The Center offers an array of resources to inspire and support creativity and innovation, as well as substantial educational opportunities to make the most of those resources. We serve the community by providing enthusiasts an opportunity for hands-on exploration, experimentation and experience.

Iron Galaxy is a leading independent video game development studio that focuses on tech outsourcing, porting, and developing quality games. To date, the company has shipped more than 65 products and has offices in Chicago, Orlando, and Nashville, as well as a virtual office in Austin. The company is Great Places to Work in Chicago 2021 certified, was named GamesIndustry.biz’s US Best Places To Work in 2021 and in 2022 award and is a Top Workplaces USA 2022 winner. Most notable products include Killer Instinct Seasons 2 & 3, Wreckateer and Divekick, and the studio recently launched Rumbleverse, an original, free-to-play, 40-person Brawler Royale for consoles and PC.

To tell unique stories and create masterful animation that serves as a beacon of inspiration to our team and the world.

BGV accelerates game startups into sustainable, high-growth startups, sharing the revenues generated by the distribution of their products, which we publish. We teach them how to make games better, faster, cheaper.

Captilight is a game studio dedicated to creating thoughtful games with inspiring stories.

Laster Law is centered within technology, entrepreneurship, and creative strategy. Our goal is to bring innovative solutions to our clients.

We develop simulation technology for live events

Soulcade Interactive is an independent game studio that aims to explore fun ideas that we couldn’t get cleared if we were some big shot AAA company.