Our Programs
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June 2024- July 2025
9:00am-5:00pm
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The Saudi Game Champions Program is a GameJam, video game incubator and accelerator program targeting game entrepreneurs brought to you by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and its strategic partner Monsha’at.
Join us in a journey that starts with a game idea and ends with the launch of your own game studio.
It begins with a GameJam event where entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, collaborate with other talented individuals, and gain valuable feedback on their game idea. After the GameJam, the top 100 entrepreneurs out of 200 participants qualify for the incubation program.
The incubation program will provide entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and guidance to turn their game idea into a reality. Throughout the incubation period, the expertise of industry professionals and mentors refine entrepreneurs game concept, improve the gameplay experience, and receive guidance on market trends. At the end of the incubation program, entrepreneurs present 20 MVPs to experts from the gaming industry.
Top 15 teams that have graduated from the incubation program will have the opportunity to continue in the accelerator program, which will enable them to successfully launch their game in the market. All teams will receive continuous mentorship and guidance throughout the program from 32 gaming experts.
Become the Kingdom’s next games success story?
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Established in 2012, Game Champions is the world’s first business accelerator and mentorship program focused on games. Game Champions has accelerated over 70 games startups from 28 countries.
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20/5/2024 -11/7/2024
17/7/2024
27/7/2024
25/7/2024 - 27/7/2024
The Garage, Riyadh
11/8/2024
18/8/2024 - 19/12/2024
The Garage, Riyadh
19/12/2024
23/12/2024
29/12/2024 - 12/6/2025
The Garage, Riyadh
12/6/2025
FAQs
The last day to register for GameJam is July 11th, 2024, and for incubator July 27th, 2024
The applicant should be in one of the target tracks (Game designer, programmer, artist, marketing or entrepreneurship)
The program starts July 25th, 2024 starting with GameJam
The incubation starts August 18th, 2024 for four months
The accelerator starts December 29th, 2024 for five months
200 Entrepreneurs will be accepted into the GameJam, and top 100 Entrepreneurs will be selected to enter incubation to create 20 teams. Top 15 teams of incubation will enter the accelerator.
No. The program requires physical presence at the program premises in Riyadh City throughout the duration of the program: the 3 days of GameJam start July 25th, 2024 the four months incubation starting in August 18th, 2024, and the five months acceleration for selected start-ups starting in December 29th, 2024
Zero. There are no fees for participation, however the participants must demonstrate commitment to participate throughout the program.
Participant selection will involve application review followed by applicant interviews if needed. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee including MCIT and a panel of experts drawn from our pool of mentors. After you submit your application, look out for interview requests sent via email
Email will be the primary method of communication. Make sure you enter your primary (most used) email correctly and check it regularly. Acceptance emails will be sent no later than June 10th
Zero. There are no fees for participation, however the participants must demonstrate commitment to participate throughout the program.
Participant selection will involve application review followed by applicant interviews if needed. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee including MCIT and a panel of experts drawn from our pool of mentors. After you submit your application, look out for interview requests sent via email
Yes. You can specify in the application form if you have a team, but make sure all your team members apply and can commit to attend in Riyadh for the entire program duration.
Yes, but you would need to relocate to the city since the program is in-person
Yes.
No, you must attend the GameJam