GameFounders KSA 2

Our Programs

Incubator
Accelerator
GameFounders

Think, design, innovate and launch your own video games

Registration Closed
KSA or Jordan

 09/07/2023, 6 Months

8:00am-4:00pm

about
About the program

The GameFounders KSA 2Program is a GameJam, video game incubator and accelerator program targeting game entrepreneurs brought to you by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

Join us in a journey that starts with a game idea and ends with the launch of your own game studio.

After 3 day of GameJam, top 100 entrepreneurs out of 200 will qualify to join the incubation program to create 20 teams and build 20 minimum viable product and present it to expert of gaming industry.

Top 15 teams graduated from the incubation program will continue in the accelerator program to enable them to launch their game in the market. All teams will receive mentorship and gaudiness throughout the program by 32 gaming experts.

Become the Kingdom’s next games success story?

You will be able to register for the program, if you are:
saudi
Saudi
cal
Above 18 years old
Program Stages
GameJam

Competition that last three days bring the top in the gaming industry. Allowing gaming entrepreneurs to challenge themselves in cooperative and competitive environment to develop game

Three Days

The Garage, Riyadh

Incubator

Gaming Incubators that last six months to support gaming entrepreneurs to develop successful MVP

Six Months

The Garage, Riyadh

Accelerator

Gaming accelerator that last three months to accelerate the launch of games commercially  

Six Months

The Garage, Riyadh

Benefit of the Program
Mentor Program

32 mentors from the global game industry provide guidance and feedback to the entrepreneurs.

Technical and Business Training

Training across all facets of game development and business.

Strategy Direction

The teams are coached to become a studio and make strategic choices around their games.

Playtest Days

The teams get the opportunity to test their game prototypes on real audiences.

Pitching

Teams get to develop their pitching skills as an entrepreneur to attract publishers and investors.

Funding or investment Opportunities

Top six teams will have the opportunities of investment or publishing their games during the accelerator

Monthly Allowance

Minimum of 7,000 SAR up to 13,500 SAR monthly allowance per participant during the accelerator last for 12months

Grants

Up to 150,000 SAR as a grant for each startup at the incubation to develop MVP

100
K
Grant
150
Training Hours
100
Participants
50
Mentors
Application stages as follows
01

1-2 minutes

Initial Application Stage

Submission of initial short application form

02

7-10 minutes

Full Application Stage

Qualified applicants of initial application to upload intro video and submit full application 

03

15 minutes

Interview Stage

 Online interviews with qualified applicants from the full application stage

04
Acceptance

FAQs

The last day for submitting applications was August 31st, 2022. However, you can still apply on the same form if you have been invited to join the program by email.

The program will start with the incubation stage on Sunday October 9th, 2022

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 September 15th

No. The program requires physical presence at the program premises in Riyadh City throughout the duration of the program: the 6 months incubation starting in October 2022, and the 3 months acceleration for selected startups starting in April 2023

100 entrepreneurs will be selected to join the program across all four main roles/disciplines.

Zero. There is no fees for participation, however the entrepreneurs must demonstrate commitment to participate throughout the incubation and acceleration stages.

Participant selection will involve application review followed by applicant interviews. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee including MCIT, Gamefounders and a panel of experts drawn from our pool of mentors. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by members of the committee after which the final program participants will be selected. After you submit your application, look out for interview requests sent via email

Previous game development experience is not a requirement; however, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a passion for game development, an entrepreneurial spirit, and prior experience (games or non-games) in the primary roles they apply to whether that experience is gained as a hobbyist or in an academic or professional setting.

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.