Our Programs
Think, design, innovate and launch your own video games
09/07/2023, 6 Months
8:00am-4:00pm
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?
1-2 minutes
Submission of initial short application form
7-10 minutes
Qualified applicants of initial application to upload intro video and submit full application
15 minutes
Online interviews with qualified applicants from the full application stage
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.