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University Incubators

Think, design, innovate and launch your own video games

Closed

25/8/2024 to 24/9/2024,

Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah, Tabuk, Jazan

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About the program

The University Incubator Program is video game incubator targeting game entrepreneurs brought to you by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

The incubation program will provide entrepreneurs with the necessary 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.

 

Criteria of Acceptance
experience
Have previous experience of target track
age
Above 18 years old
dedicate
Fully dedicate to participate in the program
Laptop
Own Laptop with the necessary software and tools installed on their devices for game development, such as game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and design software (e.g., Photoshop, Blender)
Speak
Speak English fluent
Incubator

Gaming incubator is specialized program that provide tailored support and guidance to gaming entrepreneurs during their early stages of development. The incubator fosters a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs can network, learn, and benefit from shared experiences

One Month

Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah, Tabuk, Jazan

 

Gaming Incubator
Team building
Game Design
Game Arts
Game Programming
Target tracks
Game Art/Animation
Game Programming
Game Design
Benefit of the Program
Mentor Program

+17 mentors from the game industry provide guidance and feedback to the entrepreneurs

Technical Training

Training across all facets of game development

Timeline
01

4/8/2024 to 30/8/2024

Registration
02

31/8/2024

Notify Entrepreneurs in Gaming Incubation
03

25/8/2024 to 24/9/2024

Gaming Incubation

Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah, Tabuk, Jazan

280
Hours of Mentoring and training
17
Experts and Mentors
70
MVP
250
Entrepreneurs
Program Tracks
gamedesign
Game Design

Focused on understanding the elements and process for creating highly engaging experiences for all types of games and interactive applications.

art&animation
Game Art & Animation

Emphasis on creative process to develop strong visual elements including characters, environments, props, visual effects, animation, and even user interface components.

gameprogramming
Game Programming

Prepares programmers to bring the vision of game designers to reality through the creation of optimized code to implement gameplay elements including core game logic, artificial intelligence, physics, and graphics. 

Training Program - Phase 1
1
Training Hours

2,000 training hours provided by the best experts in the gaming industry.

2
Mentoring and Advising

Mentors and advisors from major international companies in the gaming industry.

3
Certification

Certificate of completion.

Incubation - Phase 2
4
Startup Grant

70,000 SAR startup grant for each graduated startup.

5
Intensive Training

Intensive training innovation and entrepreneurship.

6
Perks

Software and hardware perks and incentives.

g7
Game Changers

 “Unique apprenticeship program that leads to indie game company startups”

Registration Closed

FAQS

The last day to register is August 30th, 2024

The applicant should be in one of the target tracks (designer, programmer, artist)

The program starts August 25th, 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 August 20th