In line with Morocco’s ambition to position itself as a leading African hub for the gaming industry, a new strategic milestone has been reached through the integration of gaming industry companies into the Innovation Support Fund (FSI). To this end, an amendment to the FSI agreement was signed between the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, ANPME, and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, thereby officially making gaming industry companies eligible sectors.
In continuity with this dynamic, a dedicated sub-program for the gaming industry has been launched within the framework of the national industrial innovation and R&D support program for the 2026–2028 period. Its objective is to accelerate the development of innovative projects while strengthening the competitiveness and technological capabilities of Moroccan studios and startups.
This initiative is designed as an integrated support offer covering the entire value chain of video game development. From prototyping to pilot industrialization, companies benefit from tailored financial support enabling them to turn their ideas into competitive market-ready products.
The program is structured around two complementary funding offers:
Financial support covering up to 70% of project costs, capped at 1 million MAD, to enable the development of functional prototypes.
Financial support covering up to 30% of project costs, capped at 3 million MAD, to support the transition from prototypes to industrialized and market-ready solutions.
Through this initiative, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, together with its partners, aims to identify and support high-potential gaming industry projects capable of contributing to the development of a competitive and innovation-driven national industry.
For more informations, download the regulations for the Gaming Industry Sub-Program and explore further details:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AF1qakj30K7DT4pD2ub—drAjjVlwA3
Application form for the Video Game Industry Support Subprogram:
https://forms.gle/6eNhAffuX4vAuBZw7
Building on the growing maturity of the national gaming industry ecosystem, this challenge seeks to reach a new milestone: transitioning from a mere ideas competition to a genuine industrial incubation phase. The primary objective is to enable selected startups to deliver a Proof of Concept (POC) that can be directly integrated into inwi’s digital platforms.
Furthermore, this Challenge focuses on designing mechanics such as mini-games, community challenges, and engagement systems. Implementation will be progressive, with a priority focus on the « win by inwi » application to attract the “digital natives” segment. Following the success of this phase, the project’s scope is expected to expand to the My inwi App in a second edition.
To ensure the technical and commercial viability of the participating projects, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC) and Inwi aims to provide a thorough and complete support program. This begins with co-design workshops featuring business and digital transformation teams to align innovative solutions with real market needs.
The program also includes the showcase of functional prototypes (POCs) on the sidelines of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026. Furthermore, a grant of 100,000 Dirhams awarded by inwi to the winning startup to finalize and launch the project’s industrial integration. To enhance the international visibility of Moroccan innovators, the program offers also the opportunity to participate in Gamescom, Europe’s premier gaming industry event.
The selection and incubation process will follow a specific agenda:
For more information, please consult the following link:
https://www.moroccogamingindustry.ma/challenge-startup-gaming/
The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco have sealed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of the gaming industry and digital industries in Morocco.
This initiative aims to structure a competitive gaming industry ecosystem and accelerate the sector’s development, in anticipation of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026. The agreement was signed by Mr. Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Mr. David Li, General Manager of Huawei Morocco.
The partnership is based on a shared vision, focused on training, support, and the promotion of Moroccan talent in high-potential sectors, within a public-private cooperation framework oriented toward innovation and sustainable impact.
Join the Game Créalab Francophone Webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM via Google Meet to learn about the Game Créalab program, its opportunities, and how it can help bring your video game projects to the next level.
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Rabat – On the occasion of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 (May 20–24), the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) invites film industry professionals to discover Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem and explore collaboration opportunities with the video game sector. This initiative aims to foster new forms of cooperation between these two industries within the framework of developing cultural and creative industries.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event’s program will feature conferences, thematic forums, and B2B networking sessions. According to a CCM press release, these platforms are designed to provide film professionals with opportunities for exchange, partnership, and a firsthand look at the expertise driving the gaming industry.
Today, the gaming industry offers numerous bridges to cinema, particularly through:
Furthermore, it opens new horizons for the creation of interactive universes, the adaptation of audiovisual works into video games, and the development of immersive content.
The Morocco Gaming Expo has established itself as a must-attend event for professionals, creators, and enthusiasts across Morocco, Africa, and the international stage.
With developers, publishers, startups, pro gamers, investors, researchers, and students all expected to attend, this upcoming edition is set to break records in terms of participation and attendance.
MAP: 30 March 2026
As part of the implementation of the intergovernmental declaration of intent signed between Morocco and France under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, in favor of developing the gaming industry ecosystem in Morocco, the second edition of the “Video Game Incubator“ program officially launched on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Initiated by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in partnership with the French Embassy in Morocco, this initiative supports twelve Moroccan entrepreneurs working in the gaming industry.
Participants will benefit from a tailor-made program designed by the company Level Link Partners, with the support of renowned international experts. They will have access to training adapted to their needs, as well as a strategic network bringing together key players in the sector.
This program constitutes a key step in consolidating and strengthening the Moroccan ecosystem of gaming industry startups. It promotes the development of entrepreneurial skills, the optimization of production methods and processes, the building and sustainability of high-performance teams, as well as the integration and practical application of core corporate values.
