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The first edition of the “Video Game Incubator” program officially concluded on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Rabat. The closing ceremony featured the awarding of certificates to several participating startups, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to support and strengthen the gaming industry in Morocco.
Building on this momentum, Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, emphasized in his keynote address Morocco’s ambition to develop robust cultural and creative industries. He highlighted that the ultimate goal is to position Moroccan talent in international markets and share the nation’s imagination and creativity with the world.
In alignment with this vision, the Ambassador of France in Morocco, Mr. Christophe Lecourtier, expressed his great satisfaction in seeing shared ideas and projects transform into a tangible reality. He further noted that the program’s success is a vital step toward fostering a comprehensive economic sector capable of creating high-value jobs and attracting strategic foreign investment.
In recognition of these achievements, we extend our warmest congratulations to the nine beneficiary startups:
we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our partners: the Embassy of France in Morocco, the French Institute of Morocco, and Level Link Partners. Their invaluable efforts and commitment were instrumental in making this pioneering program a resounding success.
On the side of the first day of the closing ceremony of the Video Game Incubator Program in Rabat, a Masterclass was organized for the benefit of the participating startups, the laureates of the Video Game Creator program, as well as students from ISMAC Rabat. Led by Romain de Waubert, Founder and CEO of Amplitude Studio, the Masterclass provided a unique opportunity to learn how to conceptualize and develop a video game, offering practical advice as well as examples of game stories that have achieved success.
As part of the national initiative to support the development of the gaming industry in Morocco, the first day of the closing ceremony of the Video Game Incubation program was held in Rabat this past Monday, December 15, 2025, attended by the beneficiary Moroccan startups as well as local and international investors, including representatives from France.
After several months of guidance and incubation by international experts, this first day offered the incubated startups a unique opportunity to present their projects to a panel of local and foreign investors, aiming to promote their creations, receive strategic advice, and strengthen their funding opportunities to accelerate their growth Locally and across Africa.
The application period for the Video Game Creator 2026 program has been exceptionally extended until December 21, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity and Submit your application via the link:
https://moroccogamingindustry.ma/VGC/.
A cooperation agreement was signed between the Moroccan Company for Tourism Engineering (SMIT) and the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, aiming to inaugurate a new phase centered on adopting Gamification as a key mechanism.
On November 25 in Rabat, several project holders supported by The Game Changer Incubator signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, allowing them to benefit from public sites of high symbolic value. The main objective is to transform these cultural landmarks into interactive and immersive experiences, capable of attracting tourists and enhancing the value of Morocco’s heritage.
This initiative represents a significant milestone in the path of tourism innovation in Morocco, empowering startups to implement their pioneering ideas and develop exceptional tourist experiences.
On this occasion, we warmly congratulate: DIGITADIS, CitizOn, Ikwlan Studio, L’Workshop, Ederest, City Lorema, Medin.app.
As part of its third edition, Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 offers a unique opportunity for cosplay enthusiasts by hosting the national qualifiers for the World Cosplay Summit (WCS), one of the world’s leading international cosplay competitions.
These qualifiers provide Moroccan talents with a platform to showcase their creativity and artistic skills and represent Morocco on the international stage.
Interested participants in joining can register before the end of February 2026 by scanning the QR Code, or register directly via the following link:
https://urls.fr/FyDfxp
Seize this opportunity and get ready to impress the world!
