The following overview outlines the second edition of the Video Game Incubator (VGI) program, as detailed by the Morocco Gaming Industry official platform. This initiative is a strategic support mechanism designed to accelerate the growth of the Moroccan video game ecosystem. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in partnership with the French Embassy and the French Institute of Morocco, the program aims to elevate local talent to meet international industry standards and aligns with the Rabat Gaming City vision.
Program Objectives and Strategic Vision
Macroeconomic Integration: Structure and develop the national gaming ecosystem while strengthening international cooperation and attracting investment, in line with the Rabat Gaming City project.
Sector Leadership: Identify promising projects and future leaders to position Morocco as a competitive hub in Africa and globally.
Microeconomic Development: Build entrepreneurial skills, improve production processes, support team formation, and define sustainable business values within studios.
Global Exposure: Provide visibility through access to a strategic international network and presence at major global industry events.
Targeted Participants and Eligibility
Established Studios: Moroccan video game companies already active and holding a Moroccan commercial registration number.
Emerging Startups: Studios in the process of being created with a viable game project to anchor incubation support.
Self-Employed Entrepreneurs: Auto-entrepreneurs intending to create a company within the next six months.
Project Scope: Projects must focus on video game production (recreational or educational) and align with market and economic contexts.
Support Modules and Benefits
Expert Mentorship: Guidance from internationally renowned video game experts and program supervisors.
Tailored Training: Modules addressing both technical production and entrepreneurial challenges.
Strategic Networking: Access to a professional network of key industry players and the broader international ecosystem.
Collaborative Ecosystem: Integration into a community that fosters synergies among local and international creators.
Selection and Commitment Criteria
Entrepreneurial Commitment & Motivation: Clear commitment and full engagement throughout the program.
Project Viability: Clarity on gameplay, core loop, USP, narrative, audience, schedule, competitors, and business model as outlined in the required pitch elements.
Program Duration & Agreement: A seven-month incubation with a signed contract and completion of all required hours. (Note: an admin document on the site references March–September 2025; this appears to be legacy copy and does not affect the 2026 schedule.)
Key Calendar Dates for 2026
Application Opening: 08 January 2026
Application Deadline: 05 February 2026
Pre-selection Interviews: 23–24 February 2026
Final Selection Announcement: 26 February 2026
Program Start Date: 03 March 2026
Program Completion: October 2026
The Video Game Incubator (VGI) 2nd Edition is a pivotal opportunity for Moroccan developers and studios to turn creative projects into sustainable businesses. By bridging local innovation with international expertise, the program offers the structure, mentorship, and market access needed to scale effectively and compete globally. Qualified candidates should review the official requirements and prepare a single-PDF application including the company overview, detailed project pitch, team CVs, production links, and clearly defined needs and motivations.