Rabat – A new initiative to support Moroccan startups in the game industry officially introduced in Rabat.
The “video game incubator” programThat started on Monday, tried to promote nine startup companies in the video game industry.
Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, as well as a delegation from the French embassy and the most important players in the game industry, took part in the event.
The main goal of this program is to support Moroccan entrepreneurs in consolidating their business, to further develop their skills and to ensure long -term viability.
The program is also aimed at the establishment of stronger relationships between Moroccan corporate development companies and the best global industry companies with the endeavor to make Morocco an important sector in the gaming world.
Over the course of five months, the incubator will offer a comprehensive training program on important topics such as pre-production of video games, brand and communication strategy, corporate management, production supervision as well as commercial and financial planning.
In addition, the participants will benefit from experiencing the experiences of international gaming champions and the commitment of potential partners and investors.
Minister Bensaid added that the program was part of a broader initiative after signing an agreement between Morocco and France last October.
With the support of King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron, the agreement aims to strengthen the cultural and creative industry.
When the game industry becomes an increasingly influential force worldwide, Bensaid expressed hope that Moroccan companies would become global managers in this field.
He continued that the incubator would equip Moroccan startups with the tools they need to be successful in the international markets and thus expand their own gaming ecosystem in Morocco.
Agnès Humruzian, consultant for cultural cooperation at the French embassy in Morocco, described the collaboration as the cornerstone of the cultural cooperation between Franco-Moroccan. She also noticed the potential of play as a sector that offers young jobs and opportunities and pointed out the promising prospects of deeper cooperation between the two countries.
Julien Villedieu, founder of Level Link Partners’ (LLP), said that the “video game incubator” was created by video game professionals to compete with local start-ups worldwide.
He believes that the program is a crucial milestone for setting up an organized and competitive video game market in Morocco. The participating companies will not only refine their skills, but will also be associated with global gaming community, which offers them opportunities for growth and expansion.
Morocco takes a big step to become a serious player on the steadily growing global gaming market.
