Morocco has launched the second edition of its Video Game Incubator programme in Rabat, selecting 12 entrepreneurs as part of efforts to expand the country’s gaming industry.
The selected participants will receive tailored mentoring from a specialised French company, supported by international experts. They will also benefit from targeted training and access to industry networks.
They are due to present their projects at the third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo in Rabat from 20 to 24 May. The strongest projects will be put on display at Gamescom in Germany in August, giving them the opportunity to reach global markets and potential partners.
Officials say the programme forms part of wider efforts to help start-ups grow into small and medium-sized enterprises, with the long-term aim of establishing Morocco as a key player in the global video game industry.
The scheme is led by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication in partnership with the French Embassy in Rabat. It follows a joint declaration of intent signed under the leadership of King Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron to support the development of Morocco’s video game ecosystem.
At the launch event, Youth and Culture Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said the partnership was intended to deliver practical benefits for young people. He said the video game sector was now a “concrete reality” in Morocco and that the country was strengthening its international presence with the support of foreign partners.
The French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, said France was pleased to support the initiative. He said progress made six months after the declaration showed the effectiveness of policies aimed at young entrepreneurs and would help them gain international visibility.
