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:

• offer 1: Prototyping Support

Financial support covering up to 70% of project costs, capped at 1 million MAD, to enable the development of functional prototypes.

• offer 2: Pilot Industrialization Support

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:

• Call for Applications Opens: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Workshop: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Final Pitch: Sunday, May 24, 2026

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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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.

Rabat, November 13, 2025

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC), the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), and CDG Invest have signed a strategic partnership agreement for the implementation of the “Gamification Lab” program. This initiative serves as a lever for innovation and the valorization of Moroccan talent in the gaming industry sector, aiming to stimulate youth creativity, encourage entrepreneurship, and strengthen Morocco’s position in this rapidly expanding field.

The program aims to create a national platform dedicated to the promotion and procurement of gamification solutions developed by Moroccan studios for public and private stakeholders. This is intended to encourage the emergence of a national gaming industry, support innovation and the production of Moroccan digital content, foster the creation of qualified and sustainable jobs, and strengthen the ecosystem of Moroccan startups specialized in the gaming industry.

It also seeks to promote the use of gamification as a tool serving the collective interest in essential sectors such as education, health, culture, employment, and tourism, thereby contributing to the development of an inclusive and creative digital economy.

The implementation of the program will be structured around identifying the gamification needs of public and private stakeholders, signing specific agreements with beneficiaries, and launching Calls for Expressions of Interest to select and support Moroccan development studios.