Support & Incentives

Morocco’s gaming industry continues to evolve, driven by new technologies, emerging talent and new opportunities. Technologies are changing, business models are transforming, and studios and developers must constantly keep up with new trends, understand emerging challenges and seize new opportunities.

It is within this dynamic context that the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Communication Department is launching “MGI Talks Thursdays”, a new monthly gathering dedicated to dialogue and knowledge-sharing around the gaming industry.

The MGI Talks bring together studios, developers, young talents, experts and various ecosystem stakeholders to discuss concrete topics shaping the future of the sector.

Throughout the different sessions, discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including game engines, generative artificial intelligence, cloud gaming, virtual and augmented reality, intellectual property, contracting, taxation, as well as funding and support mechanisms.

Each session will provide an opportunity to explore a specific topic, discover new perspectives and gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges linked to the development of Morocco’s gaming industry.

With this new gathering, MGI Talks is establishing itself as a regular space for discussion for those who create, develop and build the future of the gaming industry.

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication has received representatives of Moroccan video game development studios who will represent the Kingdom of Morocco at the largest European event dedicated to the gaming industry, to be held from August 26 to 30, 2026, in Germany.

This meeting has been an opportunity to commend the dynamism and expertise of Moroccan talents, as well as to reaffirm the Ministry’s support for the development of the national gaming industry. The Minister has also encouraged the participating studios to showcase the excellence of Moroccan creation, promote the Kingdom’s potential among key international stakeholders, and seize this opportunity to develop strategic partnerships, attract investment, and strengthen Morocco’s presence on the global gaming indsutry stage. Morocco’s participation in this major event is part of the implementation of the gaming industry development strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a leading regional hub in Africa and the MENA region.

Morocco and France are taking a new step in their cooperation in the creative industries, with a particular focus on the development of the gaming industry.

As part of the signing of new partnership agreements, a strategic cooperation with the Arab World Institute in Paris includes strengthening initiatives related to video game production. This initiative opens new opportunities for collaboration between Moroccan and French stakeholders, fostering knowledge exchange, creativity, and innovation within the sector.

This dynamic also reflects a shared vision to support the growth of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem and create new opportunities for talents and creators. It contributes to strengthening Morocco’s position as a regional hub for creative industries, particularly the gaming industry, while further consolidating cooperation ties between the two countries.

Morocco and France are strengthening their cooperation in the cultural and creative industries through new initiatives aimed at supporting creators, fostering exchanges, and encouraging innovation across emerging sectors.

As part of this partnership, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Catherine Pégard, French Minister of Culture, signed two declarations of intent, including one dedicated to cooperation in cinema and audiovisual creation in Africa, with a focus on emerging industries such as gaming industry. This collaboration opens new perspectives for creators and professionals in the gaming indsutry sector by encouraging knowledge exchange, creativity, and the development of new opportunities within the creative ecosystem.

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/