PlayStation Launches Incubation Project for MENA Developers

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is extending an olive branch to developers in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Its Hero Project The incubation program will “identify promising local developers and support them” through mentoring and training programs.

The program’s goal is to “drive growth and innovation with developers in the MENA region” and also “lower the barrier to entry and showcase the most incredible talent emerging from this region.”

Studies based in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq are eligible to apply. For Frequently Asked QuestionsProject-based funding will be provided for PlayStation 5, PC and PlayStation VR2 games.

Mobile titles will be considered on a “case by case” basis, but must have cross-platform capabilities. Regardless of platform, all applicants will be eligible for a minimum funding of $100,000.

Promises for Game Development in MENA

The MENA region has been touted as a “promising” location hosting new developers from PlayStation and other studios. Last week, The kwalee has launched an Arabic-language version of its Heatseeker platform, specifically to support film studios in the MENA region.

Similarly, the Narwhal Accelerator The program was launched in January by Owlcat Games alumni Dmitrii Filatov and Grigory Bortnik with the goal of providing financial assistance to developers in that region, as well as those in Europe and Latin America.

In his announcementSIE said it would implement similar programs for other regions in the future to “identify new and diverse developers around the world. […] We warmly welcome new voices, ideas and experiences from [MENA’s] Development community.”

For more information about the MENA Hero project you can read HereDevelopers based in Saudi Arabia can apply Herewhile others in the appropriate countries for the region apply Here.

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