As part of the CBC GAIN project, co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027, and co-funded by the Ministry of Regional Development and Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organizations, the first GameDev center will soon open in Podgorica.
More details about the GameDev Center were shared at an event held on June 5 at the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro, organized by the ICT cluster Cortex. The event brought together enthusiasts, professionals, and video game lovers and marks an important step toward building a strong game development ecosystem in Montenegro.
“The center will be dedicated to education, mentorship, and support for all individuals and teams who want to engage in video game development – whether as indie developers, startups, or part of larger outsourcing teams. The opening of the GameDev Center will be a turning point for the Montenegrin gaming scene. Our goal is to provide space, knowledge, and equipment to motivate young people to create, connect, and build careers in this rapidly growing industry,” stated the NGO ICT Cortex.
At the event, industry experts spoke about game development, challenges, funding opportunities, and the prospects facing Montenegrin teams.
“The GameDev Center is not just an investment in the future of game development, but also a clear signal that the time has come for the immense creative potential of young people in Montenegro to receive the support it deserves. As someone who actively invests in the development and promotion of games around the world, I will be a strong ally in the effort to build a strong and internationally recognized indie scene in Montenegro,” emphasized Miloš Šćepanović, Game Manager of the project.
The event concluded with a discussion on the challenges and potential of developing the gaming industry in Montenegro, along with the announcement that the GameDev Center will be a place open to all who wish to learn, experiment, and create games with both local and global potential.
Source: ictcortex.me