StartGate, which was established to fulfill an important task in the gaming industry, started its work. The center that supports game developers has designed for young entrepreneurs DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program in the scope of; Entrepreneurs who want to exist in the gaming industry will work to realize their dreams for a period of 8 weeks.
Startgate Opened Its Doors to Game Industry Entrepreneurs
StartGate is a digital games and gaming technologies entrepreneurship center. StartGate aims to create opportunities for young people who want to make a name for themselves in this sector and who want to continue their work, to realize their dreams, to realize the game they have designed, and to take our country to the top in the field of game industry. Starting its work in this context, StartGate opened its doors to its first entrepreneurs.
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Startgate’s DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program Entrepreneurs who qualify to participate will work for their dreams for 8 weeks. Young people who want to participate in the program in question are evaluated by the technical committee and the board of directors and are entitled to participate in the program.
A total of 12 teams that successfully completed the evaluation process attended the opening event of the pre-incubation program in question. The program includes participants who want to realize their plans and projects for the gaming industry and find a place in this sector. DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program participants During the 8-week period, they will have one-on-one meetings with StarGate business coaches and work in collaboration with mentors who are experts in their fields.
DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program Offers Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs who participate in the DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program will also be able to take some courses and training. Participants; game design, They will be able to learn the ropes in detail by receiving training on technical subjects such as game programming, game project management, game concept art, player experience art. In addition, they will be able to receive courses such as business model canvas, effective communication and presentation techniques, team management, basic finance, English education, basic law, and digital marketing, which will be useful not only in the gaming industry but in all sectors, and will enable them to stand out on the path of entrepreneurship.
DreamForge program It will be a program with great opportunities for its participants. Participants will be able to participate in organizations held at StartGate Campus and featuring globally famous game developers. Participants will be able to meet with the entrepreneurs in the program as well as well-known investors and publishers of the sector. The Pre-Incubation Program includes activities that will enable those who are eligible to participate in the organization to develop their vision and gain quality experience in this field.
DreamForge Pre-Incubation Program participants At the end of the 8-week period, they will present the game projects they have developed to both the jury members and StartGate investors. This presentation will take place at StartGate Rift Demo Day, which will be held on December 8. And here entrepreneurs will be able to get the right to receive early investment.
Teams whose presentations are appreciated by the jury and investors on December 8 will be eligible to participate in the GamesForge Incubation Program, which will last for 4 months. In this program, participants will progress towards commercializing their projects. StartGate’s support to the participants will not be limited to this and From GamesForge Incubation Program Then it will continue in 3-month periods. Of course, for this to happen, the board evaluations after the Incubation Program must also be positive.
CEO Mustafa Cihat Durmuş Spoke About the Program!
StartGate Chief Executive (CEO) made a statement about the program. Mustafa Cihat Durmuş, He gave a speech to motivate the participants. Starting his speech with the words “Every success begins with deciding to try”, Durmuş said to the participants: “You decided, you had the courage and you set out. As StartGate, we will be your companion and the closest supporter of your future successes.” said.
Durmuş stated that the program in question is a journey that includes growth and transformation opportunities. BukyTalk Mustafa Cihat Durmuş stated that they have cooperated with , and that thanks to this cooperation, all teams will improve their English and get closer to success on a global scale.
Google for Startups, ClickUp, AWS for Games and Mobile Action Stating that they also cooperated with brands, Durmuş said that the participants worked hard to add value to both themselves and our country in this journey of success and that they will continue their cooperation.