As part of the CBC GAIN project, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027 and co-financed by the Ministry of Regional Development and Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organizations, the ICT cluster Cortex organized a meetup on the topic “GameDev in Montenegro” on June 5 at the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro.
This event, which brought together enthusiasts, experts, and video game lovers, marked an important step toward building a strong game development ecosystem in Montenegro and announced the opening of the country’s first game development centre.
The GameDev Centre will soon open its doors in the capital and become a meeting place for knowledge, technology, and creativity. The centre will be dedicated to education, mentorship, and support for all individuals and teams interested in video game development – whether as indie developers, startups, or part of larger outsourcing teams.
“The opening of the GameDev Centre will be a turning point for the Montenegrin gaming scene. Our goal is to provide space, knowledge, and equipment to inspire young people to create, connect, and build careers in this fast-growing industry,” stated the non-governmental organization ICT Cortex.
At the event, industry experts spoke about game development, challenges, funding, and opportunities facing Montenegrin teams.
“The opening of the GameDev Centre in Podgorica marks a milestone for the development of indie games in Montenegro. This initiative provides free access to the latest equipment and knowledge, lowering the barriers to entry into this industry to an absolute minimum. This Centre is not only an investment in the future of game development but also a clear signal that the enormous creative potential of young people in Montenegro deserves the support it merits. As someone who actively invests in the development and promotion of games worldwide, I will be a strong ally in the effort to build a strong and internationally recognized indie scene in Montenegro.” – Miloš Šćepanović, Game Manager on the project
The event concluded with a discussion about the challenges and potentials of developing the gaming industry in Montenegro, as well as an announcement that the GameDev Centre will be an open space for everyone who wants to learn, experiment, and create games with both local and global potential.
For more information about the CBC GAIN project and activities related to the GameDev Centre, you can follow the official channels of the non-governmental organization ICT Cortex.
