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The European video game industry is booming – innovation, education, and community go hand in hand in shaping one of the fastest-growing sectors of the creative industries. During a recent study visit to France, our delegation from Montenegro – representatives of the companies Alicorn, CodeLab, and the ICT Cortex cluster – had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the European GameDev scene and learn about the best practices driving this exciting sector.
Our first stop was Espot Paris, one of the leading gaming and esports hubs in Europe, this multifunctional space brings together gaming arenas, streaming studios, and professional competition zones, as well as educational workshops and esports career promotion. Espot is not just a place for entertainment, but a vibrant epicenter for professionals, enthusiasts, and emerging talent in the gaming world.
We also visited VirtualTime, a center that has been offering unique VR experiences since 2017, including escape room challenges and a variety of interactive content. This center is a great example of how VR technology can be used not only for commercial entertainment but also as a tool for education and the development of creative skills.
On the second day of our trip, we arrived in Angoulême, a French city renowned for its strong animation, comic book, and digital media industry. The key highlight of our visit was Eurekatech, an incubator that brings together startups from the creative industries, with a special focus on the gaming sector.
We learned about the various ways in which young teams are supported – from business mentorship and technical resources to networking with investors and partners.
One of the most inspiring stops was ENJMIN (École Nationale du Jeu et des Médias Interactifs Numériques), an international school specialized in video game development and digital interactive media. We explored their programs, multidisciplinary approach, and practices that foster creativity and collaboration among students from various backgrounds – from designers and programmers to narrative designers.
Inspired by this experience, we are excited to announce that we will soon be opening the first Game Development Center in Montenegro.
Our GameDevHub will be based on successful models we explored in France, combining education, mentorship, and support for young teams and individuals who want to venture into the world of video game development. The goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem that will support the GameDev community here and enable international collaboration and visibility.
The project is being implemented with the support of the European Union through the Interreg VI-A IPA Program Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027.
