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The European video game industry is in full swing – innovation, education, and community go hand in hand in creating one of the fastest-growing sectors of the creative industries. During a recent study visit to France, our delegation from Montenegro – representatives from the companies Alicorn, CodeLab, and the ICT Cortex cluster – had the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the European GameDev scene and get familiar with the best practices shaping this exciting sector.
Our first stop was Espot Paris, one of the leading gaming and esports centers in Europe. It is a multifunctional space that combines gaming arenas, streaming studios, and professional competition spaces, as well as educational workshops and esports career promotions. Espot is not just a place for entertainment but also a hub for professionals, enthusiasts, and talents in the gaming world.
We also visited VirtualTime, a center that has been offering unique VR experiences, escape room challenges, and a variety of interactive content since 2017. This center is a great example of how VR technology can be used for commercial entertainment, as well 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 known for its strong animation, comics, and digital media industry. The key point 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 they support young teams – from business mentoring, technical resources, to connecting 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 got acquainted with their programs, multidisciplinary approach, and practices that encourage creativity and collaboration among students from different profiles – from designers and programmers to narrative designers.
Inspired by this experience, we are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the first Game Development Center in Montenegro.
Our GameDevHub will be based on the successful models we explored in France, combining education, mentorship, and support for young teams and individuals eager to dive 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 realized with the support of the European Union through the Interreg VI-A IPA Program Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027.
