This section presents possible stakeholders who can help start a gamification project in one of these reference countries
JORDAN
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Private Companies / Game Developers
Cultural and Governmental Institutions
ATOMIK
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Game Developer
Interests of the Stakeholder
Interactive Solutions, Mobile Development, Game Development, Web Development, Data Science and Machine Learning, Business Process Management, Animations
About the Stakeholder
AtomKit is a team of professional innovators who are Designers, Developers, IT Geeks, and Marketers. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we have a shared passion for building digital experiences that connects brands with their distinct audience. We appreciate that technology emerges from—and must drive—a real-world business.
Games Design and Development, Cartoon Animation, Educational Tools, Branding
About the Stakeholder
BeeLabs is a self-investment company founded in 2013, aspiring to bridge the digital gap between foreign and local technology. BeeLabs serves as a hub for producing heartwarming cartoon animation, innovative multilingual mobile games, and interactive edutainment applications for brands and businesses aiming at enhancing their market presence on a global scale.
Games company in Jordan. Campotar has created many game applications and educational videos. The company specializes in displaying technology, computers, and their components in a professional and simple manner.
Mobile Game Development, Creative Marketing, Video Production
About the Stakeholder
Chickmania, a leader in its domain, prides itself on the high level of service it provides to its clients. Its services include Creative Marketing, Impressive Video Production, and Interactive Mobile Game Development. Chickmania prides itself on having a dedicated team that is passionate, creative, and flexible to serve clients’ every need. When it comes to game development, Chickmania Entertainment is the leading games developer in the MENA region. They have developed and published 4 titles on iOS and Android while focusing on fun mid-core games. The company is committed to adding its unique twist of fun to every game it creates.
Ebal Studios started out as a 3D animation and visualization service. They have worked with multiple world-class studios, agencies, and brands in a variety of fields. Recently though, Ebal worked on developing art assets and game templates and sharing their knowledge and know-how with the computer graphics and game development communities.
Augmented reality applications, 360° interactive tour that will allow the user to experience a virtual visit to a specific location, Produce professional video production, 3D Modeling, Games design and development, Branding, Website and Mobile application design & development, Geographic information system (GIS maps), 360° videos, as illustrations of the exceptional venues of any selected city
About the Stakeholder
Golden Glove for Marketing and Information Technology is a local company owned by a group of youth expertise, with a well-established record in virtual reality services since 2011. Golden Glove for information technology and marketing is specialized in designing, developing, and presenting information technology tools for various types of industries including tourism, education, and business around the world. Such tools can be specifically tailored to suit the needs of the different markets as they can provide the user with the most important sites and exquisite attractions in Jordan and will help the party of interest in planning their future and exciting trip to the Kingdom.
iSpectra provides end-to-end IT services to companies that want to modernize their core technology and build engaging digital experiences. iSpectra was born from a team of talented software engineers and UX specialists who focus on using the right technologies and frameworks to serve customers by thinking outside of the box. iSpectra realized that companies around the globe and particularly in the MENA region struggled to create new products at a fast pace, scale quickly, and keep up with their innovation efforts. There was and still is a big gap in finding specialized talent with strategic technical skills.
Stakeholder Contact Information
BlackStone Building 3rd Floor, Mecca Al Mokarrama Street 125. Amman Office. Phone: +962 79 912 9404
Mobile & Web Apps Development, Game Design and Development, Animations
About the Stakeholder
Madbox Games is an independent game development studio based in Amman, Jordan. The company was founded in 2018, and they create unique cross-platform games for all kinds of audiences.
Website Development, Mobile & Web Applications Development, Branded Game Development, Motion Graphics & Animation
About the Stakeholder
Media Plus, an award-winning multimedia company, provides top-notch interactive media solutions. Our professional services excel in the fields of interactive multimedia, website design and development, and animation. Our award-winning team leaders fire up each project, with active market research to put forward a steadfast course of action. With the same enthusiasm, our experienced team members implement the task, paying special attention to the fine details that make or break a deal in the corporate world: consumer lifestyles, business models, and corporate image. With Media Plus, you’ll never have to worry about tacky graphics, pixilated animation, or run-of-the-mill websites. Our team works round the clock to present a flawless media product, which matches your company’s vision, long-term goals, and market needs.
Analog media, Flipbook, Motion picture film, Videotape, Digital media, Games and animation
About the Stakeholder
Progressive Generation Studios is a full-service animation, broadcasting visual studio, and audio recording studio, owned and operated by Progressive Generation-Holding. PG Studios has three fully-equipped studios, with spacious tracking rooms, games and applications development powers, and a world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage gear. Our dedicated staff of engineers offers copywriting, storyboarding, directing, 2D & 3D Animation, chroma shooting, news studio, live broadcasting, cartooning, audio dubbing and recording, mixing, mastering, post-production, ISDN, transfers, mobile recording, live sound, and video production. Our studios are equipped to handle your project from beginning to end. We have top-notch trained animators and directors, musicians at our fingertips, so if your film or music is lacking that extra edge, we can maximize the level to the fullest.
Empower and support entrepreneurship and MSMEs in communities with tailored tourism activities. Preserve local cultural heritage, and protect natural resources through sustainable tourism. Cooperate with public and private on national, regional, and international levels; enhance the integrated roles of complementary sectors; develop individuals, institutions, and communities’ capacities to achieve / and in line with our Company goals. Organize virtual events among counterparts from tourism hospitality, travel agencies, and other groups to promote tourism and related products.
About the Stakeholder
Tamkeen believes that tourism is a force for a better life; when managed responsibly it can transform people’s livelihoods and build resilient communities while preserving and safeguarding the environment. TASUD – while locally oriented, operates within the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs: 2030) and commits to the principles of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics to guide its agenda. Tamkeen focuses on empowering sustainability by advancing innovative and evidence-based tourism, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship while investing in human capital, local culture, and natural resources.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Email: tasud-jordan@googlegroups.com
ROYAL FILM COMMISSION
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Governmental institution
Interests of the Stakeholder
Encouraging Jordanians and people from the Middle East to tell their stories, thus contributing to cross-cultural understanding and enhancing freedom of expression. Creating educational programs for Jordanians working or aspiring to work in the film industry. Promoting film culture throughout Jordan, thus contributing to educating and fostering a critical mind. Positioning Jordan as a location for international audio-visual productions, offering great locations, creative resources, as well as technical assistance and financial incentives. Offering management and support services to local and foreign productions. Providing work opportunities at world-class standards in all areas of cinematic art.
About the Stakeholder
The RFC is a member of the Association for Film Commissioners International (AFCI). The (AFCI) is the official professional and educational organization for film commissions. AFCI members assist in feature, television, commercial, industrial, and stills production throughout the world.
Stakeholder Contact Information
1st Circle, Jabal Amman 7 Omar Bin Al Khattab Street (off Rainbow Street) Tel: +962 6 4642266 Fax: +962 6 4642299 Royal Film Commission – Jordan P.O. Box 811 991 Amman 11181 Jordan
For more than 91 years, Saad Transport has been ensuring premium transportation for large organizations, embassies, sports clubs, cultural, artistic events such as Baalbek International Festivals, Beit el Dine festivals, the Francophone summit held in Lebanon, and many other reputed festivals & events public and private.
About the Stakeholder
Founded in 1929 by Victor T. Saad, Saad Transport sal is a leading Transport and Tourism service company in Lebanon.
Introduce proper customers to types of local businesses of Beirut. Encourage such customers to visit the local businesses, to buy from them, and to help them sustain and grow.
About the Stakeholder
An initiative by the House of Christmas to create a user-friendly platform that highlights local shops and businesses in the heart of Beirut.
Experiential and transformational journeys based on trekking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing pulka expeditions.
About the Stakeholder
33 North is a boutique tour operator offering sustainable and adventure tourism consultancies. It provides private experiential and responsible adventure travels operating all over Lebanon.
Creating games for different platforms: VR, Mobile & PC.
About the Stakeholder
Game Cooks is an independent game development studio based in San Francisco and Beirut. The company comprises of passionate and talented individuals creating games to engage an ever-expanding audience. Today, Game Cooks creates titles for mobile and emerging VR gaming platforms!
Falafel Games is a leading developer and publisher in the most lucrative category of core Strategy and RPG games. Always a step ahead in innovation, it has now pioneered live game shows in the Middle East. Backed by MBC Group, MEVP, iSME, and TwoFour54, it ranked on the Forbes Top 100 Innovators in the Middle East for 2017 and 2018.
Mobile app development, Enterprise Web Development, Game, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality Development, Internet of Things (IoT) Development, User Experience & User Interface Design
About the Stakeholder
Eurisko Mobility is a Leading Firm in iOS & Android Mobile App Development, Web Development, Game & VR/AR Development
A team of creatives, engineers, and software developers who work together to create interactive virtual tours and walkthroughs for any kind of property using a new photography technology. They offer 360 virtual tours, dollhouses, floorplans, 360 images/videos, teaser videos, and Google street view integration.
Game Development, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
About the Stakeholder
Established in 2010, CNC LAB started as an online shop for educational electronics and product prototyping service provider. Having over 10 years of experience in robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence combined with a passion for gaming, CNC LAB joined MED GAIMS program marking its debut in the game development field.
A team of experts with 20 years of experience in various aspects of 3D scanning and modeling. The team has led hundreds of projects using advanced 3D scanning techniques and tools to transform existing reality into spherical, thermal imaging, and point cloud-based 3-dimensional data.
Yayy is a gaming studio that focuses on creating free-to-play games for mobile devices. Our goal is to provide experiences that appeal both to niche and mass markets. Yayy mixes pop culture with state-of-the-art technology. Our team taps into Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and the latest rendering engines to generate realistic gameplay experiences. We design our games with monetization in mind, enticing gamers with In-app purchases, rewarded video ads, and branded content for personalization and upgrades.
Samir Shaker is a mobile applications and games developer. He has been developing applications and games for more than 2 decades. He recently developed the mobile application Twinkly Christmas Card. He also developed Save the Treasure, a mobile game that aims to gamify tourism as part of the MED GAIMS project.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Email: samirshaker@gmail.com
Groovy Antoid
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Game Developer
Interests of the Stakeholder
Casual Mobile & Desktop Games
About the Stakeholder
Groovy Antoid is a team of indie game developers based in Beirut and focused on creating a world of cute, colorful characters and quirky games to invade mobile screens around the world.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Email: contact@groovyantoid.com
AUB Archaeological Museum
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Cultural Institution
Interests of the Stakeholder
Providing developers with information about the archaeology and history of Lebanon, Building links between culture and technology, Promoting tourism, Heritage Conservation
About the Stakeholder
The AUB Archaeological Museum, founded in 1868, is the third oldest museum in the Near East, after Cairo and Constantinople. It is a regional Museum with collections from 7 countries: Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus, Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, and Iran. The Museum was renovated in 1999 and reopened to the public in 2006.
Organizing cultural events in Tripoli, especially since the city of Tripoli is elected the Capital of Culture for 2023.
About the Stakeholder
The Cultural Committee within the Municipal Council of Tripoli is responsible for the development of cultural and artistic events in the city in collaboration with other stakeholders such as the Directorate General of Antiquities and the Institut Français of Tripoli.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Name: Bassem Bakhach (President of the Cultural Committee at the Municipality of Tripoli) Email: bakhache@hotmail.com Tel: +961(3)172319
Promotion of cultural heritage and creation of connections with the local communities, visitors, and tourists.
About the Stakeholder
The Directorate General of Antiquities (DGA) is the technical unit of the Ministry of Culture and is responsible for the protection, promotion, and excavation activities in all sites of national heritage in Lebanon.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Name: Sarkis El Khoury (Director General) Email: sarkis.khoury@dga.culture.gov.lb
Municipality of Menjez
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Governmental Institution
Interests of the Stakeholder
Promotion of village and development of tourism.
About the Stakeholder
A local authority at the municipal level. The Municipality is the major actor in the local development of Menjez at all levels. It has already implemented many actions to promote the village, and continues to aim to develop tourism in the area.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Name: Georges Youssef (Mayor of Menjez) Email: menjezmunicipality@gmail.com Tel: +961(3)706 221
Alternative Tour Beirut (ATB)
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Tourism Operator
Interests of the Stakeholder
Alternative Tour Beirut aims to support social change by promoting sustainable modes of transport, presenting green ways of living, giving space and voice to those in the city that are often silenced, and promoting local business by exposing less-known neighborhoods.
About the Stakeholder
Alternative Tour Beirut (ATB) stands as a creative agency that places itself at the crossroads of tourism, education, sustainability, and social change. ATB was established in the summer of 2015 to provide a holistic, local, and complex perspective on Beirut. Our mission is to disseminate knowledge about the city’s complex dimensions using experiences such as walking, learning, team building, networking, branding experiences, incentive programs amongst others. We present Beirut and other cities from an alternative lens, and our experiences adapt to the continuous changes of the city.
Matching university research activities with industry needs, Seeking industrial sponsorship for proposed university projects, Offering a national platform for potential new products and services, Helping engineering and science students develop their research and projects activities into industrial-quality prototypes at minimum cost, Providing Capacity Building programs and incubation support that accelerate successful development of new startups.
About the Stakeholder
IRALEB (formerly known as LIRA program) is a Private Non-Governmental Organization registered on 16 November 2021 at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities. The LIRA (Lebanese Industrial Research Achievements) program, since its inception in 1997, aims to provide university researchers with career opportunities that match their potential, reduce brain drain, and support advancements in the Lebanese industrial sector, promoting competitiveness and productivity. LIRA has officially partnered with 13 of the most well-known Lebanese universities and several leading local industries.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Ministry of Industry Building Tel/fax: +961 (0)1 429328 Email: lira@liraprogram.com
To promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and enable people to become the guardians and beneficiaries of their own natural heritage through research, education, community development, and knowledge dissemination.
About the Stakeholder
The AUB Nature Conservation Center (AUB-NCC) is the leading transdisciplinary academic center addressing nature conservation in the MENA region. We leverage the expertise and experience of AUB faculties, research staff, and volunteers to tackle the region’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Protect Lebanon’s rich and dynamic heritage from being eradicated.
About the Stakeholder
Boukra is a non-profit, independent, non-partisan, and non-political organization with the mission to connect people around the protection of our cultural and natural heritage and the dissemination of sustainable lifestyles.
Conserve and highlight the unique natural and cultural heritage of Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve, Empower local communities to achieve their own sustainable socio-economic development collectively, Build effective partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
About the Stakeholder
The Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa (APJM), a Lebanese non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 2007 by prominent professionals from the region and a few well-known public figures. They are driven by the common cause of protecting the rich biodiversity of Jabal Moussa and its cultural heritage from increasing external threats.
Connecting with nature while educating individuals on real-life safety tips. Popular activities: hiking, camping, snowshoeing, backpacking, etc.
About the Stakeholder
Lebanon Outdoor Activities was launched in 2017 with the goal of providing individuals with hands-on experiences with nature. LOA aims to shape the community into physically and mentally active and healthy members.
Game Development, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
About the Stakeholder
Established in 2010, CNC LAB started as an online shop for educational electronics and product prototyping service provider. With over 10 years of experience in robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence combined with a passion for gaming, CNC LAB joined the MED GAIMS program marking its debut in the game development field.
The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is a popular destination for hiking and trekking, with trails matching all levels of fitness. Bird watching, mountain biking, and snowshoeing are also popular. From the summit of the rugged mountains, visitors will have a panoramic view of the countryside, eastward to the Beqa’a Valley and Qaraoun Lake, and westward toward the Mediterranean.
About the Stakeholder
The largest of Lebanon’s nature reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to Niha Mountain in the south. Blanketed with oak forests on its northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its southeastern slopes, the reserve’s most famous attractions are its three magnificent cedar forests of Maasser Al-Shouf, Barouk, and Ain Zhalta – Bmohary. These cedar forests account for a quarter of the remaining cedar forest in Lebanon, and some trees are estimated to be 2,000 years old.
Louis Cardahi Foundation
Category
Details
Type of Stakeholder
Cultural Institution
Interests of the Stakeholder
The Louis Cardahi Foundation aims to be a cultural center for disseminating knowledge about the city of Byblos and promoting research about its history and heritage.
About the Stakeholder
The Louis Cardahi Foundation was established by the Cardahi Family in 1995 as a tribute to a man who made praiseworthy efforts to revive his beloved city Byblos in all its past glory and to bring its significance as a site of world heritage to international attention.
Academic specialization, recruit professors who regularly work in and for the Video Game industry, maintain permanent contact within the sector.
About the Stakeholder
The Municipal Art School of Vilanova i la Geltrú (EMAiD) was founded in 1969. It currently offers different Intermediate and Higher Degree Training Cycles with an official degree and is approved by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya and recognized by the Ministry of Education.
Academic specialisation, recruit professors who regularly work in and for the Video Game industry, maintain permanent contact within the sector.
About the Stakeholder
The School of New Interactive Technologies affiliated with the University of Barcelona (ENTI-UB) was created to contribute to the growth and consolidation of the cluster of video games and Serious games that is spreading around Barcelona and other cities in Catalonia. This center has been the first to create Degrees, Master’s Degrees, and Advanced Vocational Training devoted to the training of professionals throughout the entire creation chain, from programming, artistic design, production, and music related to video games and Serious Games (Applied Games).
Academic specialization, recruit professors who regularly work in and for the Video Game industry, maintain permanent contact within the sector.
About the Stakeholder
Deià promotes the experimentation and realization of design in all its extensions. The school deals with graphic design, temporary, interior, commercial spaces, virtual environments, and video game design. As a school of the Generalitat de Catalunya, it works from the vocation of public service to integrate design as an instrument for the improvement and transformation of social life.
Support touristic sites through creative processes with different methods of innovation, creativity, design thinking, and gamification. Find concrete solutions to the innovation challenges wherever they confront touristic site development.
About the Stakeholder
CubusGames designs & develops custom-made games and interactive experiences for cultural heritage, education, entertainment, and beyond.
“Gaming.cat” is the Catalan community of video game fans. It brings together Catalan-speaking fans who want to live this hobby in this language and promotes the presence of Catalan in the world of video games. The community has a few Telegram groups where users can find roommates quickly, share videos and news, discuss technical issues, etc. The platform also has a Discord server, ideal for planning games and playing together. It also has a channel on Twitch.
Analyzing the inertias and changes in the sector. Encouraging networking between academia and industry.
About the Stakeholder
The International Symposium on Gamification and Games for Learning focuses on gameful and playful experiences that enhance learning. The symposium aims to bring together academia and industry to discuss user studies, design frameworks, methodologies, tools, ecosystems, and innovations related to gamification in educational settings.
Brings together the most influential personalities in the world of video games. Inspires the next generation of digital creators. Shares innovative ideas.
About the Stakeholder
Founded in 2005, Gamelab is a non-profit organization focused on creating events where international professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors from the digital entertainment space can inspire each other and share ideas. Its flagship event takes place annually in Barcelona, attracting over 1,000 attendees and 500 companies. Gamelab also organizes events in cities worldwide like Tokyo, Shanghai, Montevideo, and Madrid.
Connecting knowledge and disciplines in art, science, and technology. Promoting the interconnection of academic fields and different actors involved in interdisciplinarity. Promoting digital transformation.
About the Stakeholder
The main goal of Hac Te (Art, Science, and Technology Hub) is to explore and develop intersections between art, science, and technology to boost society's digital transformation. It is promoted by nine institutions, making Barcelona a global center for research, training, dissemination, transfer, and production in this field. The initiative is supported by entities such as Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia, and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
Magazine focused on gamification and game development
Interests of the Stakeholder
Support and promotion of the cultural and creative sector
About the Stakeholder
Ludica is a media outlet specialized in video games, focusing on coverage of events and news in Catalonia, especially Barcelona. The magazine treats video games as an art form, exploring it from multiple perspectives—not just as a consumer or technological product. Ludica fosters a communicative space beyond paper, enabling knowledge exchange. It also has an active community across various online channels.
Analyze the inertias and changes in the sector. Support the cultural and creative sector. Lobby
About the Stakeholder
PROA is a Spanish federation of audiovisual producers founded in 2008, representing over 200 production companies. The federation acts as a mediator and representative, lobbying for the audiovisual sector’s interests at both national and international levels. Its aim is to create an ecosystem to improve conditions for its members, while increasing the visibility of film and video production through events, conferences, festivals, and markets. PROA also investigates new forms of audiovisual financing and provides training and information spaces. Its members include various associations focused on sectors like documentary, animation, fiction, television, and video games.
Bring together the most influential personalities in the sector. Share innovative ideas.
About the Stakeholder
360VRFEST is a meeting point for leading national and international professionals in the virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) sectors. The event features three main areas: professional days with conferences on the application of VR, AR, and XR in various fields, VR Cinema where the best VR films are showcased, and one-to-one meetings with conference speakers, providing an interactive platform for networking and discovery of the latest VR technologies.
Support and promote the cultural and creative sector.
About the Stakeholder
Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) is a public agency dedicated to supporting the promotion of Spanish culture both within Spain and abroad. Its goals include highlighting Spain's diverse artistic and cultural heritage, promoting contemporary Spanish creativity, and fostering the internationalization of Spain's cultural sector. AC/E is involved in various creative fields, from historical heritage to modern arts, including visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, design, and more. AC/E's projects emphasize Spain's cultural contributions to the global stage.
Tourist promotion of Catalonia, linking the private and public tourism sector, and increasing loyalty of tourist visitors.
About the Stakeholder
The Catalan Tourist Board (CTB) was created by the Government of Catalonia to implement tourism promotion policies. It replaced the Turisme de Catalunya consortium in 2010 and serves as the body responsible for promoting Catalonia as a leading tourist destination. The CTB focuses on the social and economic profitability of tourism, emphasizing quality tourism and international awareness. The CTB collaborates with the private sector to support tourism commercialization and generation of self-financing resources.
Building links between culture and technology, supporting the cultural and creative sector in their international journey, and working with digital companies.
About the Stakeholder
Catalan Arts is the internationalization brand of the Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies. It focuses on promoting the global presence of Catalan creative industries in fields like music, performing arts, books, visual arts, and digital culture. Catalan Arts works with creative companies to enhance their presence at international fairs and professional events, offering mentoring and resources for companies in Catalonia and abroad. Their network of offices in cities like Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, London, and Paris supports these efforts.
Catalunya Patrimoni Cultural organizes routes and activities at archaeological and heritage monuments. Their aim is to keep these sites active and alive, promoting the cultural and historical significance of Catalonia's heritage.
Support the creative sector, support companies in the sector
About the Stakeholder
The Spanish Association of Video Game and Entertainment Software Producers and Developers (DEV) represents the interests of companies and entities committed to developing the video game and entertainment software sector. It advocates for institutional recognition as a strategic, highly technological sector and a driving force for new business models. DEV also represents Spanish and international video game development companies based in Spain, including companies along the value chain of the video game development sector, such as training, hardware and software sales, and service provision.
Promote and disseminate digital culture, create a space for debate, exchange of ideas, training, art, and technology
About the Stakeholder
This program promotes and disseminates culture and art through digital, innovative, and creative formats. It offers a wide range of activities such as exhibitions, workshops, and debates. Education is a key pillar for Fundación Telefónica, which develops educational programs focused on art, technology, and innovation for diverse audiences.
Build links between culture and technology, help the cultural sector, work with digital companies
About the Stakeholder
The Catalan Government’s Department of Culture views digital culture as the evolving relationship between humans and digital technologies. It explores intersections between traditional art forms and digital tools that innovate and transform expression. Through the ICEC's Digital Culture Area, the department supports business projects and fosters digital transformation within the cultural sectors, especially in video games, audiovisuals, music, and multimedia, with an emphasis on professionalizing the video game sector and encouraging dialogue with other cultural agents.
IDEAL is dedicated to researching, experimenting, and creating immersive content using XR technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, holography, 360º, and other new narrative media. It collaborates with universities in Barcelona (UPC, UPF, BAU, ENTI, ESDI, ELISAVA), startups, and artists for research, learning, and producing new immersive audiovisual projects. IDEAL also has a permanent program for artistic residencies, providing a space for creators to develop digital artistic languages. In addition to being an exhibition space, IDEAL emphasizes its role in the development of these disciplines.
The library provided the MED GAIMS project with a significant amount of information related to the city’s past, supporting the project from the input phase through to the final stages. It offered professional assistance in documentation and became the main source of references, including difficult-to-find documents that were scanned for use in gamified experiences.
About the Stakeholder
The Víctor Balaguer Library is a unique public library in Spain, conceived to be a national resource, built with generous donations from prominent figures in the 19th century. The library houses documents spanning from the 10th century to the 21st century, including sheet music, letters, maps, incunabula, and personal documents. It also contains a wealth of historical research in fields such as literature, arts, anthropology, politics, and history. The library is particularly noted for its collection of documents related to commerce with Cuba and the Philippines during the late 19th century when they were still Spanish colonies, as well as extensive local information about Vilanova i la Geltrú. In addition to offering document consultation, it provides reprographic services.
Bring together the most influential personalities in the world of videogames, inspire the next generation of digital creators, and share innovative ideas.
About the Stakeholder
The Video Art Game Experience (VAG) in Amposta is a gathering about video games in Catalonia. Unlike traditional events showcasing novelties or professional-oriented conferences, VAG is a forum aimed at the general public, featuring concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. The event seeks to raise awareness of video games and digital art within the community, emphasizing their cultural significance.
Promotes the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú and offers visitors the best possible experience, fulfilling their expectations.
About the Stakeholder
Vilanova Turisme aims to build a sustainable economic system based on the tourism sector, understanding tourism as a driver of wealth and prosperity. The focus is on respecting local resources, the natural environment, and the essence of the city. The organization works on a tourist marketing plan, creating strategies and actions for the development of the tourism sector, emphasizing private-public cooperation.
Training on game design and development, sharing innovative ideas
About the Stakeholder
Game Maker Academy is a digital arts school focused on the creation of video games, offering training in design, programming, and digital storytelling techniques. It provides in-depth post-diploma and post-degree courses for developers, authors, and artists looking to specialize in game development. The academy also offers courses aimed at younger students, focusing on logic, computational thinking, and creative development in interactive entertainment.
Promoting, supporting, and spreading research in the field of Game Science
About the Stakeholder
The Game Science Research Center (GAME.SCI RE.CENTER) is an interuniversity research center based at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca. It promotes, supports, and disseminates research related to Game Science, which encompasses Game Studies, Game Theory, and quantitative research areas. The center explores games as models of strategic behavior and as systems of rules and mechanics for ludic activities. Its research covers interactive decision-making, motivation, prevention and healthcare support, scientific data gathering, social change, and artistic exploration.
Create favorable conditions for the development of the industry in Italy; Foster the role of videogames in the economic, social, and cultural systems of the country.
About the Stakeholder
IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association) is the reference organization for the national videogame industry in Italy. Established in the early 2000s, it initially represented multinationals in Italy. However, since 2011, with the rise of Italian game development studios, the Association has expanded to include Italian game developers, and since 2019, it has also embraced esports business operators. The Association represents over 60 members, including hardware manufacturers, publishers, game developers, and esports operators. IIDEA is a member of several international bodies, including ISFE (Interactive Software Federation of Europe) and PEGI (Pan European Game Information).
Training on game design and development; Sharing innovative ideas
About the Stakeholder
Polygon Moon is a game development studio focused on making online multiplayer games accessible to everyone. The games are designed to be easy to play but hard to master. Their values emphasize equity, sociability, and transparency. Polygon Moon believes that small studios can achieve great results and strives to stay agile and innovative through lean development and growth hacking strategies.
Explore human relationships through new forms of hyper-technological creativity in which the international public becomes an active part and co-protagonist of the experience; Create new cultural and tourist imaginaries
About the Stakeholder
TuoMuseo is an international collective of artists, game designers, developers, sound designers, and 3D animators working at the intersection of art and video games. Their goal is to explore human relationships through innovative, hyper-technological creativity, engaging the international public as active participants. By reworking existing heritage or creating new art, they aim to create new cultural and tourist imaginaries. They have developed award-winning projects such as Father and Son, Past for Future, and A Life in Music, working with large institutions across Europe.
Training on design and animation techniques; Sharing innovative ideas
About the Stakeholder
Animazionedesign is a research laboratory at the Department of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism of Alghero (University of Sassari). It is dedicated to research, training, and the production of communication projects using animated images. The institution focuses on innovative design and animation techniques, offering expertise and education in these fields.
Training on game design and development; Sharing innovative ideas
About the Stakeholder
CRS4 is an interdisciplinary research center, founded by the Sardinia Autonomous Region in 1990, and focuses on technological research and development. It is located in the Science and Technology Park (Polaris) in Pula, Sardinia. The center's mission is to support the development of high-tech industries in Sardinia. CRS4 has a specific program dedicated to game-based interaction technologies, aiming to explore how game technology, methodologies, and algorithms can be applied to other sectors such as AI, robotics, HCI, tourism, and education.
Stakeholder Contact Information
Massimo Deriu – Head of the program mderiu@crs4.it
Promoting artistic and environmental heritage of Sardinia; Creating optimal conditions for attracting international film and audiovisual projects
About the Stakeholder
The Fondazione Sardegna Film Commission aims to enhance Sardinia’s artistic and environmental heritage, develop the audiovisual sector, and create favorable conditions for attracting international film and audiovisual projects. It provides free assistance, advice, and services to audiovisual productions, offering technical, logistical, and bureaucratic support. The Foundation also promotes collaboration between local professionals and international productions. Recently, it has also focused on the development of the video game industry on the island.
Preservation of cultural heritage and the development of museums
About the Stakeholder
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the global organization of museums and museum professionals. ICOM is dedicated to preserving and ensuring the continuity of cultural and natural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and communicating its value to future generations. The organization is associated with UNESCO and holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Enhancement of games culture, organization of events based on games
About the Stakeholder
Lucca Crea Srl, founded in 2015 from the merger of Lucca Comics & Games fair and Lucca Polo Fiere e Congressi, aims to enhance the monumental context and promote the economic development of the city of Lucca. The company organizes cultural events and fairs of both national and international scope, focusing on the promotion of the city through such events. With over fifty years of history, the company works closely with institutions, associations, and events worldwide, driven by a unique approach and operational culture.
Connecting cities that use games/gamification techniques to rethink public spaces
About the Stakeholder
Playable City is a network created by Watershed in Bristol, focusing on putting people and play at the heart of future cities. It reuses city infrastructure and re-appropriates smart city technologies to foster connections between people and cities. Through creative installations and interactions, it encourages social dialogue and brings citizens into the conversation about city development. Playable City operates across five continents, from Recife to Tokyo, creating communities that explore local issues and opportunities, while building a network of insights for smarter city development.
