LEVEL UP
YOUR GAME
Get the technical training, business mentorship, funding access, and industry connections you need to go from idea to sustainable product.
200+ Creators
Participating
$150k+
Awarded
100+
Industry connections
24 WEEKS · 2 TRACKS
Become Market-Ready
Gain structured access to the things that usually slow you down—from funding to legal to going live.
AI-Enhanced Game Development
Technical Track • Weeks 1–12
Business, Legal & Finance Support
Business track · Weeks 8–20
People & Ops
Mentorship & Exchange
Go To Market, Publishing, Event & Showcase
Final sprint · Weeks 16–24
PRE-ACCELERATOR
Get The Support You Need
We stay with you through the journey — technical and business support tailored to get you traction fast.
We stay with you through the journey , providing technical and business support tailored to get you traction fast.
24-WEEK JOURNEY
TIMELINE
Application and
Onboarding
JULY
AUG – OCT
Scripting + Game Development
SEPT – OCT
OCT
NOV – JAN
FEB 🏆
Trusted by leading organizations across the global video games and tech industry.
BY THE NUMBERS
Program
Stats
3 Pathways
Unique programs delivered — ARK Fellowship, Android Port Challenge, and Android Game Dev Program
15+ Exchange
Exchange programs, events, and showcases connected
$150K
In prototype funding awarded through the ARK Pitch and Fellowship programs
200+
Exchange programs, events, and showcases connected
Community Voice
Testimonals
PR
Precious Rhogho
Raven Illusion Studio
“The ARK Pitch 2023 provided numerous opportunities… allowing me to connect with industry experts and publishers.”
EA
Emamoke Agbauduta
“The ARK Pitch is a massive turning point for ISANJA Mobile Game… helping us build relationships and connections.”
RK
Roy Kisielo
“Being part of Africacomicade where exciting developments unfold regularly has been a highlight.”
OO
Oluwaseyi Ogunrinde
“The ARK Fellowship was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our games and see what other Africans are developing.”
KL
Kevin Lahore
“Overall, a very great initiative and opportunity. A sound place to meet other creatives in the industry.”
VC
Victory Chinedu
“The ARK Pitch was a huge step-up. I got out of my shell and learned the tools of the industry.”
OT
Onyx Terchi-Duku
A community that truly lifts you up.”
Frequently Asked Questions
For further inquiries, send an email to
fellowship@africacomicade.org
with subject “ARK Fellowship Inquiry”
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM?
IS THE PROGRAM FREE?
HOW LONG WILL THE PROGRAM RUN?
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE?
CAN I APPLY IF MY GAME IS ALREADY PUBLISHED?
Frequently
Asked Questions
African game developers living on the continent who have published at least one game on the Playstore. If you are new to game development and haven’t published a game before, kindly visit the Spark Fellowship page
The ARK fellowship is free for all participants, thanks to our partners who are offering free office hours and support.
The Bootcamp training sessions run for about three months, after which Africacomicade will represent selected studios for another three months of incubation where they’ll receive equity-free funding and tailored support.
The inclusion of equity-free financing as well as trainings handled by both local and foreign experts who understand their respective landscape, to guide founders in succeeding.
Whether you have already published or are in talks with a publisher, there is still a lot of value the fellowship has for you.
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