LEVEL UP
YOUR GAME
Get the technical training, business mentorship, funding access, and industry connections you need to go from idea to sustainable product.
500+ Creators
Gamethon
500+ Creators
Gamethon
500+ Creators
Gamethon
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.
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 vidoe game and tech industry.
Partners
Trusted by leading organizations across the global vidoe game 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
“Patrice de-SOUZA, Kairos Game — a community that truly lifts you up.”
ALUMNI
Past
Studios
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
For further inquiries, send an email tofellowship@africacomicade.org
Eligible candidates are African game developers with a minimum of three team members living on the continent.
The ARK fellowship is free for all participants, thanks to our partners who are offering free office hours and support.
Sessions run for about 6 months, after which Africacomicade will represent selected studios for another 6-month period.
The inclusion of 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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Questions?
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