Registration for the Xsolla-IDDA Incubation Program, created in partnership with the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and Xsolla, has begun. The program provides individual game developers from Azerbaijan and the region, as well as early-stage game teams, with a development strategy that includes creating a minimally viable product, mentoring support from international experts, and extensive opportunities for professional skills development.
The Xsolla-IDDA Incubation Program will be held in April-June of this year in a hybrid format (offline and online) in English. Within the framework of the program, participants will have the opportunity to work with more than 50 international game industry experts, individual mentoring sessions will be organized, as well as specialized trainings on game design, game development, and business. In addition, participants will be provided with support in developing a “go-to-market” strategy and team development.
In total, the program is expected to involve 15 participants - individual developers or teams - who have successfully completed the selection stage. At the end of the program, the top 4 studios will be awarded special prizes. The winners will receive a trip for two to the international exhibition “Gamescom Cologne” in Cologne, Germany in 2026, as well as free access to Xsolla’s game publishing and monetization tools. In addition, the winners will participate in meetings with investors and game publishers and will be able to receive additional mentoring support for 12 months.
The deadline for applying to the program is April 14, 2026.
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