Economic Cybernetics Department
ERI of Business, Economics and Management of SumDU

Turn your game prototype into a global startup: Game Start Jam Plus 2026!

🎮 Do you combine your love of games with modeling, IT and business analytics? The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) invites students and young developers to join a large-scale online hackathon Game Jam Plus !

This is not just a competition, but a full-fledged springboard for creating your own commercial gaming startup with the possibility of entering the international market.

🚀 How the Game works Jam Plus ?

October 16–18, 2026 (2 days): creation of a working prototype of the game in intensive jam mode.

2 months of incubation: finalization of the project with the support of personal mentors and IGDA experts.

Acceleration and pitching : preparation of the beta version, presentations for publishers , and access to investors.

World Final: the best projects will be presented by their team in Brazil on April 20, 2027!

💡 Game Development ( GameDev ) is a combination of computer game development, economic modeling, data analysis, programming, and project management. Participating in the jam will allow you to practice team management skills, develop business models, and pitch your own product to real publishers .

📌 Details and registration:

When: October 16-18, 2026.

Format: Online ( communication and team formation in Discord ).

Cost: Free.

🔗 Registration: https://gamejamplus.eu/?v=ua

Gather a team, implement your creative ideas and take the first step from student to founder of an international GameDev startup! 🕹️✨

📚 The material was prepared based on information from dou.ua: https://dou.ua/calendar/58436/