In a landmark collaboration, Ignite National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom and HUM Network have officially signed the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Gaming & Animation (CEGA), an initiative designed to transform the immense creative talent into a global force.
This hub will serve as the engine for Pakistan’s digital future, empowering a new generation of developers, animators, and entrepreneurs. CEGA is designed to nurture an environment where innovative ideas can evolve into thriving ventures. The center will achieve this through several key pillars.
A total of 200 startups will be incubated over five years, offering founders mentorship, funding, and market exposure. 10,000 individuals will be trained in cutting-edge gaming, animation, and interactive content skills through specialized courses and workshops.
Additionally, a state-of-the-art co-working space with 100 free seats will serve as a collaborative hub for Pakistan’s brightest creative minds.
The contract signing ceremony was held at Ministry of IT, attended by Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, officials from Ministry of IT & Telecom, Ignite leadership, HUM Network Limited representatives, and other dignitaries.
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Speaking on the occasion, Khawaja stated, “Under the Prime Minister’s vision of a Digital Nation, the Government is committed to nurturing Pakistan’s technology and creative industries, and the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation is a major step forward. This initiative will equip our youth with world-class skills, strengthen the gaming and animation ecosystem, and contribute to the country’s digital economy. Ministry of IT and Ignite National Technology Fund believe that Pakistan has great potential to meet both demand and supply side of the gaming and animation industry. This partnership between Ignite and HUM Network Limited is a step towards creating world-class opportunities for our youth.”
