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Accelerate Your Startup

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Join our comprehensive incubation program to scale your startup with mentorship, funding, and a global network.

Process

Effortless Process, Continuous Growth

Step 1
Application
Screening

Two-stage review (internal + external) to shortlist high-potential teams.

Step 2
Orientation
Selection

Cohort kickoff, mentor matching, and product/market diagnostics.

Step 3
Mentorship
Months 1–5

Weekly clinics on design, pipelines, GTM, monetization, branding.

Step 4
Production Sprint
Months 6

Mock pitches, unit economics, publishing deal advisory.

Step 5
Investor Readiness
Investor Access

Demo to investors, publishers, and partners for deals and funding.

Benefits

What You Get at CEGA

Each cohort unlocks an operational backbone tuned for gaming ventures — from strategy and infrastructure to lifelong community. Dive into the benefits that make CEGA the launchpad for high-performing studios.

Dedicated outcomes
360° Enablement from Day One

We combine structured operating cadence with specialist mentors to accelerate your creative and commercial KPIs. Expect measurable growth sprints, investor readiness, and a support system that extends well beyond demo day.

Expert Mentorship

Bi-monthly 1:1s with founders, product, UA, finance, and legal mentors.

Tailored Growth Plan

Diagnostic at onboarding followed by a milestone roadmap built for your stage.

Zero-Cost Infrastructure

Free co-working, meeting rooms, dev/render machines, and licensed tools.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Deep dives on game design, monetization, publishing, IP, and pitch craft.

Community & Partnerships

Instant access to studios, publishers, universities, and the CEGA consortium.

Investor & Publisher Access

Mock pitches leading to Investor Summit spots and curated 1:1 introductions.

Legal & Compliance Support

Guidance on IP, company setup, contracts, and due-diligence data rooms.

Measurable KPIs

Baseline to endline tracking with monthly reviews so progress stays visible.

Alumni & Post-Program

Ongoing office hours and lifetime access to CEGA's operator network.

Expert Mentorship

Bi-monthly 1:1s with founders, product, UA, finance, and legal mentors.

Tailored Growth Plan

Diagnostic at onboarding followed by a milestone roadmap built for your stage.

Zero-Cost Infrastructure

Free co-working, meeting rooms, dev/render machines, and licensed tools.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Deep dives on game design, monetization, publishing, IP, and pitch craft.

Community & Partnerships

Instant access to studios, publishers, universities, and the CEGA consortium.

Investor & Publisher Access

Mock pitches leading to Investor Summit spots and curated 1:1 introductions.

Legal & Compliance Support

Guidance on IP, company setup, contracts, and due-diligence data rooms.

Measurable KPIs

Baseline to endline tracking with monthly reviews so progress stays visible.

Alumni & Post-Program

Ongoing office hours and lifetime access to CEGA's operator network.

Incubation Program

Who Can Apply?

Early-stage gaming or animation studios and indie teams with a clear market focus, at least two committed founders, and operations based in Pakistan (hybrid participation supported).

Have at least one founder with a valid CNIC.
Can pitch your startup in one clear line.
Have a business or revenue model in mind.
Have a 3–6 month roadmap or defined tech stack.
Have a 1–10 person founding team with relevant skills.
Know your USP vs. top competitors.
Selection Process

Our Three-Step Journey

Navigate through our carefully designed selection process to join the next generation of gaming and animation innovators.

1

Eligibility Check

Ensure submissions of accurate information to be eligible.

2

Verification

CEGA verifies your information through a rigorous screening process.

3

Final Selection

Pitching ideas to industry experts as part of final selection into cohort.

Ready to start your journey? Submit your application today.fdfd
Expert Guidance

Mentors & Trainers

Learn from established founders, seasoned experts, and innovative leaders who will guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.

Ali Ihsan

Ali Ihsan

Game development

Game Development & Design .

Game studio leadership

Faizan Iftikhar

Faizan Iftikhar

Game Producer

Game development and programming

Yasir Awan

Yasir Awan

Director, Takhleeq; Ex-Mindstorm

Ahmed Uzair

Ahmed Uzair

Partner, AUC Law

AUC | Law

Muhammad Hamad Alizai

Muhammad Hamad Alizai

CS Faculty @ LUMS

Yasser Bashir

Yasser Bashir

CEO at Arbisoft

Arbisoft (Pvt.) Ltd

Jazib Zahir

Jazib Zahir

Educationalist and Entrepreneur

TinTash

Sulman Shahid

Sulman Shahid

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, LUMS; Founding Director, CHISEL Lab

Waqar Ahmad

Waqar Ahmad

Assistant Professor of Practice, Computer Science Department, LUMS

Basmaa Ali

Basmaa Ali

Resident Scientist, School of Science & Engineering, LUMS

Dr. Murtaza Taj

Dr. Murtaza Taj

Associate Professor of Computer Science, LUMS

Dr. Zartash Uzmi

Dr. Zartash Uzmi

Professor of Computer Science, LUMS

Dr. Shehryar Shahid

Dr. Shehryar Shahid

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, SDSB – LUMS

Badar Khushnood

Badar Khushnood

Co-founder, Fishry.com & Bramerz (acquired by S4 Digital)

Umair Sheikh

Umair Sheikh

Founder, Innovate 47

Hashim Ali

Hashim Ali

Teaching Fellow, SDSB – LUMS; Co-founder, Muawin

Muhammad Taimoor Ali

Muhammad Taimoor Ali

COO, Bookme.pk

Abbas Yousafzai

Abbas Yousafzai

Founder, ConradLabs

Omar Naeem

Omar Naeem

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences, BNU

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