A unique video game development ecosystem on a global scale

This project was also submitted under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) as part of the C.05-i01 “Mobilising Agendas for Business Innovation” Call for Ideas. Its goal is to establish a national cluster for the creative video games industry in Portugal.

The project’s main objectives are to:

• Develop a globally competitive, export-oriented video game industry, diversifying and strengthening Portugal’s economic offering;
• Reduce the outflow of highly skilled professionals trained in Portugal by improving companies’ ability to recruit internationally while providing stable career opportunities within the country;
• Maximise the academic investment made over the past decade in complementary fields related to video games, including the creative and cultural industries;
• Leverage the modernisation of Portugal’s communications infrastructure, including new submarine cables, 5G networks, and data centres;
• Position Portugal as an attractive destination for digital nomads, drawing highly qualified talent;
• Increase investment in Research, Development and Technological Innovation (R&D&I) activities and strengthen collaboration between companies and the academic and scientific communities;
• Support the growth of complementary sectors such as audiovisual production, design, and other creative industries.

The project began in 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2026.

Website: https://egameslab.pt/

PRR Website: https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/