On October 17, the 7th season of the GameDev Goethe incubator concluded with a Demo Day event at the Goethe-Institut in Tashkent. Within the framework of the program, implemented in cooperation with IT Park Uzbekistan, the Goethe-Institut, School 21 and East Games, 25 games created by local developers were presented. The event brought together more than 250 participants.

GameDev Goethe is one of the initiatives aimed at developing the game development industry in Uzbekistan, supporting young talents, and expanding the local GameDev community. The program provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the process from the initial stages of game creation to the practical development and presentation of their projects.

GameDev Goethe: from idea to game creation

Launched in 2020, the GameDev Goethe program has become one of the important development platforms for young people interested in GameDev and independent developers in Uzbekistan.

Join the program in the very first seasonOver 500 applications incoming Over the years, a community has been formed around the project, uniting more than 500 developers.

Season 7 of 2026 included several stages. Demo Day was preceded by ideathons, Game Jam competitions, and an incubation program across the republic.

In particular, in the ideathons held in Samarkand and Fergana, a total of40 teams participated and developed their own innovative ideas.

In the subsequent stages, with the support of experienced mentors, participants worked on improving game concepts, developing basic mechanics, creating prototypes, and developing their projects.

During the incubation process, teams demonstrate the basic mechanics, visual style, and functional capabilities of the game from the initial idea.vertikal kesim reached the stage.

Demo Day: 25 games and over 250 participants

Demo Day, held on October 17, was organized as the final stage of the incubation program.

Created by local developers during the event25 games was presented to a wide audience. Participants had the opportunity to test the games themselves, interact with developers, and provide feedback on their projects.

Demo DayMore than 250 participants and became a platform for the local GameDev community to exchange experiences, establish new connections, and showcase their game projects.

The event allowed teams to test their developments with real users, get initial feedback, and identify important directions for further product development.

Special prizes for the best projects

According to the results of Demo DayEast Games and Goethe-Institut experts are continuing the process of identifying the best game projects.

For selected projectsSteam Deck and5,000,000 soums special prizes in the amount of .

The award ceremony is scheduled to be held at the East Games office. Detailed information about the ceremony will be announced by the organizers later.

New opportunities for Uzbekistan's GameDev ecosystem

Programs such as GameDev Goethe play an important role in developing the game development industry in Uzbekistan, identifying new talents, and connecting local developers with the professional community.

The program, which combines the Ideathon, Game Jam, and incubation stages, allows participants not only to develop technical skills in game development but also to work with a team, test the product, and improve it based on user feedback.

IT Park Uzbekistancooperation in such initiatives is aimed at supporting the local GameDev ecosystem, stimulating technological entrepreneurship, and developing a favorable environment for creating game projects in Uzbekistan aimed at international markets.

GameDev Goethe 2026 the completion of the program not only demonstrated the potential of local developers but also opened new opportunities for the further development of the independent game development industry in Uzbekistan.