Game Connect
India’s Biggest Game Developer Conference Returns!
Game Connect
This is India’s Largest College Game Jam Network
A thriving connect between campuses, creators and the video game industry
Game Connect is GDAI’s campus initiative introducing students across India to video game development through industry-backed Game Jams. Now part of Indie Connect, it gives students access to mentorship, showcases, community spaces and opportunities across India’s growing game industry. It also enables industry professionals to mentor emerging creators and help shape the next generation of Indian game developers.
IN A GLANCE
25,000+
STUDENT DEVELOPERS ENGAGED
150+
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS REACHED
1500+
GAMES CREATED
150+
INDUSTRY MENTORS & JURY NETWORK
20+
STATES ACTIVATED
300+
IGDC Scholarships Awarded
400+
CAMPUS COMMUNITIES ENGAGED
100+
STUDENT AMBASSADORS NATIONWIDE
WHAT TO EXPECT
Campus Game Jams
Structured, industry-backed Game Jams hosted inside colleges and universities across India.
Professional Guidance
Real-world game development themes and problem statements designed by industry professionals.
Best Mentorship
Guidance from working video game developers, designers and industry experts.
Tutorials & Resources
Access to Game Jam guides, organising toolkits and game design learning resources.
Networking Opportunity
Get a chance to meet with indie creators, mentors and studios through Indie Connect.
Certificates & Recognition
Participation and winner certificates officially supported by GDAI.
IGDC Scholarship
Winning teams can receive opportunities including access to IGDC and industry recognition.
Indie Connect Access
Continued access to community spaces, showcases, collaborations and future opportunities.
FAQS
What is Game Connect?
Game Connect is GDAI’s nationwide campus initiative that introduces students to video game development through industry-backed Game Jams hosted in colleges across India.
Can any institute be a part of Game Connect?
Any institution in India can apply through Indie Connect to host an official Game Connect Game Jam on their campus.
What is the eligibility criteria for individual particpants at Game Connect?
As an applicant you must be a student of the institute and must include a faculty member’s contact details in your apllication.
What are the eligibility requirements for institutions joining Game Connect?
Each Game Jam requires a minimum of 10 participating teams.Every participating institute must establish a Gaming Club (if one doesn’t already exist) and share its details with GDAI.
What are the benefits of participating in Game Connect?
All participates will be awared participating and winner certificates from GDAI. Game Jam winners will also get free tickets to IGDC and internship opportunities with leading game studios in India. They will also get visibility across GDAI’s network and Indie Connect platform
2035 VISION
$10 BillION REVENUE
Positioning India as a major contributor to the global gaming economy by enabling studios to scale and compete internationally.
500,000+ Jobs
Creating large-scale employment opportunities across development, design, technology and allied sectors.
5000+ Studios
Building a thriving ecosystem of studios across India, from indie creators to globally competitive companies.
India as a Global Hub
Driving growth, innovation and collaboration to establish India as a leading centre for game development worldwide.
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