Leveling Up Together:
How Gamepons is Building Bridges in the Game Development
World
Gamepons is a leading player in the gaming ecosystem in Azerbaijan, dedicated to connecting the local gamedev community with the global gaming industry. Our mission is to empower local game developers, designers, and entrepreneurs through a variety of educational programs and resources, while also helping them establish successful gaming startups. With our vision of being a bridge between Azerbaijan's gaming ecosystem and the world, we aim to elevate the local gaming industry to new heights and put Azerbaijan on the map as a hub for innovation and creativity in the gaming world.
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What we do?
For the first time in Azerbaijan's game development industry, Gamepons company implemented The Incubation Program for local game studios. Gamepons supports Azerbaijan's gamedev talent with customized mentorship, workshops and events, training and mentorship to create new gaming startups and strengthen the local gaming community.
Incubation
Gamepons's Compass Incubation is a program created for those who want to start a game company. In this program, seven selected studios create a demo version of their games in three months and present their game projects to potential investors on Demo Day.
Mentorship
Our mentorship program provides guidance, industry insights, and advice on various aspects such as game design, development, marketing, business strategy, and fundraising.
Events
Gamepons organizes events such as workshops, seminars, hackathons, and game jams to bring together local game developers and experts, encourage collaboration, and foster creativity.
Education
Gamepons provides 4 month game development course with experienced instructors and real-world projects to prepare students for success in the industry.
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Game Jams
25
Portfolio Projects
150+
GameDev Events
20+
Partners
Our Mentors
Vusal Karimli
Startup Mentor · Cofounder
Ilgar Alirzayev
Game Design Mentor · Cofounder
Shahmur Khalilov
Unreal Engine Gameplay Mentor
Maharram Gurbanov
Game Design Mentor
Mansur Shafiyev
Animation Mentor
Seymur Abdullayev
Animation Mentor
Movlud Karimov
Game Art Mentor
Ivan Shyika
Game Producer Mentor
Aydan Aliyeva
Unreal Level Designer Mentor
Mirelbey Mirgasimov
2D/3D Mentor
Jamaladdin Ramazanov
3D Mentor
Our partners & supporters
