For the past four years, GameUp Africa has empowered thousands of aspiring creators across the continent—equipping them with in-demand skills in game development, design, art, and audio. While talent is abundant, many young people lack clear pathways into the fast-growing game industry. So we’re going a step further! Introducing GameUp Africa Elite – a sustainable and impactful bridge between training and employment for aspiring African game developers.
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Become a REAL Game Development Professional
GameUp Africa Elite is a 12-week externship program designed to provide you with an opportunity to work on real game projects and gain professional experience in a structured, supportive format focused on growth and industry readiness.
From 16th June 16 to 5th September 2025, selected participants will:
🎮 Contribute to live game projects.
🗣 Receive feedback from peers, experts, and clients.
🛠 Build a strong portfolio with credible, studio-validated work.
💸Earn tokens for successfully completed tasks—redeemable for cash.
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Why You? Why Now?
The African games industry is evolving rapidly—and the demand for skilled, job-ready talent is growing. But for many aspiring professionals, the biggest barrier isn’t the ability to create—it’s the lack of tangible work and experience to demonstrate their skills.
We want our alumni to not just say, “I know how to make games,” but “Here is what I have built.”
Through GameUp Africa Elite, we’re building confident, hire-ready professionals ready to thrive in the growing game industry.
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Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for passionate GameUp Africa alumni who are keen on building a career in games! If you’re driven, curious, and eager to work on real game dev projects, GameUp Africa Elite is your opportunity to level up.
- Program Dates: June 16 – September 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
- Location: Remote + Discord
- Commitment: 12 weeks, part-time and flexible
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🔗 Learn More and Apply here
