Incubating the Future of Gaming & Animation in Pakistan
Turn your creative ideas into scalable studios with CEGA’s world-class incubation program powered by LUMS.
Gaming Focus
Pakistan’s only program purpose-built for game and animation founders.
Elite Mentorship
Learn from LUMS faculty, studio leads, and global experts.
Investor Access
Pitch to VCs, angels, and publishers at CEGA’s Investor Summit.
Global Networks
Warm intros to publishers and international ecosystems.
✦ Process
Program Journey
Screening
Application
Two-stage review (internal + external) to shortlist high-potential teams.
Selection
Orientation
Cohort kickoff, mentor matching, and product/market diagnostics.
Months 1-5
Mentorship
Weekly clinics on design, pipelines, GTM, monetization, branding.
Months 6
Production Sprint
Mock pitches, unit economics, publishing deal advisory.
Investor Access
Investor Readiness
Demo to investors, publishers, and partners for deals and funding.
Benefits
What You Get at CEGA?
Expert Mentorship
Bi-monthly 1:1s with founders, product, UA, finance & legal mentors
Tailored Growth Plan
Diagnostic at onboarding → milestone roadmap for your stage
Zero-Cost Infrastructure
Free co-working, meeting rooms, dev/render machines, licensed tools
Workshops & Masterclasses
Game design, monetization, publishing, IP, pitch craft
Community & Partnerships
Access to studios, publishers, universities, and CEGA consortium
Investor & Publisher Access
Mock pitches → Investor Summit + curated 1:1s
Legal & Compliance Support
IP, company setup, contracts, data rooms
Measurable KPIs
Baseline → midline → endline tracking; monthly reviews
Alumni & Post-Program
Continued office hours + CEGA network
Who Can Apply?
Early-stage gaming/animation startups or indie teams; At least 2 committed founders; Clear problem/market; Pakistan-based (hybrid supported).
If You
Have at least one founder with a valid CNIC.
Can pitch your startup in one clear line.
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Have a business or revenue model in mind.
Have a 3–6 month roadmap or defined tech stack.
Have a 1–10 person founding team with relevant skills.
Know your USP vs. top competitors.
✦ CEGA Relies on Three Phases
Selection Process
Eligibility Check
Ensure submissions of accurate information to be eligible.
Verification
CEGA verifies your information through a rigorous screening process.
Final Selection
Pitching ideas to industry experts as part of final selection into cohort.
Mentors & Trainers
Learn from builders, founders, and educators.
Dr. Suleman Shahid
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, LUMS; Founding Director, CHISEL Lab
Ali Ihsan
Game studio leadership, game development, publishing, BD
Faizan Iftikhar
Game producer / Game Design and Production; Game Programming
Yasir Awan
Director, Takhleeq; Ex-Mindstorm
Usman Javaid
Game Development Leadership, Product Strategy, Studio Delivery and AI-Enthusiast
Rao Moeed
Game Art Direction, 2D/3D Art Pipelines and Asset Production
Qasim M Assad
Studio and Game Production Leadership, Game Design Oversight, Studio Operations
Raheel Iqbal
Tech and Industry Leadership, Studio Growth, Business Development
Ahmed Uzair
Partner, AUC Law
Rizwan Yousuf
Product and Engineering Leadership for Games/interactive Products
Abbas Yousafzai
Founder, ConradLabs
Omar Naeem
Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences, BNU
How to Apply? — The Process.
Submit application to show interest
Internal panel review and eligibility check.
External expert interviews and scoring.
Orientation and start of the CEGA journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a registered company?
No. Teams at concept or prototype stage are eligible. You can incorporate later.
What if I only have a prototype?
That’s ideal. We help you polish, test, and prepare for publishing/funding.
Is there any program fee?
Fees, if any, are announced per cohort. Many services are covered via CEGA partners.
Do you provide funding?
We facilitate investors, grants, and publisher deals; direct cheques are cohort-specific.
Can you help to define short-term and long-term business goals?
Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.
Who owns the IP?
| You do. CEGA/LUMS do not take IP unless separately agreed in a deal you sign. |
Can remote teams join?
Yes. The program supports hybrid participation with required in-person milestones.
What is the mentor time per team?
Expect ~2–3 hours/month plus workshops and office hours.
What happens after graduation?
Alumni get continued community access, demo day slots, and partner referrals.
Pakistan’s Gaming Starts With You
Don’t wait any longer to take the next step towards innovation and growth.