GAME DESIGN LAB APPLICATION

❗️Please read the guidelines and terms & conditions below before proceeding with the application.

Important Info:

  • The Lab will take place at 📍eKhaya, Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

  • Online Sessions will take place in September 2025 - Once a week (exact days and dates to be confirmed)

  • The Lab dates are the 6th - 12th October 2025 (excluding Travel)

  • All-expenses including travel, meals and accommodation will be covered by NEWF.

Application Requirements:

  • Participants will be selected on the strength of their applications, game ideas  to be developed during the Lab, their commitment to the schedule and motivation.

  • Only applications that are submitted using the submission form on our website will be considered. Please do not email your application.

  • Applications will be accepted in English, French and/or Portuguese. However please note all instruction will be given in English so applicants must be comfortable communicating in English

  • Game Developers must have access to the resources (i.e. laptop and software) necessary for game development and must be prepared to bring this with you to South Africa. *Negotiable upon review

General Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older,  from ANY African nationality, and preferably residing on the continent.

  • Must be available to travel to South Africa for the Lab, and committed to attending any online sessions prior to the Lab dates. 

  • Applicants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own visas and any associated visa application fees and covering all home-country transport costs including travel to visa appointments and to the airport and back.

Note on experience vs eligibility: Given the circumstances when facing structural barriers in the industry, we will consider applications that do not necessarily meet the experience criteria directly. However, we expect a clear articulation of why your career trajectory positions you suitable to this Lab.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 21 JULY 2025

For any queries contact info@newf.co.za

APPLICATION FORM

Applications will be accepted in English, Kiswahili, isiZulu, French and/or Portuguese.

Please use the language that you feel best represents you. However please notes should you be shortlisted and accepted all Lab instruction will be in English.