CEGA is offering six free courses in pre-production, production, post-production, 3D animation, Unity 3D, and Unreal Engine, with applications closing August 6, 2026.

CEGA is opening registrations for six free industry-led training courses in August 2026, covering Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, and 3D Animation, available on-site and online with a certificate upon completion. Seats are limited.

CEGA has held a session with Rizwan Yousuf for its Cohort 2 incubatees, focused on program expectations, opportunities, and making the most of the incubation experience.

Kashmeta, a Lahore-based XR and Metaverse startup building one of the world's first metaverse-based medical universities, is showcasing at FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 at CEGA NED University Karachi on July 16, 2026.

FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 at CEGA NED University Karachi features a panel discussion on the Rise of Pakistan's Creative Tech Ecosystem, bringing together leaders from ImagineArt, Jazz GameNow, PNO Capital, HUM Network, and Phoenix Venture House to explore gaming, animation, AI, and investment in Pakistan.

CEGA Lahore hosted a Certification Ceremony celebrating the graduates of Training Batch 1 and 2 in gaming, animation, and creative technology, while announcing that applications for Training Batch 4 are now open at cega.com.pk.

FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 has been rescheduled to July 16, 2026, at CEGA, NED University Karachi, following an overwhelming response from investors, partners, startups, and industry stakeholders, with the extended timeline allowing for a larger and stronger event.

Hallar Azad, founder of CEGA-incubated startup Mixeal, has been elected as a Board Member of IGDA Pakistan's Karachi Chapter, joining four other members across Lahore and Islamabad in a new board that will support Pakistan's game development ecosystem.

CEGA, the Center of Excellence for Gaming and Animation, has trained over 1,600 creators since its November launch, working toward a national target of 10,000 trained professionals and 200 plus startups incubated in creative technologies, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund.

CEGA participated in the first Entrepreneurship Day at University of Management and Technology Lahore, engaging students and aspiring entrepreneurs through its booth on gaming, animation, and creative technology, covering industry-focused training and startup incubation opportunities.

CEGA Cohort 02 startups participated in a two-day session on Market Analysis for Rapid Prototyping conducted by Faizan Iftikhar, covering market dynamics, target audience identification, assumption validation, and strategic frameworks to improve product-market fit.

CEGA has opened an investor call for the FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit, inviting investors to connect directly with high-potential startups building in gaming, animation, and creative technology, from early-stage ideas to scalable ventures ready for growth capital.