The Government of Pakistan has launched the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA), a major initiative to accelerate growth in the country’s creative technology industry. With a total investment of Rs 2.52 billion, the project is being administered by the Ignite National Technology Fund and executed by HUM Networks, marking a significant step in developing local talent and enterprises in gaming, animation, and digital media.

After multiple rounds of technical and financial evaluations, HUM Networks was awarded the project in May 2025, and a formal contract was signed in mid-July. The project has been planned and implemented under the rules of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority to ensure transparency.

Over its five-year term, CEGA will incubate 200 startups and provi

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