Gaming icons launch independent grant for student developers
Gaming veterans Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny have launched the Nova Games Foundation, a no-equity fellowship program offering six-figure grants to 20 student designers annually. The initiative, which partners with 13 universities across eight countries, aims to provide mentorship and financial support to new voices in the industry without seeking commercial return.
According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), the Nova Games Foundation has established partnerships with 13 universities across eight countries, including institutions in Scotland, France, Germany, and Australia. The report also highlights Cerny’s personal motivation, noting that he is approaching the end of his career and views this initiative as a key way to pay it forward.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)GN technics/gaming (en-US) reports that the Nova Games Foundation has named John Maconga as executive director and Ashley Corrigan as head of grants. Cerny told Game File that he is nearing the end of his career and views this multi-million dollar investment as a way to pay it forward to the next generation of talent.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)Geoff Keighley and Mark Cerny are establishing a philanthropic foundation that offers six-figure grants to student game designers. This independent program aims to support creative development without taking equity or commercial stakes in the resulting projects.
Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)
