DMCC and Xsolla announce Accelerator and Incubator Programme at Gamescom 2025

• The initiative will run through the DMCC Gaming Centre in Dubai.
• Participants will gain access to in-person sessions in Dubai.
• Xsolla will contribute international expertise in game commerce and distribution.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Xsolla have expanded their partnership with the launch of a new Accelerator and Incubator Programme, announced this week at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. 

The initiative, run through the DMCC Gaming Centre will provide mentorship and support for developers, designers, and studios across the MENA region.

DMCC will mentor participants through in-person sessions in Dubai, where DMCC’s games ecosystem is currently host to more than 140 companies. Xsolla will contribute its international expertise in game commerce and distribution. 

Expanding role in the global games industry

The programme is intended to give emerging studios access to resources, mentorship and global connections to help them scale internationally. The focus will be on fostering new talent in the MENA region and building connections with international publishers, investors and platforms. 

Elsewhere at Gamescom, Xsolla’s VP of monetisation products Artem Liubutov highlighted direct-to-consumer strategies during a Devcom session, stating that “direct-to-consumer isn't optional anymore."