Most of 70 software developers, image designers, audio engineers and other specialties, organized in 20 groups, gathered in the collaborative space of gi-Cluster (Gaming Technologies and cluster of creative content) in maroussi, It manages the Corallia (Hellenic Technology Clusters Initiative), to develop in 48 hours of a video-game, in response to the invitation to tender for gi-Cluster Game Jam 2014. The contest theme is "Amphipolis», an option that highlights the strategic targeting of gi-Cluster to combine culture and tourism with new technologies. The Organization of "gi-Cluster Game Jam 2014" is carried out with the active support of the companies-members of gi-Cluster, Akazoo, Vermantia and Trebbble, that offer cash prizes of the Panhellenic Association of entertainment software Creators (HGDA), Lancom company that provides technical support and Internet event, the Battlenet Internet Station in Pefkakia, Red Bull and the Corallia as body-gi-Cluster as a sponsor, that totally supports the Organization and conducting of the competition. The first three teams, that will emerge through the three-day procurement process, which began today and will end on Sunday, will receive cash prizes worth 3.000, 2.000 and 1.000 Euro respectively. Winners will also have the opportunity, If they wish, to join in business acceleration program gi-Cluster, where will the allotted office space (co-working space) to develop their ideas, Tips (mentoring) from distinguished executives members of the gi-Cluster, access to training and direct networking with the business ecosystem of cluster. To gi-Cluster [www.gi-cluster.gr] It is the first Greek innovation cluster on creative industries, with focus on the entertainment software industry and digital content. Established at the beginning of 2012, with the support of Corallia as institution for assisting spouses (cluster facilitator), with the Mission of creating a world-class, fully operational business innovation ecosystem, that aims to produce new technologies and competitive products. Gi-Cluster participate in large and small companies, academic institutions, research institutes and other vectors of innovation. Actions and initiatives that designs and implements, co-financed by national and European funds.
