Global News: Global Game Jam Kolkata 2026 – Creativity, Tech & Brotherhood Unite in the World’s Largest Indie Game Jam
Kolkata, India – Global Game Jam Kolkata 2026 has officially kicked off as one of the most anticipated creative technology events of the year! Anchored in the ethos of innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration, this edition is part of the Global Game Jam (GGJ 2026) — the world’s largest independently organized game jam spanning 800+ sites in 132+ countries and expected to surpass 500,000 lifetime participants this year.
Hosted at the Red Apple Technologies production house (a cutting-edge 12,000 sq ft facility at Mani Casadona, Newtown, Kolkata) the Kolkata leg of GGJ is 3x bigger and more dynamic than the previous years, reaffirming the city’s rising footprint in the global game development ecosystem.
Organized by Red Apple Learning in partnership with Scope Gaming Community, the event is a powerhouse of collaboration where creativity and technology converge to inspire future gaming innovators.
Adding momentum to the event’s success, Pranabes Chandra, Owner of Chandracon Media Solutions, joins as an Official Sponsor, alongside community-driven platform PlayzHub, bringing strategic backing that fuels opportunity and connectivity for participants.
Global Scale, Local Impact
This year’s GGJ Kolkata site has welcomed a phenomenal mix of students and creators from institutions across India and beyond — including Swami Vivekananda University, Adamas University, Techno India, NIT Rourkela, Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Christ University, Arizona State University, IIT Patna, IIT Kharagpur, Calcutta University, B P Poddar Institute, IGNOU, Utkal University, VIT Bhopal, Nirma University, and many more — fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and skills exchange.
With participants hailing from such a diverse constellation of colleges and creative backgrounds, the event embodies more than a hackathon — it’s a celebration of innovation, inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and brotherhood, where every voice adds value and every idea has the potential to thrive.
Leadership & Recognition
Special appreciation goes to Vivek Jha, Regional Organizer of Global Game Jam – India, whose exceptional leadership and unwavering support have been instrumental in scaling the event and empowering local organizers to deliver excellence.
Looking Forward: Build, Learn, Connect
While the jam challenges teams to craft games in a tight 48-hour sprint, the outcomes resonate long after — igniting pathways into technology careers, game design portfolios, and collaborative networks.
👉 Ready to be part of the next evolution in gaming innovation? Start your journey now:
- Participate in upcoming events including PIXEL and industrial masterclasses & workshops independently hosted by Scope Gaming Community and Red Apple Learning: https://redapplelearning.in/pixel/
Stay tuned for more highlights as GGJ 2026 continues to push boundaries and redefine what a global creative tech community can achieve together.
Participating Institutions
IIT Kharagpur || IIT Patna || Swami Vivekananda University || Adamas University || Techno India || NIT Rourkela || Pailan College of Management and Technology || Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University|| The Indian College of Art and Draughtsmanship || Future Institute of Technology || Christ University || IGNOU || B P Poddar Institute of Technology and Management || Arizona State University || JIS College of Engineering || Government College of Engineering and Technology || Amrita College of Engineering || GEC Bhubaneswar, Odisha || NIELIT Ropar || North Bengal University || Ranchi University || Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management || Army Public School || Om Dayal Group of Institutes || Gandhi Engineering College, Bhubaneswar || George College || National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh || World University of Design || Anant National University || Institute of Engineering and Management || MAKAUT || Sur College of Engineering and Technology || Nirma University|| DSCSITSC || EIILM || Utkal University || Srikrishna College || National Institute of Open Schooling || Heritage Institute of Technology || VIT Bhopal|| University of Calcutta || Bengal Institute of Technology || Supreme Knowledge Foundation Group of Institutions || SKFGI Hooghly || Guru Nanak Institute of Technology || Netaji Subhash Engineering College || NSHM Durgapur || University of Chichester
