The Develop at Ubisoft mentorship aims to attract and develop emerging talent who identify as a woman, transgender, non-binary, and/or Two-Spirit.
Building an inclusive industry, and better games for all
With more people playing games than ever before, we have an exciting opportunity to create inclusive entertainment that is truly reflective of our diverse world.
Additionally, the industry benefits from different backgrounds, fresh perspectives, and new ideas. Develop at Ubisoft supports this evolution by highlighting emerging talent – when they thrive, so does the industry.
Successful applicants receive a paid internship in programming or game design
Mentorship
Game Design and Programming mentors guide you through the challenge, providing insights into the development process.
Internship
Winners receive a paid internship with Ubisoft Toronto, learning from some of the industry’s top talent.
Experience
Interns get real-world development experience working on industry-leading AAA games at a large, multi-disciplinary studio.
Please note registration is mandatory to participate in Develop at Ubisoft.
This is not a submission form for the competition.
Programming
In this technical gameplay challenge, you will create and submit a game made entirely in C++ using a provided API.
Key Dates
September 18, 2023
Registration opens
October 15, 2023
Registration closed
November 23, 2023
Programming API available for download
January 12, 2024
Programming theme released
January 14, 2024
Programming submission deadline
March 21, 2024
Awards ceremony
Please refer to brief for additional information and dates
Game Design
Apply your design sensibilities across the multi-part Game Design challenge that will represent the production journey of a Game Designer at Ubisoft.
Key Dates
September 18, 2023
Registration open
October 15, 2023
Registration closed
November 19, 2023
Stage 1 submission deadline
January 14, 2024
Stage 2 submission deadline
March 21, 2024
Awards ceremony
Please refer to brief for additional information and dates
Eligibility
The competition is open to applicants who
Identify as a woman, transgender, non-binary, and/or Two-Spirit
Are legally entitled to work in Canada
Reside in Ontario
Are currently attending OR have graduated from an Ontario post-secondary school no earlier than Spring 2022
Have less than two years of professional experience in game design or programming
Are not a current or former employee of any Ubisoft studio
Complete the challenge individually. Team-based submissions will not be reviewed or considered
What our winners are saying
