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	=== Basic Identification ===		=== Basic Identification ===

	* '''Initiative / Organisation:''' [https://www.egdf.eu/ European Games Developer Federation] (EGDF)		'''Initiative / Organisation:''' [https://www.egdf.eu/ European Games Developer Federation] (EGDF)
	* '''Document Title:''' ''EGDF Mission Statement for 2030''
	* '''Publication Date:''' 2020 (adopted version dated 22 January 2020; updated September 2020)		'''Document Title:''' ''EGDF Mission Statement for 2030''
	* '''Governing Body / Association:''' EGDF – umbrella organisation for national game developer associations across Europe.
	* '''Type:''' Industry Federation / Policy Advocacy Network.		'''Publication Date:''' 2020 (adopted version dated 22 January 2020; updated September 2020)
	* '''Website / Source:''' egdf.eu
	* '''Scope:''' Sectoral roadmap and advocacy document representing European game studios, not a formal SRIA but equivalent in purpose.		'''Governing Body / Association:''' EGDF – umbrella organisation for national game developer associations across Europe.

			'''Type:''' Industry Federation / Policy Advocacy Network.

			'''Website / Source:''' egdf.eu

			'''Scope:''' Sectoral roadmap and advocacy document representing European game studios, not a formal SRIA but equivalent in purpose.

	=== Strategic Orientation ===		=== Strategic Orientation ===

	* '''Vision Statement:'''		'''Vision Statement:'''

	''“To make Europe the strongest, most creative and most inclusive video game development ecosystem in the world by 2030.”''		''“To make Europe the strongest, most creative and most inclusive video game development ecosystem in the world by 2030.”''

	* '''Core Mission / Objectives:'''		'''Core Mission / Objectives:'''

	# Foster growth and global competitiveness of European game studios.		# Foster growth and global competitiveness of European game studios.
	# Promote world-leading public funding instruments for game development.		# Promote world-leading public funding instruments for game development.
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	# Recognise games as a leading '''cultural medium''' of the 21st century.		# Recognise games as a leading '''cultural medium''' of the 21st century.

	* '''Key Pillars (as framed in the document):'''		'''Key Pillars (as framed in the document):'''
	** '''The Strongest Industry:''' Support funding, data harmonisation, and policy dialogue.		* '''The Strongest Industry:''' Support funding, data harmonisation, and policy dialogue.
	** '''The Best Talents:''' Diversity, inclusion, safe workplaces, and education reform.		* '''The Best Talents:''' Diversity, inclusion, safe workplaces, and education reform.
	** '''The Best Games:''' Quality, sustainability, and cultural integration of gaming.		* '''The Best Games:''' Quality, sustainability, and cultural integration of gaming.
	* '''Expected Outcomes:'''
	** Harmonised EU-level data and statistics for the games industry.		'''Expected Outcomes:'''
	** Enhanced mobility for global talent.		* Harmonised EU-level data and statistics for the games industry.
	** Recognition of games and eSports as core elements of European culture and economy.		* Enhanced mobility for global talent.
	** Mainstream integration of gamified technologies across education, training, and marketing.		* Recognition of games and eSports as core elements of European culture and economy.
	* '''Policy Alignment:'''		* Mainstream integration of gamified technologies across education, training, and marketing.

	[https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe Creative Europe]; Horizon Europe ([https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4]); [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]; [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda]; [https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The European Green Deal] (through sustainable production practices).		'''Policy Alignment:'''
			* [https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe Creative Europe];
			* Horizon Europe ([https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4]);
			* [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme];
			* [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda];
			* [https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The European Green Deal] (through sustainable production practices).

	=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===		=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===
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	=== Governance & Ecosystem ===		=== Governance & Ecosystem ===

	* '''Leading Organisations:''' EGDF Secretariat and national associations (e.g., [https://ukie.org.uk/ UKIE], [http://snjv.org/ SNJV], DEV, [https://www.flega.be/ FLEGA], [https://iideassociation.com/en/ IIDEA], etc.).		'''Leading Organisations:''' EGDF Secretariat and national associations (e.g., [https://ukie.org.uk/ UKIE], [http://snjv.org/ SNJV], DEV, [https://www.flega.be/ FLEGA], [https://iideassociation.com/en/ IIDEA], etc.).
	* '''Stakeholders:''' Game studios, cultural industries, training institutions, policymakers, and investors.
	* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''		'''Stakeholders:''' Game studios, cultural industries, training institutions, policymakers, and investors.
	** Annual EGDF General Assembly and policy roundtables.
	** Public consultations with European Commission (Creative Europe, Horizon Europe).		'''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
	** Collaboration through regional game developer networks.		* Annual EGDF General Assembly and policy roundtables.
	* '''Update Frequency:''' Every ~5 years or aligned with EU programming cycles.		* Public consultations with European Commission (Creative Europe, Horizon Europe).
	* '''Contact / Participation:''' Open membership for national associations; industry input via EGDF working groups.		* Collaboration through regional game developer networks.

			'''Update Frequency:''' Every ~5 years or aligned with EU programming cycles.

			'''Contact / Participation:''' Open membership for national associations; industry input via EGDF working groups.

	=== Building-Block Crosswalk (EC Staff Working Document Alignment) ===		=== Building-Block Crosswalk (EC Staff Working Document Alignment) ===
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	=== Document Metadata ===		=== Document Metadata ===
			'''Keywords / Tags:''' Games industry, gamedev, eSports, talent, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, data, education.

			'''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity, Society)] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).]

			'''TRL Range:''' Not specified (sectoral strategy, not R&D-focused).

			'''Investment Priorities:''' Funding instruments, education systems, diversity programs, cultural recognition.

	* '''Keywords / Tags:''' Games industry, gamedev, eSports, talent, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, data, education.		'''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/818/oj/eng Creative Europe]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52018DC0267 New European Agenda for Culture]; [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2019%3A640%3AFIN The European Green Deal].
	* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity, Society)] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).]
	* '''TRL Range:''' Not specified (sectoral strategy, not R&D-focused).
	* '''Investment Priorities:''' Funding instruments, education systems, diversity programs, cultural recognition.
	* '''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/818/oj/eng Creative Europe]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52018DC0267 New European Agenda for Culture]; [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2019%3A640%3AFIN The European Green Deal].

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== EGDF Mission Statement 2030 ==
The ''EGDF Mission Statement 2030'' envisions Europe as the global hub for '''ethical, inclusive, and high-quality game development''', embedding games within everyday life, education, and culture. It calls for better funding, data harmonisation, talent pipelines, and cross-industry collaboration — situating games as a '''driver of the digital and cultural economy'''.

For '''OPENVERSE''', EGDF provides the '''creative backbone and user-engagement layer''' of Europe’s virtual-world ecosystem. Collaboration would anchor OPENVERSE’s technical and infrastructural efforts within a human-centred, cultural, and educational narrative — ensuring that Europe’s virtual environments remain open, ethical, diverse, and culturally vibrant.

=== Basic Identification ===

* '''Initiative / Organisation:''' European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)
* '''Document Title:''' ''EGDF Mission Statement for 2030''
* '''Publication Date:''' 2020 (adopted version dated 22 January 2020; updated September 2020)
* '''Governing Body / Association:''' EGDF – umbrella organisation for national game developer associations across Europe.
* '''Type:''' Industry Federation / Policy Advocacy Network.
* '''Website / Source:''' egdf.eu
* '''Scope:''' Sectoral roadmap and advocacy document representing European game studios, not a formal SRIA but equivalent in purpose.

=== Strategic Orientation ===

* '''Vision Statement:'''

''“To make Europe the strongest, most creative and most inclusive video game development ecosystem in the world by 2030.”''

* '''Core Mission / Objectives:'''

# Foster growth and global competitiveness of European game studios.
# Promote world-leading public funding instruments for game development.
# Facilitate collaboration and best-practice sharing across national industries.
# Advocate for policymaker awareness of games’ societal and economic value.
# Ensure ethical, inclusive, and sustainable working conditions.
# Strengthen European game education and lifelong learning.
# Recognise games as a leading '''cultural medium''' of the 21st century.

* '''Key Pillars (as framed in the document):'''
** '''The Strongest Industry:''' Support funding, data harmonisation, and policy dialogue.
** '''The Best Talents:''' Diversity, inclusion, safe workplaces, and education reform.
** '''The Best Games:''' Quality, sustainability, and cultural integration of gaming.
* '''Expected Outcomes:'''
** Harmonised EU-level data and statistics for the games industry.
** Enhanced mobility for global talent.
** Recognition of games and eSports as core elements of European culture and economy.
** Mainstream integration of gamified technologies across education, training, and marketing.
* '''Policy Alignment:'''

Creative Europe; Horizon Europe (Cluster 2 and 4); Digital Europe; European Skills Agenda; Green Deal (through sustainable production practices).

=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Domain / Theme'''
|'''Focus Areas'''
|'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Game Technology Innovation'''
|Foster sustainable and ethical production pipelines, digital distribution models, and gamification tech integration across society
|High relevance to immersive tech and XR
|-
|'''Talent & Skills'''
|Promote gamedev education, reduce immigration barriers, ensure safe and inclusive work environments
|Foundation for creative workforce mobility
|-
|'''Cultural Integration'''
|Recognise games as core creative content, expand access to game culture and literacy
|Aligns with EU cultural and digital identity goals
|-
|'''Data & Evidence'''
|Establish harmonised EU-level industry statistics and data monitoring
|Enables policymaking and funding optimisation
|-
|'''eSports & Gamification'''
|Promote eSports as leading national sports and gamification for education and marketing
|Expands games’ societal footprint
|}
'''Cross-cutting Themes:''' Diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics, open collaboration, digital literacy.

'''Synergies:''' EIT Culture & Creativity, Media Programme, EIT Digital, and AI, Data & Robotics (ADRA) for AI-based game design and testing.

=== Governance & Ecosystem ===

* '''Leading Organisations:''' EGDF Secretariat and national associations (e.g., UKIE, SNJV, DEV, FLEGA, IIDEA, etc.).
* '''Stakeholders:''' Game studios, cultural industries, training institutions, policymakers, and investors.
* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
** Annual EGDF General Assembly and policy roundtables.
** Public consultations with European Commission (Creative Europe, Horizon Europe).
** Collaboration through regional game developer networks.
* '''Update Frequency:''' Every ~5 years or aligned with EU programming cycles.
* '''Contact / Participation:''' Open membership for national associations; industry input via EGDF working groups.

=== Building-Block Crosswalk (EC Staff Working Document Alignment) ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Technical Building Block'''
|'''EGDF Emphasis'''
|-
|'''XR / Immersive Technologies'''
|Core medium of the 21st century; integration of gamified content
|-
|'''AI & ML'''
|AI-driven design, testing, and production efficiency (implied through innovation lens)
|-
|'''Data Spaces & Interoperability'''
|Harmonisation of industry data and KPIs
|-
|'''Digital Identity & Trust'''
|Safe, inclusive, diverse work and community environments
|-
|'''Cloud–Edge–HPC Continuum'''
|Implicit for scalable multiplayer infrastructures and real-time rendering
|-
|'''Skills & Capacity Building'''
|Priority: best gamedev education and talent mobility
|-
|'''Sustainability & Ethics'''
|Sustainable production, fair labour, and inclusive governance
|}

=== Alignment with Virtual Worlds ===
'''Relevance:'''

EGDF represents the '''creative and content-production dimension''' of the OPENVERSE ecosystem — focusing on cultural value, digital inclusion, and ethical innovation.

=== Document Metadata ===

* '''Keywords / Tags:''' Games industry, gamedev, eSports, talent, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, data, education.
* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity, Society) and Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).
* '''TRL Range:''' Not specified (sectoral strategy, not R&D-focused).
* '''Investment Priorities:''' Funding instruments, education systems, diversity programs, cultural recognition.
* '''Policy References:''' Creative Europe; New European Agenda for Culture; European Skills Agenda; European Green Deal.

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	== EGDF Mission Statement 2030 ==		== EGDF Mission Statement 2030 ==
	The ''EGDF Mission Statement 2030'' envisions Europe as the global hub for '''ethical, inclusive, and high-quality game development''', embedding games within everyday life, education, and culture. It calls for better funding, data harmonisation, talent pipelines, and cross-industry collaboration — situating games as a '''driver of the digital and cultural economy'''.		The ''[https://www.egdf.eu/documentation/egdf-mission-statement-for-2030/ EGDF Mission Statement 2030]'' envisions Europe as the global hub for '''ethical, inclusive, and high-quality game development''', embedding games within everyday life, education, and culture. It calls for better funding, data harmonisation, talent pipelines, and cross-industry collaboration — situating games as a '''driver of the digital and cultural economy'''.

	For '''OPENVERSE''', EGDF provides the '''creative backbone and user-engagement layer''' of Europe’s virtual-world ecosystem. Collaboration would anchor OPENVERSE’s technical and infrastructural efforts within a human-centred, cultural, and educational narrative — ensuring that Europe’s virtual environments remain open, ethical, diverse, and culturally vibrant.		For '''OPENVERSE''', EGDF provides the '''creative backbone and user-engagement layer''' of Europe’s virtual-world ecosystem. Collaboration would anchor OPENVERSE’s technical and infrastructural efforts within a human-centred, cultural, and educational narrative — ensuring that Europe’s virtual environments remain open, ethical, diverse, and culturally vibrant.
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	=== Basic Identification ===		=== Basic Identification ===

	* '''Initiative / Organisation:''' European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)		* '''Initiative / Organisation:''' [https://www.egdf.eu/ European Games Developer Federation] (EGDF)
	* '''Document Title:''' ''EGDF Mission Statement for 2030''		* '''Document Title:''' ''EGDF Mission Statement for 2030''
	* '''Publication Date:''' 2020 (adopted version dated 22 January 2020; updated September 2020)		* '''Publication Date:''' 2020 (adopted version dated 22 January 2020; updated September 2020)
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	* '''Policy Alignment:'''		* '''Policy Alignment:'''

	Creative Europe; Horizon Europe (Cluster 2 and 4); Digital Europe; European Skills Agenda; Green Deal (through sustainable production practices).		[https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe Creative Europe]; Horizon Europe ([https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4]); [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]; [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda]; [https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en The European Green Deal] (through sustainable production practices).

	=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===		=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===
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	'''Cross-cutting Themes:''' Diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics, open collaboration, digital literacy.		'''Cross-cutting Themes:''' Diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics, open collaboration, digital literacy.

	'''Synergies:''' EIT Culture & Creativity, Media Programme, EIT Digital, and AI, Data & Robotics (ADRA) for AI-based game design and testing.		'''Synergies:''' [https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/ EIT Culture & Creativity], [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/creative-europe-media Creative Europe Media Programme], [https://28digital.eu/ EIT Digital], and [https://adr-association.eu/ AI, Data & Robotics] (ADRA) for AI-based game design and testing.

	=== Governance & Ecosystem ===		=== Governance & Ecosystem ===

	* '''Leading Organisations:''' EGDF Secretariat and national associations (e.g., UKIE, SNJV, DEV, FLEGA, IIDEA, etc.).		* '''Leading Organisations:''' EGDF Secretariat and national associations (e.g., [https://ukie.org.uk/ UKIE], [http://snjv.org/ SNJV], DEV, [https://www.flega.be/ FLEGA], [https://iideassociation.com/en/ IIDEA], etc.).
	* '''Stakeholders:''' Game studios, cultural industries, training institutions, policymakers, and investors.		* '''Stakeholders:''' Game studios, cultural industries, training institutions, policymakers, and investors.
	* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''		* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
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	* '''Keywords / Tags:''' Games industry, gamedev, eSports, talent, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, data, education.		* '''Keywords / Tags:''' Games industry, gamedev, eSports, talent, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, data, education.
	* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity, Society) and Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).		* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-2-culture-creativity-and-inclusive-society_en Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity, Society)] and [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).]
	* '''TRL Range:''' Not specified (sectoral strategy, not R&D-focused).		* '''TRL Range:''' Not specified (sectoral strategy, not R&D-focused).
	* '''Investment Priorities:''' Funding instruments, education systems, diversity programs, cultural recognition.		* '''Investment Priorities:''' Funding instruments, education systems, diversity programs, cultural recognition.
	* '''Policy References:''' Creative Europe; New European Agenda for Culture; European Skills Agenda; European Green Deal.		* '''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/818/oj/eng Creative Europe]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52018DC0267 New European Agenda for Culture]; [https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/european-skills-agenda_en European Skills Agenda]; [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2019%3A640%3AFIN The European Green Deal].