ESAT Valencia and 2K Valencia have signed a collaboration agreement to promote talent in the video game sector
The Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología (ESAT) and 2K Games, an international leader in the production, development, and publication of video games, have signed a framework collaboration agreement with the aim of promoting employability and innovation in the field of video game development.
The agreement, signed by Jaime Torres, director and representative of ESAT, and José Luis Queral Herrero, Director of Creative Development and proxy representative at 2K Games Madrid, establishes a framework for strategic cooperation in academic, professional, and R&D&I activities.
The areas of collaboration include:
- Talent identification: joint selection of outstanding ESAT students with the aim of their possible professional incorporation into 2K Valencia.
- Industry-related academic projects: 2K Valencia will be able to propose final study projects that allow students to work on challenges and dynamics like those in a real professional environment.
With this initiative, ESAT consolidates its commitment to preparing its students for a highly competitive job market, and 2K Valencia reinforces its commitment to emerging talent in Spain, promoting the connection between academic training and professional practice in one of the most dynamic industries in the creative and technological sector.
“This agreement allows us to bring our students even closer to the realities of the video game industry, offering them unique opportunities for learning and professional development at what is perhaps one of the best video game development companies in the world,” said Jaime Torres, director of ESAT”.
“At 2K, we firmly believe in the potential of emerging talent in Spain, and we are delighted to collaborate with ESAT, one of the leading institutions in the training of future video game professionals,” said Angelo Mendola, Director at 2K Valencia.
This agreement represents an important step in creating synergies between academia and the video game industry, with an eye toward the future of innovation and creativity in video game development in the city of Valencia.
