Indonesia's Ministry of Culture is accepting registrations for BUDAYA GO! 2026 through 14 November 2026. Its Digital Innovation category includes games rooted in Indonesian culture. The calendar and technical rules give a date, not a closing time. Registration is separate from the 18–19 November final proposal upload.
Check the build date and team first
This is not a game jam for starting a new build. The core functionality must be demonstrable, with verifiable evidence the product was available by 31 March 2026. A commercial release is not required. The rules accept evidence such as a product link or demonstration. Each team needs exactly three Indonesian citizens aged 17 or older, covering product development, economics and cultural expertise. Solo entry is not available; each team enters one product under one subtheme.
Prepare product evidence, the proposal and slide deck, IDs and the required declarations. Online incubation runs 16–17 November; finalists are scheduled to showcase in person in Jakarta on 4–5 December.
Prizes and terms
The Digital Innovation category lists Rp360 million across ten places, with Rp100 million for first place, subject to tax. A registration fee is not specified in the checked sources; the rules require stamped declarations and leave technology and licensing costs with entrants.
The rules say participants retain their IP, but the declaration grants the organizer and affiliates an irrevocable, nonexclusive, royalty-free worldwide promotional license over specified materials. Review the technical rules and declarations before using the registration portal.
Original sources
- BUDAYA GO! 2026 — official calendar, prize table and eligibility overview
- BUDAYA GO! 2026 — registration guidance and attachments
- BUDAYA GO! 2026 — official registration portal
- BUDAYA GO! 2026 — full technical rules (Indonesian PDF)
Release plans and availability can change. Check the original source for the latest information.