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The Nordeus Foundation

The Nordeus Foundation was established with a clear purpose: to support young people in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for success in gaming and the digital economy. Jointly with partnering organizations, the foundation aims to enhance an educational environment for high schoolers in Serbia that encourages curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. By sharing common values and goals - to provide access to leading-edge knowledge and skills to talents of the future, it was inevitable for our teams to join forces and make a higher impact on the community.

Gejmlab is an online platform developed by the Nordeus Foundation in order to give young people insight into careers in the gaming industry and teach them the process of game-making. 3Lateral and Epic Games, in collaboration with authorized Unreal educators, created a special Fortnite Creative course that empowers trainees/students to make their own game from scratch in Fortnite.

In March 2023, the foundation successfully implemented a pilot initiative introducing Fortnite Creative into its innovative Gejmlab platform. The curriculum for this project, which involved six high schools in Belgrade, was thoroughly designed to give students practical experience in creating their own games. The initiative drew strong interest, with 163 students applying to participate. Among these applicants, 120 dedicated participants completed the course, forming 39 enthusiastic teams that managed to create 17 complete video games. A post-program survey highlighted the success of this initiative, revealing that almost 90% of students integrated broader or some new knowledge by participating in this pilot program.

In addition to the platform, we collaborated to organize a conference at the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade, where over 100 high school students had the unique opportunity to learn directly from seasoned professionals across various fields of game development. These experts shared their personal experiences, educational pathways, and strategies for overcoming daily challenges, providing invaluable insights to the aspiring students.

At the Epic Games community space in Novi Sad, we jointly organized a three-day Fortnite Creative Hackathon for high school students. In the Summer of 2023, 20 students explored game design and the game development process, and by working together in teams, they applied this knowledge to create their own games in Fortnite.

As part of the Open Doors initiative, held in June 2024, organized by Nordeus Foundation and Startuj (Infostud’s platform for youth), 3Lateral opened its doors to high school pupils of Technical school Mileva Marić Ajnštajn. During the visit, 21 scholars had the opportunity to hear about 3Lateral's technology and solutions, learn more about the professional opportunities within the company, and hear firsthand about the newest initiatives in the interactive entertainment industry.

By leveraging our combined expertise and resources, we will continue to support innovative programs that engage, inspire, and empower young minds, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Together, we will continue to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment that not only addresses current educational challenges but also paves the way for a brighter future, ensuring that every young person has the chance to realize their full potential.

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