EVAD

What EVAD does

EVAD (Escuela de Videojuegos y Arte Digital), legally EVAD FORMACIÓN, S.L., is a private vocational training institution founded in 2016 in Málaga, Spain, focused exclusively on video game development and digital arts education. The school delivers instruction across multiple game engines and creative tools (Unity, Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, Krita, DaVinci Resolve, MagicaVoxel, Nintendo Switch development platforms) through a tiered portfolio: Master's degrees (game design and programming, 2D art and animation, 3D modeling and animation, technical art in Unreal Engine, manga/anime drawing, marketing and communication for games), Expert certifications, intensive bootcamps, and short introductory courses. The infrastructure is built around a Moodle-based Campus Virtual LMS for online delivery, a separate EVAD Online subscription platform, and two physical sites in Málaga: the headquarters at Calle Marea Baja and a secondary co-located training space at La Fábrica del Videojuego on the University of Málaga Teatinos campus.

The business model is predominantly B2C unit-pricing on professional programs, with significant institutional subsidization through Spanish government and foundation channels (FUNDAE, Fundación ONCE, Fundación Unicaja, Junta de Andalucía, Andalucía Emprende, Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud), plus free or freemium offerings that function as top-of-funnel acquisition. Customers are segmented into four primary personas: young adults aged 18-30 seeking professional game-industry careers, children and teens aged 7-17 in the EVAD Kids sub-brand, people with disabilities served via Fundación ONCE programs, and working professionals attending masterclasses. Revenue diversification is reinforced by three sub-brands: EVAD Kids (youth extra-curricular classes and seasonal camps), EVAD Online (subscription-based online courses at 50% discount), and DEVLABS (an in-house incubator that provides workspace, mentorship, and support for student game projects, with documented alumni outcomes including Super Monkey Studio).

Go-to-market relies on a hybrid model combining in-person enrollment at the Málaga campus, online self-service, event-driven demand generation (FreakCon, Gamefest, Málaga Film Festival, webinars), community-building (alumni network, EVAD Kids feeder), and foundation/government distribution. The institution operates as the first PlayStation First Academic Center in Andalusia and the only Academic Partner of Unreal Engine 5 in Andalusia, both of which are exclusive regional designations from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Epic Games respectively, providing access to Dev-Kits and proprietary training resources that differentiate the offering from generic code schools. As of 2026 the school is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has 11-50 employees, and is privately held by founders with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

EVAD

Legal name

EVAD FORMACIÓN, S.L.

Website

https://evadformacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EVAD is a Málaga-based private vocational school (founded 2016) offering Master's degrees, bootcamps, and short courses in video game development and digital arts, serving young adults, children aged 7-17, people with disabilities, and working professionals across Andalusia and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training (Video Game Development and Digital Arts)

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Computer Training (61142), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Development (Unity, Unreal, 2D/3D) (EDAMACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Video game education
• Digital art training
• Game development bootcamps
• 3D modeling courses
• Vocational game design

Headquarters

HQ city

Málaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from masters degrees, bootcamps, expert/technician cycles, and professional courses in video game development, 3D modeling, animation, and digital art. Programs range from introductory courses to advanced professional certifications.
2. Children and Youth Programs: Revenue from EVAD Kids programs including after-school classes, summer camps, Easter camps, and Semana Blanca camps for children ages 7-17. Programs teach programming, digital art, and 3D modeling in age-appropriate formats.
3. Online Courses: Revenue from EVAD Online platform offering 100% online courses at reduced pricing for self-paced learning in various video game creation disciplines.
4. Corporate and Foundation Training: Partnership revenue from specialized courses developed for foundations and government programs, including accessibility training and youth employment initiatives.
5. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting industry events, workshops, and launching events at school facilities such as the SKULD Kickstarter launch event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EVAD is a private vocational education institute offering structured training programs in video game development and digital art. The portfolio includes Master's degrees (game design and programming, 2D art and animation, manga drawing, 3D modeling and animation, technical art in Unreal Engine, marketing and communication for video games), expert/technician certifications, intensive bootcamps on Unity and Unreal Engine 5, introductory courses, and youth programs (EVAD Kids) for ages 8-17. Training is delivered via in-person instruction at Málaga campuses and online through the Campus Virtual platform and EVAD Online.

Product overview

EVAD (Escuela de Videojuegos y Arte Digital) is a Spanish vocational training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of videogame and digital arts education programs. The core offering consists of Master's degrees (Másteres) providing in-depth professional training in game design, programming, 2D/3D art, animation, technical art, manga/animation drawing, and marketing. Supporting programs include Expert certifications (Ciclos Formativos) for intermediate-level game creation skills, intensive Bootcamps for rapid skill development in Unity, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Houdini, and digital art, and introductory Courses covering fundamental skills in programming, design, illustration, and modeling. A dedicated sub-brand, EVAD Kids, provides youth programs for children aged 8-17 through extra-curricular activities and seasonal camps. The institution operates a virtual campus (Campus Virtual EVAD) and online courses platform (EVAD Online) for remote learning alongside in-person instruction in Málaga. An incubator program (DEVLABS) supports student startup projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVAD Kids: Program for children and adolescents aged 8-17 focusing on video game creation, programming, art, and digital design through extracurricular activities and camps.
• EVAD Online
• DEVLABS

Products and services

• Máster en Diseño y Programación de Videojuegos Master's degree program covering game design and programming, preparing students for professional careers in videogame development.
• Máster Arte 2D y Animación para Videojuegos Master's program focused on 2D art and animation techniques specifically applied to videogame creation.
• Máster Dibujo para Manga y Anime Master's program teaching drawing techniques for Manga and Anime styles.
• Máster Modelado 3D y Animación para videojuegos Master's degree in 3D modeling and animation for videogame production.
• Máster en Technical Artist en Unreal Engine Advanced master program training technical artists specialized in Unreal Engine 5 for videogame development.
• Máster Marketing y Comunicación para Videojuegos Master's program covering marketing and communication strategies specific to the videogame industry.
• Experto Superior en Creación Videojuegos Higher expert certification in videogame creation, providing comprehensive training across game development disciplines.
• Experto en Creación de Videojuegos Intermediate expert certification program in videogame creation.
• Bootcamp Unreal Engine 5 Intensive bootcamp for Unreal Engine 5 game development training.
• Bootcamp programación con Unity Intensive bootcamp focused on Unity game engine programming for rapid skill development.
• Bootcamp Full Training Unity + Unreal Comprehensive bootcamp covering both Unity and Unreal Engine 5 game development.
• Bootcamp Modelado 3D para Videojuegos Intensive bootcamp for 3D modeling specifically designed for videogame asset creation.
• Bootcamp Modelado 3D con Maya Bootcamp focused on 3D modeling using Autodesk Maya software for videogame production.
• Bootcamp de Arte Digital para Videojuegos Intensive training program for digital art creation applied to videogame development.
• Bootcamp de Dibujo Manga y Anime Bootcamp for Manga and Anime drawing techniques.
• Bootcamp VFX Artist con Houdini Intensive bootcamp for VFX artist training using Houdini software.
• Bootcamp Full Stack Developer Intensive bootcamp for full stack developer training.
• Curso de Programación C# en Unity Introductory course for C# programming in Unity game engine.
• Curso de Unreal Engine 5 Introductory course for Unreal Engine 5 game engine fundamentals.
• Curso de ilustración digital para videojuegos Introductory course for digital illustration techniques applied to videogames.
• Curso de Concept Art: Escenarios y Personajes Introductory course covering concept art design for videogame environments and characters.
• Curso de modelado 3D con Blender Introductory course for 3D modeling using Blender software.
• Curso de iniciación al diseño de juego Introductory course covering fundamental game design concepts.
• Curso de Iniciación al Diseño Gráfico Introductory course for graphic design fundamentals.
• Curso de Edición de Vídeo Introductory course for video editing using professional software.
• Curso de Mods Introductory course for programming videogame modifications (mods).
• Curso de Técnico en QA y Testing para Videojuegos Technical course in QA and testing for videogames, developed in collaboration with Fundación ONCE, including accessibility training.
• Cursos gratuitos de programación C# en Unity y modelado 3D para jóvenes Free programming and 3D modeling courses for youth aged 18-30, offered in collaboration with Junta de Andalucía.
• EVAD Kids Youth program for children aged 8-17 covering videogame creation through extra-curricular classes, camps, and workshops.
• DEVLABS Incubadora Startup incubator supporting videogame projects with workspace, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
• Campus Virtual EVAD Online learning management system (Moodle-based) providing virtual access to course materials, assignments, and student resources.
• EVAD Online Online courses platform offering 100% recorded courses at 50% discount for beginners and children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni publishing games on PlayStation and Steam platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación UnicajacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Collaboration for Tech&Play Summer Camp, a technology and gaming camp for children ages 7-16. Fundación Unicaja provides organizational backing ensuring impeccable, safe organization with maximum quality standards for families.
• Fundación ONCEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Ga11y project collaboration - accessible gaming camp for youth ages 11-17 with and without disabilities. Ga11y combines 'Game' and 'a11y' (accessibility) to ensure video games are accessible to everyone regardless of abilities.
• Fundación ONCEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2020Partnership to launch QA and Testing courses for video games, with Fundación ONCE fully funding training for people with disabilities. Includes accessibility training integrated into the curriculum and support measures based on disability profiles.
• Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud (Junta de Andalucía)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2020Free courses for young people aged 18-30 in C# Unity programming (20 hours) and 3D modeling with Blender (20 hours) during July. Part of youth employment and training initiatives.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2020EVAD became the first school in Andalusia to become a PlayStation First Academic Center. This partnership provides students access to professional Dev-Kits, Sony development tools, exclusive information, training, documentation, and professional hardware. Students can create their final master's projects directly for PlayStation 4 consoles.
• Andalucía Emprende (Junta de Andalucía)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with Andalucía Emprende, an entity dependent on the Ministry of Knowledge, Research and University of the Junta de Andalucía, to promote entrepreneurship in one of the autonomous communities with the highest growth and contribution in the video game sector.
• DEV (Asociación de Desarrollo Español de Videojuegos)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish Video Game Development Association sponsoring EVAD webinars and professional events, connecting students with the broader Spanish game development community.
• Mango ProtocolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish video game studio collaborating with EVAD for webinars and professional events. Mariona Valls from Mango Protocol participated as speaker on game art direction.
• Super Monkey StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio founded by 10 EVAD alumni in 2024, developing SKULD game. EVAD hosts their Kickstarter launch event and provides ongoing support for alumni ventures.
• FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación en el Empleo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish employment training foundation through which all EVAD courses can be subsidized. Also creates customized courses for companies. Essential partner for making training accessible to workers.
• La Fábrica del VideojuegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located at university campus in Teatinos, Málaga. Shared ecosystem for video game development education and industry activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ironhack Spain: Global coding bootcamp with strong Spanish presence (Madrid, Barcelona). Competes on the bootcamp/intensive format though focused on web dev rather than game dev specifically.
• Le Wagon Spain: Internationally recognized coding bootcamp with Spanish campuses. Comparable intensive bootcamp model but focused on web/full-stack rather than game engines.

Direct peers

• Barreira Centro de Estudios: Valencia design school offering higher-level programs in digital art, game design, and 3D creation. Regional Spanish competitor for adult art/animation training.
• CEU Universidad San Pablo (Escuela Politécnica Superior): Madrid-based university offering game design and digital arts programs within a broader degree-granting structure. Competes for the same young adult professional training segment.
• La Salle Campus Barcelona (URL La Salle): University center running degrees in video game design, animation, and digital arts. Overlaps with EVAD's master's-level offerings and operates alongside EVAD's secondary Teatinos location in Catalonia.
• ESNE (Universidad Europea): Madrid-based design and digital creation university offering video game design and 3D animation programs. Comparable adult professional training with similar target demographics.
• ESAT (Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología): Valencia-headquartered digital art and game development school with masters and expert programs. Comparable portfolio of game dev, 3D art, and digital arts professional training.
• U-tad (Centro Universitario de Tecnología y Arte Digital): Madrid-based university-grade center offering degrees and masters in video game design, programming, 3D animation, and digital art. Directly competes with EVAD across the professional adult training segment in Spain.

Regional players

• Florida Universitària: Valencia-based higher education institution offering video game development programs. Regional Spanish peer with overlapping undergraduate/professional training offerings.
• Idep Barcelona: Barcelona-based higher school of design with digital illustration and design programs. Comparable digital art training focus with strong Catalan/Spanish footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/evadformacion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_xV92WLSj-83f_yfKVzczA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EVADformacion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evad-escuela-superior-de-videojuegos-y-arte-digital
• Instagraminstagram.com/evadformacion

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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