Capcom Singapore has announced a partnership with Mapua University and Prime Manpower to launch a games, intellectual property, and digital culture education program in the Philippines. Announced back in December 2025, the initiative is aimed at Southeast Asia’s gaming industry through lectures, projects, and internships.
Partnership Overview
Capcom Singapore leverages its game IP expertise from Japan along with Mapua University’s engineering focus and Prime Manpower’s career services. The program connects education to industry via project-based learning and real-world examples from Capcom titles. It aims to build creators, engineers, and business pros for global gaming.
| Capcom Singapore | Mapúa University | Prime Manpower |
| Offering lectures and learning materials based on globally recognized Capcom game IPs Showcasing real-world examples of intellectual property strategy and game business practices Collaboratively designing project-based learning (PBL) themes | Designing and managing courses and curriculum Supporting student projects and collaborative research initiatives Enhancing the learning environment through on-campus facilities and resources | Connecting students with industry and creating internship opportunities Delivering career support programs for students and graduates Providing talent development feedback aligned with industry needs |
A signing ceremony is set for January 26, 2026, to be held at Mapua University’s Metro Manila event space with representatives from all partners, to be followed by a special lecture by Motoki Okuyama, Capcom’s IP Department General Manager on January 27. The topics covered span IP in game development, expansions to merchandise and esports, and global protection strategies.
“Capcom has long delivered smiles and excitement to players around the world through our games. Behind this lies a continuous and sophisticated creative process — one that involves generating characters, worlds, game systems, brands, and the intellectual property that underpins them, then refining these elements into valuable assets and integrating them into our business.”
– – Ricky Bian Li, Managing Director of Capcom Singapore Pte. Ltd.
About Capcom and Mapua University
Capcom, founded 1983, is behind hit games which include Resident Evil and Monster Hunter; its Singapore arm handles Southeast Asia.
Mapua University, established 1925, leads in Philippine engineering with campuses in Intramuros and Makati. Prime Manpower, ManpowerGroup affiliate, provides recruitment and talent solutions locally.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When does the Capcom Mapua collaboration start?
A: Signing ceremony on January 26, 2026, followed by a lecture on January 27 at Mapua University.
Q: What is the program’s focus?
A: Games, intellectual property, and digital culture, with classes, PBL, and internships for gaming careers.
Q: Who are the partners?
A: Capcom Singapore, Mapua University, and Prime Manpower.
Q: Where is Mapua University located?
A: Campuses in Intramuros and Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
