Online skill gaming platform Games24x7 has collaborated with the Karnataka government to unveil ‘GameTech Accelerate – The Future of Gaming’, touted to be the gaming industry’s inaugural accelerator programme. Announced at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, the initiative aims to fuel innovation and stimulate growth in the online gaming sector.
Through this accelerator programme, Games24x7 is set to identify and mentor ventures with solutions, connecting them with investors eager to support the gaming industry. Priyank Kharge, minister for IT & biotechnology, and rural development & Panchayat Raj, government of Karnataka, emphasised the significance of supporting the online gaming sector, acknowledging its role in generating employment and fostering innovation.
Rajat Bansal, chief technology officer, Games24x7, highlighted the collaboration’s commitment to unlocking the gaming industry’s full potential. The accelerator programme, conducted in partnership with AWS, aims to provide winners not only with accolades and mentorship but also opportunities to pitch to potential investors.
Bansal stated, “With this initiative and collaboration with the government, we are not merely nurturing game development but actively shaping a connected and innovative future for the Indian gaming landscape.”
The accelerator programme will focus on key areas that include new games (real money, casual, hyper casual, educational, simulation, strategy, and MMO), real-time analytics, telemetry & personalisation, security and anti-cheating measures, and community and social integration.
The shortlist of selected startups will be unveiled at the GAFX event scheduled to be held in Bengaluru in January 2024. Following the accelerator programme, mentoring sessions in the upcoming month will provide the startups with guidance from Games24x7 and AWS experts, along with AWS credits. The programme will culminate with an exclusive investor session in the first week of March 2024.