Quick Take
- Avalanche and Helika launch a $250K crypto gaming accelerator.
- Program runs three months with funding, mentorship, and technical support.
- Applications are open to blockchain-native and traditional studios.
Avalanche and Helika have launched an accelerator program offering up to $250,000 in funding for studios developing crypto gaming projects. The program is open to blockchain-native teams and traditional game developers integrating blockchain.
The accelerator will run for three months. Selected teams will receive $25,000 in initial funding and up to $125,000 in additional funding for qualifying or top-performing projects. The package includes mentorship, technical support, analytics tools, blockchain integration assistance, marketing activations, and connections to publishers and investors.
Anton Umnov, Founder and CEO of Helika, said: “We are excited to partner with the Avalanche Foundation to create a world-class accelerator for Web3 gaming. Avalanche’s robust and scalable infrastructure makes it an ideal environment for innovative game development. Studios need tools that work, data that matter, and real support from people who understand what it means to build in this space — this accelerator provides all of that, plus a direct line into a powerful Web3 ecosystem.”
Parker Heath, Gaming Partnerships Lead at Ava Labs, said: “There’s no shortage of flashy ideas. What’s missing is the support that helps studios turn those ideas into real, playable, scalable games. Avalanche has long been the go-to chain for speed and innovation, and now we’re channeling that energy into the future of gaming, supporting teams who understand the nuance of player experience, community building, and long-term value creation.”
Avalanche hosts games including Off The Grid and MapleStory Universe. Helika works with studios such as Proof of Play, Parallel, Nexon, Ubisoft, and Com2Us.
Applications for the Avalanche x Helika Crypto Gaming Accelerator are open at helika.io/helika-avalanche-accelerator.
