The Exel Gaming Accelerator has officially launched its Cohort 3 virtual bootcamp, pulling 60 gaming startups from around the world into a high-stakes, two-week intensive program. The participants will be battling for one of just 20 coveted spots in the full accelerator program set to take place in Riyadh, which promises investment and deep ecosystem integration.
Quick Facts
- 60 global gaming startups selected.
- Two-week intensive virtual bootcamp.
- Top 20 teams will join the Riyadh program.
Inside the Virtual Bootcamp
Over the next two weeks, the 60 participating startups will undergo a rigorous schedule of expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and workshops. The program is designed to give founders a condensed preview of the main accelerator journey.
Each startup will receive 1:1 mentorship from Entrepreneurs in Residence Kelly Zmak and Glendon Dphrepaulezz, alongside the core Exel team. The primary goal is to help founders sharpen their strategies, refine their business models, and perfect their pitches ahead of the final selection day.
The Road to Riyadh: What’s at Stake
This bootcamp serves as a critical selection milestone for the main accelerator. The competition will culminate in a final pitch session where the top 20 teams will be chosen to advance.
Those who make the cut will relocate to join the Exel Gaming Accelerator program in Riyadh. This next stage offers direct access to further mentorship, significant ecosystem opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing gaming industry, and potential investment to scale their ventures.
About The Exel Gaming Accelerator
The Exel Gaming Accelerator is a Saudi Arabian initiative designed to discover and support promising gaming startups. The program provides founders with mentorship, resources, and access to investment, aiming to foster the next generation of gaming companies and solidify the Kingdom’s position as a major hub in the global gaming industry.
Source: LinkedIn
