Exel Gaming Accelerator Second Cohort

About

The Exel Gaming Accelerator is a 16-week program designed for early-stage gaming startups, offering up to $300,000 in funding and services, mentorship from industry experts, and access to a global network of investors and resources, with a focus on commercialization and market expansion in Saudi Arabia.

Benefits

• Up to $150,000 in cash funding for each selected startup
• Additional $150,000 worth of in-kind services (mentorship, legal, HR, marketing resources)
• Weekly mentoring from industry experts
• Workshops on commercialization, market expansion, and scaling strategies
• Access to a global network of investors, publishers, and industry experts
• Demo Day to connect with investors and key industry resources
• Continued mentorship and resource network support after the program for follow-up funding and market expansion

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage gaming development startups
• Must have a vertical slice or prototype of a game or product
• Founding team must have relevant experience and be able to participate in English
• Local startups must be legally registered in Saudi Arabia
• International startups must be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia with soft landing support
• Founding team must commit to full participation in the 16-week accelerator program, with 14 weeks in Riyadh