Meta launches gaming accelerator to empower Indian developers

Meta has launched a Gaming Accelerator to support small and medium-sized game developers across India. 

The company said the initiative will act as an incubator to provide guidance in areas like monetisation, user acquisition, global expansion, and AI-driven game development.

Meta added that the program will particularly focus on helping developers integrate its AI tools, such as Llama, into their game creation and optimisation efforts.

The Accelerator launched in collaboration with four venture capital firms, including Bitkraft Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Elevation Capital. It will support 20 to 30 emerging Indian game developers and studios in its initial phase. 

Bridging a gap

Meta said the program will culminate in a Demo Day where developers will showcase how they used Meta’s ecosystem to tackle growth challenges. 

“India’s gaming community is a hotbed of creativity and innovation, but to unlock its full potential, we need to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity," said head of Meta India and managing director Arun Srinivas. 

“That’s why we’re launching the Meta Gaming Accelerator – to provide Indian gaming developers with access to cutting-edge ad tools, expert mentorship, and critical guidance that they need to scale their businesses and take on the world. 

“By combining expert sessions from Meta with structured guidance from the country’s top Venture Capital firms, we hope to not just empower local success stories but also create a launchpad for Indian gaming companies to scale globally.”

Bitkraft Ventures partner Anuj Tandon commented: “For emerging gaming markets like India, there is a big opportunity and need for the ecosystem to come together and help small and medium gaming companies. 

“That’s why we’re excited to partner with Meta on the Gaming Accelerator—a good initiative aimed at enabling the ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities, and helping accelerate the growth of India’s gaming sector.”