The Good Tech Companies - Avalanche And Helika Launch New Gaming Accelerator – Applications Now Open

Episode Date: August 11, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/avalanche-and-helika-launch-new-gaming-accelerator-applications-now-open. The program will run for 3 months, with virtual onboarding and IRL showcases planned across major gaming and blockchain events. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #avalanche, #chainwire, #press-release, #avalanche-blockchain-security, #blockchain-technology, #crypto-gaming, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @chainwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @chainwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Avalanche Foundation and Helika have officially launched their joint video game accelerator program. The accelerator aims to identify and support the next generation of studios building at the frontier of blockchain-based gaming. The program will run for 3 months, with virtual onboarding and IRL showcases planned across major gaming and blockchain events.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Avalanche and Helica launch new gaming accelerator, applications now open by Chainwire. Toronto, Canada, August 11, 2025, Chainwire, asterisk the Avalanche Foundation in Helica, a leading provider of technical and creative solutions for the video games industry, have officially launched their joint video game accelerator program and opened applications for the first cohort. The newly announced strategic partnership is designed to engage both Web 3 Native Studios and traditional game developers exploring blockchain integration. The Accelerator aims to identify and support the next generation of studios building at the frontier of blockchain-based

gaming. The program is focused on product interaction and is designed to discover, support, and fast-track promising studios and projects building on the Avalanche blockchain. It will provide selected projects with unparalleled access to resources, mentorship from industry leaders, technical support, activations, and funding opportunities for qualifying or top-performing teams. The accelerator is open to seasoned teams building high-quality, engaging experiences across platforms, from mobile to desktop and everything in between. Projects with prior traction or cross-platform aspirations are especially encouraged to apply. The program will run for three months, with virtual onboarding and IRL showcase.

planned across major gaming and blockchain events. What selected teams get? Funding and resources, $25,000 in initial support and up to $125,000 in additional funding for qualifying or top performing teams. Expert guidance. Mentorship from game veterans, blockchain experts, and industry leaders

through group sessions and one-to-one consultations. Analytics support. Comprehensive analytics solutions to track performance, improve retention, and optimize monetization. optimize monetization strategies. Blockchain integration. Dedicated assistance for integrating with the avalanche blockchain and optimizing technical performance.

Community and growth. Activations with partner communities and platforms and support in player acquisition, community building, go-to-market strategies. Helica Advisory Access. Access to specialized experts from Helica's network for tailored support. Ecosystem access. Direct connection to a vibrant network of developers, investors, publishers, and Web 3 enthusiasts. Showcase opportunities. A final demo day event to present games

to investors, publishers, and ecosystem partners. Greater than, we are excited to partner with the Avalanche Foundation to create a greater than world-class accelerator for Web3 gaming, said Anton Umnov, founder and CEO of Helica. Avalanche's robust and scalable infrastructure makes it an ideal greater than environment for innovative game development. Studios need tools that work, greater than data that matter, and real support from people who understand what it means to greater than build in this space. This accelerator provides all of that, plus a direct greater than line into a powerful Web3 ecosystem. Greater than Avalanche is focused on the long game, said Parker Heath, Ava Labs Gaming Partnerships lead. There's no shortage of flashy ideas. What's missing is the

greater than support that helps studios turn those ideas into real, playable, scalable greater than games. Avalanche has long been the go-to chain for speed and innovation, and greater than now we're channeling that energy into the future of gaming, supporting teams greater than who understand the nuance of player experience, community building, and greater than long-term value creation. Avalanche plays host to a vibrant lineup of video games, including off-the-grid and Maple Story universe, all pushing the boundaries of what's possible in blockchain-powered play. Thanks to its customizable avalanche L1s, lightning-fast transaction speeds and low fees, developers can tailor unique environments for their games without compromising on user experience.

Helica has become a cornerstone for modern game studios, equipping developers with real-time insights into player behavior on chain economies and engagement metrics. From proof of play and parallel to Nexon, Ubisoft, and Com 2U's, Helicose platform is shaping how developers build, balance, and scale their games. in real time. This accelerator takes that impact further by embedding support into the earliest stages of development when it matters most. The partnership underscores Helicas and the Avalanche Foundation's commitment to driving mass adoption of both Web 2 and Web 3 gaming by lowering barriers tone tree for developers and ensuring high quality, sustainable game economies. Whether you're

a Web 3 native team or transitioning from traditional game development, this is your runway. Apply Now at HTTPS colon slash wwwWHELICA, IO, Helica Avalanche Accelerator. About the Avalanche Foundation, the Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development and growth of the Avalanche ecosystem. Through initiatives like the Infra-Boodle, I program, the Foundation fosters innovation and collaboration in the blockchain and AI sectors. About Avalanche Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for for builders who need high performance at scale. The network's architecture allows for the creation

of sovereign, efficient and fully interoperable public and private layer 1, L1, blockchains which leverage the avalanche consensus mechanism to achieve high throughput and near instant transaction finality. Thease and speed of launching in L1 and the breadth of architectural customization choices make Avalanche the perfect environment for a composable multi-chain future. Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for building decentralized applications, DAPPs. With its combination of speed, flexibility, and scalability, avalanche is the platform of choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. About Helica, Helica is a gaming intelligence company

that offers accelerators, analytics tools, and a publishing engine to help gaming studios iterate, launch and scale. Backed by leading venture capital investors, including Pantara Capital, Big Brain Holdings, Sparkle Ventures, Sfermion, Diagram Ventures and Fenbushy Capital, Helica works with top studios including Ubisoft and Nexpace, Nexen, Topush the boundaries of what games can do. Contact Caitlin Starcher at Avalabs. Org this story was published as a press release by BTC Wire under Hackernoons Business Blogging Program. Thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.