The second edition of the Italian program acceleration dedicated to European startups in the gaming sector Quickload powered by OGR Torinodesigned by OGR, 34BigThings e Microsoft con ID@Xboxhe’s about to come back.
Second edition for Quickload powered by OGR Torino
To the existing network of publishers and investors who have played a crucial role in the acceleration project since the first edition, will be added Saber Interactive which will see Valerio Di Donato, CEO of 34BigThings, at the helm of a fund of 10 million euros per year to support the most promising startups.
Massimo Lapucci, CEO of OGR Torino, said:
The first edition of Quickload highlighted how much the gaming sector represents an interesting vertical for technological innovation and business growth; in particular, however, it has proved to be a key to interpreting and addressing the challenges of contemporaneity.
Thanks to the partnership with Microsoft and the new investment fund led by Saber Interactive, the second edition of the program follows a clear direction: the power of the game can change our future for the better.
Instead Valerio Di DonatoCEO of 34BigThings, said:
Quickload is an acceleration program based on soft skills, emotional intelligence and leadership. Our goal for the second edition of the program is to increase the opportunities for our startups by expanding our investment network. By directly managing the fund allocated by Saber Interactive, we will be able to make a difference in the development of the gaming sector in this country.
The projects
The projects that will be selected, moreover, will also have the possibility of being distributed directly from Saber Interactive.
As in the first edition, the selected startups will benefit from an individual mentorship program focused on leadership and the creation of a resilient corporate culture. Moreover, they will be able to enjoy the resources necessary to develop their own project during the 6 months that will spend in OGR Techthe hub dedicated to innovation and networking of OGR Turin.
OGR Torino confirms the own support for the initiative providing the venue for carrying out the program and also making available the skills e le resources catalyzed by its ecosystem. Among them we find beyond 70 companies and Italian and international financial institutions.
European startups wishing to enroll in the second edition of this acceleration program can register on the official website of Quickload powered by OGR Torino. Finally, we remind you that it will also be possible to apply from July 25 to September 30.