In a significant move set to reshape India’s gaming landscape, Meta has unveiled the Meta Gaming Accelerator, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering small and medium-sized gaming studios across the country. The program, launched during the Meta Marketing Summit – Gaming Edition, is strategically crafted to support emerging Indian developers with the tools, funding, and mentorship required to scale their creations globally.
India’s gaming industry has rapidly evolved into one of the most vibrant ecosystems globally, driven by mobile-first adoption, a burgeoning creator economy, and increasing integration of artificial intelligence in game design. Recognizing this momentum, Meta has partnered with four leading venture capital firms – Bitkraft Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Elevation Capital—to roll out the accelerator.
The first cohort of the program will include 20 to 30 promising game developers. Participants will undergo a structured curriculum focused on monetization strategies, user acquisition, cross-border market scaling, and AI-driven development. A unique highlight of the initiative is the integration of Meta’s proprietary AI models, including Llama, into game storytelling and optimization.
“India’s developer community is brimming with talent. Our goal is to turn that talent into globally successful gaming enterprises,” said Arun Srinivas, Managing Director and Head of Meta India. He emphasized the need for connecting creators to opportunities through access to Meta’s advertising infrastructure and strategic industry guidance.
The program will culminate in a Demo Day, where selected developers will present their innovations to investors, Meta executives, and key stakeholders. The most promising participants stand a chance to receive platform-level promotion and potential investment support to further their business growth.
This accelerator is more than just a developmental platform—it’s a launchpad that underscores Meta’s long-term commitment to nurturing India’s digital economy and turning gaming into a central pillar of global digital innovation.