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Play Labs @ MIT
Play Labs @ MIT is a startup accelerator that focuses on playful technologies, including VR/AR, AI, and esports, held at MIT during the summer.
- Website
- playlabs.tv
- Founded
- 2017
- Recorded stages
- Pre Seed, Seed
- Recorded regions
- United States
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Overview
Play Labs @ MIT is a startup incubator and accelerator program that aims to support startups leveraging playful technologies. Founded by Riz Virk, the program is hosted on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It focuses on startups that utilize playful technologies across various industries, including gaming, education, and data visualization.
Focus
Play Labs invests in startups that leverage playful technologies, including digital currency/blockchain, eSports, video games, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and gamification. The program is particularly interested in applications related to gaming, education, simulation, and data visualization.
Support
Play Labs offers mentorship, access to the MIT ecosystem, office space in Cambridge, and potential follow-on investments. The program also provides exposure through events like Demo Day, where startups can present to investors.
Questions
Q: What is the investment amount? A: The initial investment is $20,000 for 6% equity, with potential follow-on investments of up to $80,000. Q: When is the application deadline? A: The last known application deadline was March 15, 2018.
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