Telegram Gaming Accelerator

🚀 1 Month to Go: Demo Day is Coming! 🎮 Just 1 month left before the Demo Day of our Telegram Gaming Accelerator 1st cohort! Our teams are in full sprint—polishing, refining, and getting ready to showcase their projects. We're beyond excited about the progress they've made, and none of this would be possible without the incredible support of our mentors and partners. 💙Your support is shaping the future of Telegram gaming, and we’re deeply grateful for your guidance. 🙌 Artem Gordadze - Tokenomics Expert Alexander Nikolaev - Co-Founder at GemsWall Richard Garfield - Game Designer of Magic: The Gathering George Galoyan -Founder of Captains Bay Marat Karpeko - Co-founder of Wargaming @KobeStreams - Streamer @VincentVanHoLM - Streamer Jon Rice - Communication Specialist Arina Bedrina - Video Games Localization Specialist Daniel Medina - Managing Partner at GGS.VC Vadim Kostomarov-Sterlin - Co-founder at AdsGram Mindy Suh - Founder at Nifty Nerds Network Join us LIVE in San Francisco to witness it firsthand! 🎤🔥 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc. San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register here:https://lu.ma/5mr3y93tCome by to meet the Helika team! Anton Umnov – Co-Founder & CEO Kathy Lui – Global Account Executive Ilya Abugov - Helika Ventures Director Marc Alloul - Chief Strategy Officer Anna - Program Director of TGA #telegramgamingaccelerator #tga #helika #gdc #gamedevelopersconference

📢 TGA x Artem Gordadze – Tokenomics Expert! 🎮✨ We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Artem Gordadze, a top expert in tokenomics! 🤝🚀 During our session, Artem shared meaningful insights that are set to equip our community with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in Web3 gaming. 📈💡 We are thankful to the expert for supporting our teams on their journey. 🙌🌟 #telegramgamingaccelerator #helika #mentor

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Alexander Nikolaev co-founder of GemsWall and the partnership between Helika and GemsWall to accelerate the growth of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator ecosystem. 🎉🤝🚀 GemsWall is an innovative quest-to-earn platform with over 3 million users, built within the Telegram ecosystem. It provides game developers with powerful tools to drive user acquisition and strengthen community engagement through personalized quests. 🎮✨ Through this partnership, we aim to help TGA games reach new heights by expanding their audience, increasing retention, and enhancing overall gameplay experiences. Exciting times ahead! 🙌🌟📲 Read about the partnership in the comments below below 👇

📢 TGA x Richard Garfield, Legendary Game Designer 🎮✨ We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Richard Garfield, the legendary game designer behind Magic: The Gathering! 🤝🚀 Richard shared invaluable insights on randomness in games and provided amazing tips that will greatly benefit our cohort. 🎲💡 A big thank you to Richard Garfield for taking the time to support our emerging teams. Your contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our projects and fostering a vibrant gaming community. 🙏✨

📢Helika x George Galoyan, Founder of Captains Bay! 🎮✨ We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with George Galoyan, Founder of Captains Bay, an established platform within the community! 🤝🚀 Captains Bay has firmly established itself in the Telegram ecosystem, supporting our gaming community by helping emerging teams advance through various stages and significantly grow their audiences. 📈💡 A big thank you to George Galoyan for the unwavering support and for empowering our teams as they embark on their journey in Telegram. Your dedication helps us build a stronger, more vibrant community and accelerates our collective success.

📢 TGA x Marat Karpeko Co-founder of Wargaming 🎮✨ We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Marat Karpeko, the co-founder of Wargaming! 🤝🚀 Marat shared invaluable insights on monetization strategies and provided amazing tips that will greatly benefit our cohort. 📈💡 A big thank you to the industry veteran who took the time to support our emerging teams as they embark on their journey in Telegram. 

We’re excited to share our collaboration with @VincentVanHoLM in support of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA)! Streamers and gaming influencers are key to shaping the gaming ecosystem, as they build vibrant communities, inspire engagement, and promote games to wider audiences. With @VincentVanHoLM on board, our teams will gain valuable insights into streaming best practices and practical applications. We truly appreciate your support in driving the gaming community forward!

🌟 Telegram Gaming Accelerator: First Cohort Launches!🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural cohort of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA) is officially underway! Over the next 10 weeks, 10 talented teams—selected from over 300 applications—will work alongside industry experts and Telegram pioneers to refine their games and prepare for Demo Day in San Francisco during GDC. 🚀 Why Telegram? In just a year, Telegram has established itself as a greenfield opportunity for gaming with unparalleled user onboarding, social engagement, and a synergetic Web3 environment. Early hits have shown the potential to onboard millions through hyper-casual games, but now users are demanding deeper, richer experiences—and these teams are ready to deliver. 🎮 What’s in the TGA for participating studios? 🧙♂️ Free gamer traffic 👩💻 Free access to Helika analytics tools 👩🏫 Mentorship from gaming and Web3 experts 🕹️ A collaborative community to test, improve, and optimize games The TGA supports studios developing games across multiple genres—from shooters to RTS to card games. But success in gaming is never guaranteed, especially on emerging platforms like Telegram and TON. That’s why we at Helika are committed to supporting these teams with actionable insights, mentorship, and proven strategies derived from our work with pioneers like Proof of Play and giants like Ubisoft. 🌟 Stay tuned as we share updates from inside the accelerator over the coming weeks—featuring glimpses of product testing, team milestones, and insights into the evolving Telegram gaming ecosystem. The program will conclude with an in-person Demo Day in San Francisco during GDC. We can’t wait to see these teams showcase their work for the entire gaming world to enjoy! Disclosure: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Additionally, Helika and its affiliates may hold positions in the assets mentioned in this article. Check out our medium article in the comments below👇

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