Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a strategic collaboration with HP to connect education, technology, and entrepreneurship within the global games industry. This partnership combines HP’s Gaming Garage learning platform with Xsolla’s Accelerator to establish an end-to-end ecosystem designed to enable aspiring creators to learn, build, and launch their own studios. The initiative aims to foster innovation and introduce new models for game education, incubation, and professional development on a large scale. The program includes pilot initiatives set to launch in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and the United Arab Emirates. The overarching goal is to reach over 100,000 students and young creators globally. The collaboration is structured around four primary focus areas intended to drive developer growth and opportunities worldwide. These include Integrated Learning Frameworks, which combine HP Gaming Garage’s five certificate courses (Game Design, Esports Management, Programming, Generative AI, and Cybersecurity) with Xsolla Accelerator’s mentorship, publishing support, and business readiness training. Another key area is Accelerator and Incubator Pathways, providing emerging developers with direct access to Xsolla’s accelerator ecosystem, which offers mentorship, funding opportunities, investor readiness, and support for sustainable studio formation. The program also emphasizes Innovation and Collaboration Initiatives, exploring global innovation hubs and educational activations to encourage cooperation among industry experts, educators, and aspiring creators. Finally, it ensures Access to HP Gaming Garage Resources, delivering HP’s educational modules free of charge across Xsolla’s learning networks to support the global developer community. Justin Berenbaum, SVP, Global Industry Relations & Funding at Xsolla, stated, “Together with HP, we’re building more than an alliance; we’re creating a foundation for the next generation of developers. From education to incubation to investment, this union connects every stage of a developer’s journey and brings new opportunities to creators in every corner of the world.” Mayank Dhingra, Director and Global Head Education Business and Strategy at HP, commented, “Teaming up with Xsolla allows us to fulfill our shared goal of shaping the future gaming ecosystem by providing accessible and impactful learning opportunities. By assimilating HP’s Gaming Garage learning platform with Xsolla’s Accelerator and Curine Academy programs, we will deliver a comprehensive pathway for aspiring developers and provide essential resources to prepare them to be future-ready and transform their ideas into real-world achievements.” By aligning educational resources with industry infrastructure, this joint initiative aims to expand how talent enters and thrives within the games ecosystem. It seeks to bridge the gap between learning and launching a career, ensuring that creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship are accessible to developers globally. Rytis Joseph Jan, SVP Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at Xsolla, added, “This collaboration with HP represents a powerful step forward in building the global infrastructure that empowers game creators. By connecting education, technology, and investment, we’re helping to nurture the next generation of talent and accelerate the creation of sustainable studios and innovative projects around the world. Together, we’re ensuring that great ideas, no matter where they originate, have the opportunity to thrive.”