Xsolla advances global gaming education and innovation in collaboration with hp

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Xsolla advances global gaming education and innovation in collaboration with hp

Los Angeles, USA – Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, has announced a strategic collaboration with HP to strengthen the connection between gaming education, technology, and entrepreneurial development worldwide. The partnership integrates HP’s Gaming Garage learning platform with the Xsolla Accelerator, creating a unified global ecosystem designed to help creators learn, build, and launch their own game studios.

The initiative establishes a comprehensive pathway for aspiring developers by combining structured education with practical incubation and investment opportunities. It aims to expand innovation within the gaming industry and introduce new models for game development, professional training, and studio readiness on an international scale.

Pilot programs have already begun in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and the United Arab Emirates, with the goal of reaching more than 100,000 students and young creators around the world.

The collaboration is structured around four key pillars:

Integrated learning frameworks:
The partnership merges HP Gaming Garage’s five certificate courses—Game Design, Esports Management, Programming, Generative AI, and Cybersecurity—with hands-on mentorship, publishing support, and business training offered through the Xsolla Accelerator.

Accelerator and incubator pathways:
Developers will gain direct access to Xsolla’s accelerator ecosystem, receiving mentorship, investor-readiness support, potential funding opportunities, and structured guidance for establishing sustainable studios.

Innovation and collaboration initiatives:
The program will introduce global innovation hubs and collaborative educational activations that bring together industry experts, educators, and emerging talent.

Access to hp gaming garage resources:
HP will make its educational modules available for free across Xsolla’s learning networks, helping broaden access to skill development for the global developer community.

“Together with HP, we’re building more than an alliance; we’re creating a foundation for the next generation of developers,” said Justin Berenbaum, SVP of Global Industry Relations & Funding at Xsolla. He added that the collaboration unifies all stages of the developer journey—from education to incubation and investment—while opening new global opportunities for creators.

Mayank Dhingra, Director and Global Head of Education Business and Strategy at HP, said the partnership strengthens both organizations’ commitment to shaping the future of the gaming ecosystem. “By integrating HP’s Gaming Garage with Xsolla’s Accelerator and Curine Academy programs, we are creating a comprehensive pathway that equips aspiring developers with the resources needed to turn their ideas into real-world achievements.”

Rytis Joseph Jan, SVP of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at Xsolla, described the initiative as an important step in building the infrastructure needed to support global game creators: “By connecting education, technology, and investment, we’re helping nurture the next generation of talent and accelerating the creation of sustainable studios and innovative projects.”

The joint program ultimately aims to bridge the gap between learning and launching, ensuring that game creators worldwide have the support, tools, and opportunities needed to thrive.