XPLA Launches $10M Grant Program for Web3 Game Developers Amid $15K, $10K, and $250K Competitions

The gaming industry is witnessing a surge in funding opportunities for developers and studios focused on innovative projects. The XPLA and Aethir Cloud Grant Program has launched, offering $10 million in grants aimed at supporting game developers and indie studios creating groundbreaking Web3 projects. The application period for the first round lasts one month. Additionally, the Niantic Studio Real-World Gaming Challenge is currently ongoing, providing participants with a chance to win a share of a $15,000 prize pool for web-based XR games, with submissions open until December 9. Furthermore, the Global XR Design Challenge, organized by Immersive Insiders in collaboration with Meta, ShapesXR, and IDEO, invites both seasoned and beginner XR developers to innovate from December 2 to January 13, with a $10,000 prize pool. Lastly, the SHAPECRAFT competition has commenced, offering participants the opportunity to win a share of $250,000, with entries due by December 16.