# Play Labs Updates

## Announcement: Summer Batch 2020
Play Labs does not have a batch in summer 2020. Sign up for updates.

## Important Dates
- **Demo Day**: August 14, 2018, at 6:00 PM EDT at MIT, classroom E51-115.

## Recent Announcements
### Welcoming Colopl Next as an Investor
- **Date**: July 8, 2018
- **Summary**: Colopl Next is joining as an investor and sponsor for Play Labs.

### MIT Open House Invitation
- **Date**: June 27, 2018
- **Public Event**: Test the latest products from hosted companies.  
**Where**: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, Rooms 32-124 & 32-144  
**When**: July 3rd, 5 PM - 8 PM

### Welcoming Theta Labs as Blockchain Partner
- **Date**: May 16, 2018
- **Summary**: Theta Labs will mentor teams and support blockchain startups at Play Labs.

You can view the full press release on [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/theta-labs-announces-strategic-blockchain-partnership-with-play-labs-300649157.html).

### Call for Startups
- **Date**: February 21, 2018
- **Focus for Summer 2018**: Blockchain, esports, VR/AR, and playful technology startups are encouraged to apply.

## About Play Labs
- **Description**: Play Labs is an incubator/accelerator for startups utilizing playful technology across various industries, hosted at the MIT Game Lab. Mentorship and support from MIT staff and experienced entrepreneurs are provided.

## Types of Startups Encouraged
1. Blockchain for Gaming
2. De-centralized Entertainment Apps
3. Esports and Video Game Streaming
4. AI/Machine Learning Applications
5. VR/AR Applications and Tools

## Event Summary
- **Demo Day**: August 15, 2017, from 6-9 PM. Presentations by 13 playful tech startups with opportunities for demos.

### Additional Resources
- Learn more about Play Labs and its initiatives by visiting [www.playlabs.tv](/content/site-root.html).

### Contact Information
- For inquiries, contact Rizwan Virk at [riz@playlabs.tv](mailto:riz@playlabs.tv) or visit the official website.