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July 19, 2018

announcement, event
Rizwan Virk
Play Labs, a Summer Accelerator at MIT, ...

SUMMER, 2018 CLASS ON THE MIT CAMPUS TO SHOWCASE 10 STARTUPS ACROSS A MIX OF ESPORTS, BLOCKCHAIN, VR/AR AND ED-TECH
The Demo Day will be on August 14, 2018 at 6:00 pm EDT at MIT in classroom E51-115.

July 8, 2018

Rizwan Virk
Welcoming Colopl Next as an investor and ...

June 27, 2018

announcement, event
Rizwan Virk
Play With Us at our MIT Open House - July 3rd

On Tuesday, July 3rd, we’re inviting the public to test the latest products and games created by the companies we’re hosting at Play Labs!

WHERE: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, Rooms 32-124 & 32-144
WHEN: July 3rd, 5pm - 8pm

May 16, 2018

Rizwan Virk
Welcoming Theta Labs As Blockchain Partner

We're excited to welcome Theta Labs, Inc., as a partner and sponsor for our summer 2018 batch!  This is the first year we will be including blockchain startups, and Theta will be a part of that.  Theta's founder/CEO, Mitch Liu, an MIT alum, will be a mentor for our teams as well, and Theta's participation will encourage adoption of blockchain in the MIT startup eco-system.

You can see the full press release announcement below, or on PR Newswire here

February 21, 2018

Rizwan Virk
Call For Startups - Play Labs - Summer, 2018 ...

application
Applications are open now until March 15 for the second batch of incubated startups to be held Summer 2018 on campus with the MIT Game Lab, with focus on Blockchain/Bitcoin and eSports Technology, with investment option in Bitcoin

New Application Deadline: Feb 28
Want to build your playful tech startup (VR/AR/AI, etc) this summer?

Let us help you with funding, facilities, and mentorship from industry leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and MIT faculty.

Apply before February 28 to become a part of the first batch of Play Labs and build your startup on the MIT Campus this summer!

Get more info and apply online at www.playlabs.tv

Still looking for an idea?
See our Request for Startups

Curious why we started Play Labs?
Read the post by our Executive Director, Riz Virk, Why We Started Play Labs

Questions about Play Labs and whether your startup/idea qualifies?
Read our updated FAQ or email us at info@playlabs.tv

Special Note: Want to apply but you're not from MIT?
We've received quite a few inquiries from non-MIT teams. As a result, we are opening up one slot in the program for "visiting scholar" teams (teams that are affiliated with another university in the Boston area). See our FAQ for specifics, or email us at  info@playlabs.tv._

ACCELERATOR WILL OFFER FUNDING, FACILITIES AND MENTORSHIP RESOURCES FOR SELECTED STARTUPS; APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW FOR THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM LAUNCH IN SUMMER 2017

Cambridge, MA and Mountain View, CA -- January 18, 2017 -- Bayview Labs, LLC and Seraph Group announced Play Labs for MIT students and alumni to launch startups that utilize playful technologies. The first batch of companies will be selected from MIT students and alumni, and will run from June - August, 2017 on campus at MIT in Cambridge, MA.