# Play Labs Updates

### **Play Labs does not have a batch in summer 2020. Sign up for updates.**

#### July 19, 2018  
*announcement, event*  
**Rizwan Virk**  
[Play Labs, a Summer Accelerator at MIT, ...](/content/blog/2018/6/28/play-labs-a-summer-accelerator-at-mit-announces-2018-class-of-playful-startups-and-demo-day/index.html)

**_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 ...](/content/blog/2018/7/8/welcoming-colopl-next-as-an-investor-and-sponsor-for-play-labs/index.html)

#### June 27, 2018  
*announcement, event*  
**Rizwan Virk**  
[Play With Us at our MIT Open House - July 3rd](/content/blog/2018/6/27/play-with-us-at-our-mit-open-house-july-3rd/index.html)

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](/content/site-root.html)!

**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](/content/blog/2018/5/16/theta-labs-announces-strategic-blockchain-partnership-with-play-labs/index.html)

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](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/theta-labs-announces-strategic-blockchain-partnership-with-play-labs-300649157.html)

#### February 21, 2018  
**Rizwan Virk**  
[Call For Startups - Play Labs - Summer, 2018 ...](/content/blog/2018/2/21/call-for-startups-play-labs-summer-2018-batch/index.html)

[application](/content/blog/index.html)  
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](http://mit.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4e3479d2d138efc8ac2b94053&id=75a47d6ca4&e=54181a295c)

**_Still looking for an idea?_**  
See our [Request for Startups](http://mit.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4e3479d2d138efc8ac2b94053&id=fd374cc619&e=54181a295c)

**_Curious why we started Play Labs?_**  
Read the post by our Executive Director, Riz Virk, [Why We Started Play Labs](http://mit.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4e3479d2d138efc8ac2b94053&id=be9885631b&e=54181a295c)

**_Questions about Play Labs and whether your startup/idea qualifies?_**  
Read our [updated FAQ](http://mit.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=4e3479d2d138efc8ac2b94053&id=a042c2ae7d&e=54181a295c) or email us at [info@playlabs.tv](mailto: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](mailto: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.