Gaming
FanClash announces partnership with AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0
Mumbai:c has announced its collaboration with JetSynthesys’ Skyesports for AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0. This partnership is a step in the right direction for both organisations to reignite the CS:GO and Dota 2 ecosystems and revive these esports game titles.
The AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0 Finale is scheduled to happen on 24 December, 2022, at the Bombay Exhibition Center, NESCO at Goregaon, Mumbai, with top personalities from Southeast Asia and India in attendance. This premium esports and gaming IP will also offer a host of esports events, music shows, and meet-and-greets, among other activities, for the gaming community. There is a strong focus by FanClash on fan engagement, including opportunities for fans to connect with their favourite esports stars through fantasy and in-person events.
The competitions in CS:GO and Dota 2 featured open-for-all qualifiers, providing a #PathToPro for aspiring players. Besides the bragging rights and the spectacular trophy, the winners also stand a chance to win from a total prize pool of $10,000 in CSGO, while there is $15,000 on the line for Dota 2.
FanClash co-founder Richa Singh said, “Dota 2 was historically one of the most popular esports games in India, behind only Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However, the rise of mobile esports in the country has led to a shift in focus away from PC-based games like Dota 2 and CS:GO. This partnership with Skyesports will help revitalise the esports ecosystem. We are excited about the potential for on-ground events and opportunities for fans to engage with their most beloved celebrities.
Skyesports founder & CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The Skyesports Championship was introduced in 2019 and since then has grown to become a household name in the Indian gaming industry. This year, we are proud to expand its horizons even further with the on-ground event in Mumbai and by welcoming teams from Southeast Asia. The open-for-all on-ground event and esports competitions will enable even more engagement opportunities with fans, especially with FanClash joining as the official Fantasy partners.”
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
