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Xsolla and HP unite to advance education and innovation in gaming
December 2, 2025•3 min
In a move set to redefine how the next generation of game developers learn, build, and launch their careers, Xsolla has announced a global strategic relationship with HP.
The collaboration combines HP’s Gaming Garage learning platform with Xsolla’s Accelerator to create an end-to-end ecosystem that enables aspiring creators to learn, build, and launch their own studios. The integration acts as a catalyst for global opportunities for innovation, introducing new models for game education, incubation, and professional development on a large scale.
A global ecosystem for learning and growth
Through this union, HP and Xsolla will combine their strengths to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end framework that supports creators at every stage of their journey - from classroom to company. There are four key focus areas designed to drive developer growth and opportunity worldwide:- Integrated Learning Frameworks – Combine HP Gaming Garage’s five certificate courses in Game Design, Esports Management, Programming, Generative AI, and Cybersecurity with Xsolla Accelerator’s hands-on mentorship, publishing support, and business readiness training.
- Accelerator and Incubator Pathways – Provide emerging developers with direct access to Xsolla’s accelerator ecosystem, offering mentorship, funding opportunities, investor readiness, and sustainable studio formation.
- Innovation and Collaboration Initiatives – Explore global innovation hubs and educational activations that foster collaboration between industry experts, educators, and aspiring creators.
- Access to HP Gaming Garage Resources – Deliver HP’s educational modules across Xsolla’s learning networks free of charge, reinvesting value into future joint programs and initiatives to support the global developer community.
Empowering the next generation of creators
“Together with HP, we’re building more than an alliance; we’re creating a foundation for the next generation of developers,” said Justin Berenbaum, SVP, Global Industry Relations & Funding at Xsolla. “From education to incubation to investment, this union connects every stage of a developer’s journey and brings new opportunities to creators in every corner of the world.” “Teaming up with Xsolla allows us to fulfill our shared goal of shaping the future gaming ecosystem by providing accessible and impactful learning opportunities,” said Mayank Dhingra, Director and Global Head Education Business and Strategy, HP. “By assimilating HP’s Gaming Garage learning platform with Xsolla’s Accelerator and Curine Academy programs, we will deliver a comprehensive pathway for aspiring developers and provide essential resources to prepare them to be future-ready and transform their ideas into real-world achievements.”Expanding global impact
The program includes pilot programs starting in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and the United Arab Emirates with a goal to reach over 100,000 students and young creators globally. The long-term vision is clear: to make world-class game education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship accessible to anyone, anywhere.Featured articles
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