The Walt Disney Company goes big on Web3 with 2022 Disney Accelerator Class
The Walt Disney Company has announced the six companies that will be joining the 2022 Disney Accelerator.
This year's class is focused on building the future of immersive experiences and specialises in technologies such as augmented reality, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and artificial intelligence characters.
The Disney Accelerator kicks off this week. Over the course of the programme, each participant company will receive guidance from Disney's senior leadership team, as well as a dedicated executive mentor.
It will conclude with a Demo Day during the autumn at The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA.
"For nearly a century, Disney has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to build the entertainment experiences of the future," says Bonnie Rosen, General Manager of the Disney Accelerator programme.
"The Disney Accelerator is thrilled to be part of that legacy, and with our newest class of companies, we look forward to furthering our commitment to innovation and continuing to bring magical experiences to Disney audiences and guests for the next 100 years."
The 2022 class is as follows:
Flickplay, a Web3 social app that enables users to discover NFTs tied to real-world locations that they can experience and share via AR.
Inworld allows users to create interactive, AI driven characters for immersive experiences.
Lockerverse is a Web3 platform that empowers creators and brands to tell culture defining stories and deliver unique access and experiences.
Obsess is an experiential e-commerce platform that enables brands to create immersive 3D virtual stores on their websites and on metaverse platforms.
Polygon is a scalable blockchain network that allows developers and enterprises to build Web3 experiences.
Red 6 is an AR company that has created a patented headset and interface that works outdoors in dynamic, high performance environments.
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