BURBANK,
Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The
Walt Disney Company announced the six companies that will be
joining the 2022 Disney Accelerator, a business development program
designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from
around the world. This year's Disney Accelerator class is focused
on building the future of immersive experiences and specializes in
technologies such as augmented reality (AR), non-fungible tokens
(NFTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) characters.
The Disney Accelerator kicks off this week, connecting the 2022
class with the creativity, imagination, and expertise of Disney.
Over the course of the program, each participant company will
receive guidance from Disney's senior leadership team, as well as a
dedicated executive mentor. The Disney Accelerator program will
conclude with a Demo Day in the fall 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," said Bonnie Rosen, General
Manager of the Disney Accelerator program. "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 companies selected to participate in the 2022 Disney
Accelerator program are:
Flickplay: Flickplay is a Web3 social app that
enables users to discover NFTs tied to real-world locations that
they can experience and share via AR.
Inworld: Inworld allows users to create interactive,
AI-driven characters for immersive experiences.
Lockerverse: Lockerverse is a Web3 platform that
empowers creators and brands to tell culture-defining stories and
deliver unique access and experiences.
Obsess: Obsess is an experiential e-commerce platform
that enables brands to create immersive 3D virtual stores on their
websites and on metaverse platforms.
Polygon: Polygon is a scalable blockchain network
that allows developers and enterprises to build Web3
experiences.
Red 6: Red 6 is an AR company that has created a
patented headset and interface that works outdoors in dynamic,
high-performance environments.
As the Company focuses on its next-generation storytelling
efforts, Disney will continue to work with companies like those in
this year's Accelerator class to help develop new technologies and
storytelling canvasses to create connected experiences across
physical, digital, and virtual worlds.
For more information on the 2022 Disney Accelerator program,
visit http://DisneyAccelerator.com.
Contacts:
Kirsten Underwood
Disney Accelerator Communications
kirsten.underwood@disney.com
Colby Colodner
Corporate Communications
colby.b.colodner@disney.com
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