Starting April 2026

Build What The
World Will Play.

A 6–9 month hybrid program based in Tehran, starting April 2026, built to help ambitious teams design, build, and launch globally-ready mobile games through world-class mentorship, guidance, and growth opportunities, all from our shared workspace.

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Global-first program designed for teams building for international players

6–9 months of hands-on mentorship, design, and publishing readiness

Selected teams receive a monthly stipend throughout the acceleration period

Top teams receive up to $60,000 in additional marketing support

"We empower game creators with the strategy, mentorship, and marketing power to launch globally."

How the Program Works

The Parallax Accelerator is a hands-on, in-person journey in Tehran, designed to take your game from prototype to players around the world. Over 6–9 months, selected teams work full-time from our shared workspace, collaborating with mentors, publishers, and investors — learning, building, testing, and launching together through real production and publishing cycles.

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Send us your prototype and tell us your story.
We're looking for ambitious creators ready to build for global players.
Selected teams will be invited to join the hybrid accelerator based in Tehran.

Acceleration & Product Development

Once accepted, teams move into full-time development at our workspace.
During this phase, you'll build, test, and refine your game through hands-on mentorship focused on gameplay design, production, and creative excellence. Each week includes development sprints, creative feedback loops, and deep collaboration with mentors to help your team reach production excellence.

Demo Days

Top-performing teams showcase their games to a panel of publishers, investors, and industry experts. Demo Days are where teams open the door to global publishing and partnership opportunities.

Growth & Support

After Demo Days, selected teams continue their journey with Parallax through our Growth Program.
This includes dedicated funding up to $60,000 in marketing support with hands-on guidance from mentors and publishing partners to help launch and scale their games globally.
Teams receive monthly stipends during the acceleration period, contingent upon meeting predefined KPIs and milestone targets to ensure continued focus on development.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for teams and individuals who have first-hand experience bringing a game from concept to launch. The outcome of that launch isn't what matters — what matters is that you've already gone through the full journey once.

Concept & Prototype

Applicants should have a clear game concept and an early prototype that reflects the direction of their project.

Proven Skills

It's also important that you bring proven skills in at least one of the core disciplines of game development, such as programming, game design, 2D/3D art, or project management.

Global Language

Since our launches target a global audience, your game should be prepared in English or offered in multiple languages to ensure smooth publishing.

Our Partners

We collaborate with leading partners empowering the next generation of global game creators.

Funtory

Golrang Ventures

Incytel

TOD

Bazaar

Ready to Apply?

APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN

Apply before March 10, 2026, to join the 2026 cohort.

Submit your details and game prototype to be considered for selection.

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6-9

Months

$60K

Marketing Support

100%

Commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome both individual creators and established teams with real experience in game development. You should have at least a playable prototype, a clear vision for international players, and basic English communication skills.

Not necessarily. What matters most is that you've gone through the process of developing and launching a game — regardless of the outcome. Whether your previous project succeeded or failed, the key is what you've learned from that experience and how you'll apply it to your next game.

The program is held full-time at our Tehran office, but teams can also participate in a hybrid format. However, it's essential that all teams are able to attend in-person sessions at our office on certain days each week.

Yes. There is no participation fee. Selected teams receive mentorship, workspace access, and financial support throughout the program. In return, participants are expected to stay fully dedicated to their game development and actively engage in all sessions and activities during the acceleration period.

Yes. Parallax takes a defined ownership stake or revenue share as part of the accelerator agreement. This share is reasonable and fully negotiable, ensuring a fair and sustainable partnership for both sides.

We're open to a wide range of mobile games — from early prototypes to titles already in development. What matters most is your commitment to building for global players and your ability to grow through the accelerator.

All teams accepted into the accelerator receive a monthly stipend to support their living and development costs. Top-performing teams may also receive up to $60,000 in marketing support during the growth phase.

Core development equipment and tools are the responsibility of each team. However, through our partners, participants may gain access to certain software, services, or resources that support their development process.

Yes, but we strongly recommend having at least one partner. Game development is collaborative, and teams with complementary skills (design, programming, art, etc.) have a higher chance of success.

Top teams continue into the Growth Program, receiving additional support, mentorship, and funding for marketing and publishing. Parallax also helps connect teams with global publishers and investors.

Yes. You can reapply in the next cycle after improving your prototype or updating your submission.

Not at this stage. To apply to the Parallax Accelerator, you'll need both a defined game concept and an early playable prototype that reflects your core direction. The program is designed for creators who have already taken the first concrete steps toward development — not those starting entirely from scratch.

Build What TheWorld Will Play.