Lorien Accelerator

We Empower Games & Game Tech

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🎮 Excited to announce the launch of Lorien Accelerator! 🚀

Lorien Accelerator is a 12-week program, running twice a year, designed to accelerate the growth of seed-stage game studios and game tech companies in the PC, console, and XR markets. Our mission is to equip founders with the tools, resources, and networks they need to build timeless, impactful game businesses. 🕹️

🌟 What We Do:
Throughout the program, we help our founders build innovative, joyful, user-centric, sustainable, and unique entertainment experiences and solutions. With the support of our world-class mentor and partner network—featuring industry leaders with past experiences at Blizzard Entertainment, Crytek, Respawn Entertainment, Microsoft, AWS, and more—we empower teams to turn bold visions into reality. 🏆 

Why Lorien is Unique:
- A first-of-its-kind accelerator in Türkiye, and one of the few globally.
- A boutique, intense, and impact-driven program designed specifically for the gaming industry.
- A comprehensive ecosystem provides:
🌍 Global connections to top-tier game developers, marketing experts, and publishing professionals.
⚙️ Access critical tools, resources, and expertise to power your journey.
💰 Support your fundraising with a wide network of investors ready to back exceptional game businesses. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, we accept applications globally. 

Whether you aim to create a world-class game, grow your player base, secure funding, or scale globally, Lorien is here to help you succeed.

💡 Our founders and mentors bring a wealth of experience from founding and scaling startups, leading well-known companies, and driving success in the gaming and tech industries. Together with 20+ mentors and our industry partners, we aim to empower the future of games and game tech.

🤝 Our Partners: We’re proud to collaborate with @awscloud @MicrosoftTR , @apytekmer and more. Stay tuned for exciting upcoming announcements!

👉 Apply today, and let’s build the future of gaming together. https://t.co/9snYrteGhw

#LorienAccelerator #GamingStartups #GameDevelopment #PCgaming #gamedev #investors #vc #Funding #startups #accelerator #games

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🚨 Last Call for WN Istanbul 2026 Applications!

We’re selecting 5 game studios from Türkiye to join the WN Istanbul 2026 showcase initiative.

Selected teams will receive:

🎮 Free WN Istanbul Standard Pass
🎮 Dedicated showcase/demo area access
🎮 Direct exposure to publishers, investors, and industry leaders
🎮 Networking opportunities with the global gaming ecosystem
🎮 Feedback from industry experts and potential partners

Whether you’re building for mobile, PC, console, XR, or AI-powered gaming experiences, this is an opportunity to showcase your work and connect with the people who can help you take it further.

⏰ Applications close today!
🌐 Apply now on our website

Special thanks to our official partners @wnconf and @GIST_EN (GIST) 🤝
See you all at WN Istanbul on June 18–19! 🚀🎮

#GameDev #GamingIndustry #IndieGames #GameStudio #WNIstanbul #GamingIstanbul #LorienAccelerator #GameFounders #GameDevelopment #TurkishGaming #GameBusiness

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

Our Founding Partner and CEO, @DilaraKececi , will be in San Francisco for @Official_GDC , March 9 to 13.

If you are attending GDC and would like to connect, feel free to reach out and send a DM to her directly ☕️

Dilara is always excited to meet gaming founders, operators, investors, publishers, and anyone building in games.

See you in SF soon! 🎮🌉

#GDC #GDC2026 #LorienAccelerator #GameDev #VentureCapital

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

READY?

If you’re building a game or gametech startup and wondering how to reach users, fundraise, build a high-growth game business, and scale faster, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

🚀 Today is the last day to apply to Lorien Accelerator S26.

We empower gaming founders who are already building and want to move faster, sharper, and more confidently toward players and investors.

No noise. No generic accelerator advice.
Just hands-on support from the very best in gaming, across 6 different time zones.

Let’s grow together.

🎮 Press start. Apply today!
🔗 https://t.co/ButBmRHFAb

#LorienAccelerator #GameFounders #IndieGames #GameStartups #LastDay #ApplyNow #GamingVC #Fundraising #ScaleFaster #GameDev

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🕹️Building a game startup is hard. You don’t have to do it alone.

Applications for the next batch close tomorrow!
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/zxbYCnEiNJ

#LorienAccelerator #GameFounders #IndieGames #GameStartups #LastCall #Gaming #VC #fundraising #startups

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

Applications for the next batch close in 3 days!

Enjoy our latest blog post from our Founding Partner & CEO @DilaraKececi 🔥✍️

Read here: https://t.co/Qox6pb5iCK

#indiedev #startups #accelerator #fundraising #venturecapital #founder #indiegame #gamedev

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

@annbordetsky 👋🏻🎮🚀

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

It’s time.
Lorien’s first-ever Demo Day is happening on November 6 in Istanbul 🚀

An exclusive evening where global founders, investors, and partners come together to explore the future of gaming, gametech, and AI in interactive media.

From our Batch I portfolio to later-stage global founders’ Saga Stage showcases, this night marks a new chapter for Lorien, and for the gaming founders building from Türkiye to the world. 🌍

Register for the event now: https://t.co/cyq1Ry5E9u

#LorienAccelerator #DemoDay #Gaming #GameTech #AI #VentureCapital #Founders #InvestInGames #FromSeedlingtoSaga #Lothlórien 🌿🧝‍♀️

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

“When’s your game launching?”
“What engine are you using?”
“How many wishlists do you have?”

Game founders get asked these all the time.
But rarely: “Are you a studio — or a startup?”

That one question? Changes everything.

It changes how you build.
How you hire.
How you raise.
How you define success.

Our latest post is for anyone navigating the messy middle:
Studio mindset, startup ambition — and no clear map.
We break down the differences, the traps, and why clarity early on is your biggest unlock.

🔗Read it here: https://t.co/tICwFWjGHg
✍ @DilaraKececi

#gamedevelopment #startups #gaas #founders #vc #gaming #LorienAccelerator #indiegamedev #substack #blog

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome @BilgemCakir_whq to Lorien’s Lead Mentor Team! 🚀

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, including Microsoft Direct X and leadership roles at companies like Amazon, Bilgem brings a wealth of expertise to our community. With his founder role in @claytoken_games and as the voice behind the “Yalın Kod” YouTube channel, he’s a well-known mentor providing unique valuable insight and supporting the next generation of tech & gaming talent and entrepreneurs.

Join us in celebrating his addition to Lorien, where his insights will inspire and empower our portfolio founders to reach new heights! 💪 🔥

@BilgemCakir

#LorienAccelerator #Mentorship #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering #Lorien #Innovation #TechCommunity #CareerGrowth #SoftwareDevelopment #Leadership #Coding #TechMentor #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndieGames #GameDev

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🚀 Lorien’in Lider Mentor Ekibi’ne @BilgemCakir ‘ı dahil ettiğimiz için çok mutluyuz! 🚀

Yazılım mühendisliğinde 20 yıldan fazla deneyime sahip olan Bilgem, Microsoft Direct X’teki yazılım geliştirme deneyimi sonrası Amazon’da yönetici rolü üstlenmiş bir isim. @claytoken_games in kurucusu olarak gösterdiği başarıların yanı sıra “Yalın Kod” YouTube kanalıyla da tanınıyor.

Teknoloji ve oyun dünyasında yeni nesil yetenekleri ve girişimcileri destekleyen bir mentor olarak, sunduğu değerli bakış açılarıyla Lorien’in ekosistemdeki etkisine büyük katkı sağlayacağına eminiz.

Onun deneyimleri ve vizyonu, portföyümüzdeki kurucuları cesaretlendirip onlara yeni ufuklar açacak. 💪 🔥

Hoşgeldin “Bilgem Abi”! 🤩

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[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

Let’s make some more noise! ⚡🔥 We’re thrilled to be featured on @webrazzi 🎮 🚀

🔗Check out the full article here: https://t.co/xGBT8Mnc8l

@guvencat @dreamkin @kayrakerikupcu @_Can_a @cuneytdevrim @sakkilic @DilaraKececi

#LorienAccelerator #GameFounders #GamingStartups #Webrazzi #IndieDev #GameDev #VentureCapital #StartupAccelerator #GamingInnovation #FutureOfGaming #Founders #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

💡 Why the Right Co-Founder Can Make or Break Your Studio

Finding a co-founder isn’t just about teaming up with someone who loves games—it’s about alignment, complementary skills, and resilience when things get tough.

65% of startups fail due to co-founder conflict. The gaming industry is no exception. The best co-founders aren’t just partners in success—they are battle-tested allies in the hardest moments of your startup journey.

In this blog post, we break down:
• Why the right co-founder is your biggest asset—or liability
• How to choose a co-founder who fills your gaps, not mirrors you
• The common mistakes that destroy co-founder relationships, sometimes before they start

✍️ @DilaraKececi

📖 Read the full article here: https://t.co/VkK4xLlyeY

#GameDev #GamingStartups #LorienAccelerator #IndieDev #GameBusiness #CoFounders #StartupSuccess #GamingIndustry #Entrepreneurship #TeamBuilding

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🚀 Last chance! 🚀
Today’s the final day to apply for Lorien Accelerator’s S25 Batch!

If you’re building a PC, console, XR game studio, or a game tech startup, this is your shot. Get access to global funding, a top-tier mentor network, and the right support to scale with Lorien.

🔥 Thank you @onedio , for covering how we’re on a mission to shape the future of game startups.—check it out: https://t.co/iJyRpNYsTh

👉 Apply now, link in bio!

#gamingstartups #lorienaccelerator #gamedev #gameindustry #indiegames #startups #venturecapital #XR #console #PCgaming #gametech #accelerator

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

“Lorien Accelerator launches a new era in gaming” by ⁦@mobidictum⁩ 🎮🚀♥️

#LorienAccelerator #GamingStartups #GameDev #OyunGirişimi #GameDevelopment #StartupLife #GameDesign #IndieGames #GameEntrepreneur #TechStartups #GameTech #GamingInnovation https://t.co/naFK6ST0PI

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🌟 Celebrating Women in Gaming 🌟

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we honor the incredible women shaping the gaming world—building studios, designing experiences, and leading the way for the next generation. 🎮✨

At Lorien, we believe gaming thrives when everyone has a chance to shine. In our latest blog, our Founding Partner & CEO @DilaraKececi highlights inspiring women who have left their mark on the industry, from global pioneers like Carol Shaw, @amy_hennig @ibjade @hunicke @br @K2theSwift @djbteamsters @Arty_Mis to powerhouse leaders in Turkey like @rinaonur and @SimayDinc .

Let’s celebrate their impact, play their games, and amplify their voices! Who are the women in gaming that inspire you? Tag them in the comments, and let’s keep the recognition going. ⬇️ 💜

🚀 Read the full post here: https://t.co/kZBr8oAV5b

#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInGaming #LorienAccelerator #IndieDev #GameDev #womeningames

[egirişim @egirisim]

PC, konsol ve XR girişimleri için Türkiye’den globale uzanan program: Lorien Accelerator https://t.co/FpyayCDy8B

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

🎮 A playbook can be copied. Instinct can’t.

Tech startups have YC. Game founders never had their own.

Traditional accelerators don’t get the industry. Publishers play it safe. Funding goes to what’s proven, not what’s possible. That’s why we built Lorien—not to copy YC’s model but to create something uncopyable.

🚀 A tribe of game founders pushing each other to go bolder.
🎯 Mentors who’ve shipped, not just advised.
⏳ Twelve weeks to move faster than you ever thought possible.

If you’re building something ambitious in gaming—whether a studio or gametech startup—now’s the time to apply.

A playbook can be copied. But this? This has to be lived. 🚀🎮

✍ @DilaraKececi

📖 Read the full article: https://t.co/eksJcuWKyM

#GamingStartups #IndieDev #GameDev #StartupAccelerator #Gametech #LorienAccelerator #BuildTheFuture #GameIndustry

[Swipeline TR @Swipeline_tr]

Mobil oyunların ötesine geçerek PC ve XR alanlarındaki yatırımcı ve hızlandırıcı eksikliğini de gidermeyi amaçlayan Lorien Accelerator, hızlandırma programının ilk dönemi için 9 Mart’a kadar başvuru alacak. https://t.co/S5AlXNLPJj

[Lorien Accelerator @LorienGaming]

Thank you @sabah for featuring #LorienAccelerator 🚀 Applications are still open, final deadline is March 9,2025!

🔗 Apply today: https://t.co/0PE0P8Jw3q

#GameStartups #GameTech #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #GamingIndustry #StartupAccelerator #FounderJourney #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #TechStartups #LorienAccelerator #GlobalScale #BuildInPublic #GameBusiness #LevelUp #ApplyNow #StartupGrowth #GamingStartups