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LunaTone Partners with T1 for eSports Education in Japan

In a groundbreaking initiative, LunaTone Inc., headquartered in the Roppongi district of Tokyo, has entered into a collaborative agreement with T1 ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS CO., LTD., the operators of one of the world's leading eSports teams, T1. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) set to be signed in May 2025, aims to develop a comprehensive business curriculum tailored to nurture talent within Japan’s burgeoning eSports market.

Objectives and Initiatives

The focus of this partnership is to bolster the eSports industry in Japan by enhancing workforce capabilities and establishing a solid industrial foundation. The collaboration will include several key initiatives:

• - Development and Systematization of eSports Education Curriculum: A structured curriculum designed specifically for eSports education.
• - Implementation of Targeted Educational Programs: Programs aimed at youth, students, and working professionals to enhance their skills in the growing eSports field.
• - Strengthening Career Path Support: This will include internships and direct career support to help participants transition into the eSports industry.
• - Promotion through Events and Awareness Campaigns: Domestic and international events will be organized to promote the eSports educational initiatives.

About the T1 Esports Academy

The T1 Esports Academy, an institution operated by T1, is dedicated to training professional gamers. With an extensive track record, over 1,700 individuals have participated in their programs, leading to the production of numerous professional gamers. This academy emphasizes systematic and specialized training, and it seeks to provide aspiring gamers with the skills necessary to thrive in a competitive environment.

On its part, LunaTone has already established partnerships with several universities in Japan, including Temple University Japan Campus, Tsukuba University, Hannan University, and international institutions such as the University of Michigan and the University of Tennessee. They have been offering an array of practical education programs related to business and creative talent development in collaboration with local governments such as Ibaraki Prefecture and Osaka City. Their emphasis on real project involvement and interaction with industry professionals has gained them high regard as a bridge between education and business.

Program Rollout Plans

The new program is expected to be incrementally rolled out in the fall, in partnership with various universities, vocational schools, and international institutions across Japan. Notably, exceptional participants may be offered internship opportunities with T1, LunaTone, and other associated organizations. This is aimed at assisting in global career development, leveraging T1’s formidable brand power and the well-established practical education methodologies of the T1 Esports Academy.

By integrating LunaTone's business curriculum, which is directly related to the eSports ecosystem and its practical experiences, with T1’s educational expertise, the two organizations aim to create a novel eSports education model in Japan, thereby reinforcing the underlying industrial framework.

Future details regarding the program and recruitment guidelines will be announced progressively.

About LunaTone Inc.

LunaTone Inc. specializes in advancing innovation through gaming, eSports, and the metaverse. They provide solutions that connect the industry and invigorate communities through research, strategic planning, content production, talent development, and educational programs. Known for their trustworthiness among a diverse range of partners, including government bodies, educational institutions, and businesses both domestically and internationally, LunaTone envisions a future of digital engagement with sustainable and meaningful impacts on society.