Sber is launching Russia’s first educational project, KoMeta, for metaverse entrepreneurs. This was reported by the press service of the company.
Alexander Vedyakhin, a Sber survey conducted at the beginning of the year, showed that one of the barriers to starting their own business for schoolchildren and students is the lack of knowledge on how to take the first step, entrepreneurship seems unattainable for them. Deputy Chairman of the Board of Sberbank.
“But in the current environment of rapidly evolving technologies and available resources, starting your own tech startup is simple – perhaps more than ever. Hence, “KoMeta” has emerged, a place of collaboration and teamwork where children can learn and develop social skills in a play format. “Attracting as many young people as possible with business and technology topics and the metaverse format is great for that.”
Sber said the sandbox was created for aspiring entrepreneurs and young people aged 12 and over who are interested in technology trends, science or personal activity topics, and social skills development. It will regularly host inspiring conferences from famous business people, business games, networking sessions, music concerts and a library of video content. More than 35,000 unique users are scheduled to visit the 3D space by the end of the year.
In addition to watching lectures and concerts, Comet visitors will be able to create their own digital avatars, communicate with other users, complete tasks in five interconnected areas, and receive gifts from Sberbank and partner companies.
Connection to “Kometa” is possible both from a mobile device and from a personal computer, the application does not require downloading and registration. The functionality of the platform and the way they work with it will be constantly updated according to the wishes of its users, the space will be supplemented with new content and become a virtual meeting place for the youth enterprise community.