Global media publication GosuGamers has announced that it is launching a grant programme on its tournament platform, GosuBattles, to support grassroots esports in the Philippines and India.
The programme aims to support local tournament organisers through funding, guidance, promotion and more ‘to create meaningful competitive experiences’ throughout Asia.
The grant is aimed towards both creators and gaming community members, from student organisations to fully fledged esports brands, all in the Philippines and India. Organisers can then use the grant to fund tournament prize pools, invest in technical setups, promote the event and create content.
GosuGamers states that the amount granted depends on the size of the tournament, including the number of participating players and total sign-ups. On GosuGamers’ official website, it states that it offers cash grants of up to $400 (~£296) for organisers who host on the platform based on a ‘tiered structure and performance criteria.’
Bryan Huang, Director of Growth and Strategy at GosuGamers, said: “The launch of the GosuBattles Grant Programme reflects our commitment to building grassroots esports from the ground up. This initiative gives local organisers the funding, tools and visibility to bring their tournaments to life and grow lasting communities around them.”
To apply for the grant, applicants must submit a request at least two months before the tournament start date and adhere to the terms and conditions. Although restricted to India and the Philippines, GosuGamers notes that it may expand into other countries in the future.
GosuBattles allows amateur organisers to run end-to-end tournaments for games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings. The tournament platform streamlines registration, brackets, match reporting, and post-event content for viewer convenience.
GosuGamers’ proprietary tournament platform covers a wide variety of esports titles, from FSP titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Overwatch 2, to popular MOBAs such as League of Legends and Dota 2. However, the grant is eligible for any competitive game, including chess.
