The start-up team Platypus Interactive has been awarded an EXIST start-up grant since May 2026. The founders first met during the Software Engineering Lab course at the Chair of Software Engineering.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berger continues to support the project and advises the team on the further development of its technology. Platypus Interactive is developing interactive video games for livestreams, enabling viewers to actively influence gameplay in real time.
The funding will allow the team to further develop its technology and take the next steps toward market readiness.
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