The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has launched the Esports Nations Cup Development Fund, aiming to support the growth of national teams.
The development fund will commit at least $20m (~£14.8m) annually, covering logistics and promotional events to build awareness around national esports teams.
In addition to this, the fund will also cover travel for teams competing in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, alongside supporting the use of bootcamps.
Besides this, the EWCF has opened applications for countries interested in competing to become National Team Partners. Selected nations will be responsible for establishing their teams’ identities through marketing and community engagement efforts to build a national fandom.