Wharf Street Studios: Awards and Achievements
Wharf Street Studios is a dynamic and innovative animation studio that is quickly making a name for itself in the industry. Founded in 2019, the studio has been on a rapid upward trajectory, thanks to its cutting-edge animation and game design services, as well as its impressive portfolio of products.
One of the hallmarks of Wharf Street Studios is our commitment to delivering high-quality work that is both engaging and entertaining. Whether it’s a 2D or 3D animation project, a motion graphic video, or a game design and development project, the studio’s team of talented artists, developers, and designers are dedicated to creating something truly special.
We constantly explore new tools and techniques to enhance the user experience and create more immersive and engaging content. From blockchain technology and augmented reality to virtual reality, and machine learning, We are always on the lookout for ways to take our work to the next level.
Another major factor in our success is our commitment to cultural heritage. Our products, including the popular Epiko Regal Game and Kathika Digital Motion Comic, are rooted in Indian legends and offer a unique and exciting perspective on the world. These products have been recognized for their cultural significance, and have helped to emotionally connect with users from around the globe.
Of course, all of this hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed. Wharf Street Studios has been showered with a number of different awards and accolades since its incorporation in 2019. Some of the studio’s most notable achievements include:
- Winning the Barclaycard Next Level Award in Barclays Entrepreneur Awards in London, UK, in 2023 — https://events.barclays.com/website/43682/ — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/venkateshtheinnovator_entrepreneur-award-wss-activity-7022232171943731200-tCLe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
- Being recognized by the Government of India in Toycathon 2021
- Being incubated by XR CIE IIIT Hyderabad — XR Startup Program is a collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH). The program aims to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the foundations of the metaverse and nurturing the development of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in India.
- Being a member of the Toy Association of India — An opportunity to contribute to the growth of the toy industry in India and be a part of this vibrant community. The Indian toys market size reached US$ 1.5 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 3.0 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2% during 2023–2028. We look forward to working closely with our colleagues in the industry to drive innovation and bring joy to children everywhere through our toys and play experiences.
- Partnership with ECOMI & Veve — Under our privileged partnership with ECOMI, we are bringing various utilities to the OMI token which is a key to enjoying a range of experiences within the Epiko ecosystem. Along with that, we bring a lot more for our users and to bring the best experiences to them.
- Partnership with Polygon
- Associated with Seedrs UK Platform
- Being an associate with Ukie and Barclays Mobile Growth programme
- Associated with Innovate edge in the UK
- Certified as SEIS and EIS Organisation in the UK
- Incubated by T-hub Telangana
- Accepted onto the Tech Nation Growth Platform
- Accepted into the NVIDIA Inception program — Designed to empower startups. As a member, we’ll have access to cutting-edge technology and NVIDIA experts, as well as opportunities to connect with venture capitalists, get co-marketing support, and more.
We have also had successful events that have helped to showcase our products and services. Some of the notable events where Wharf Street Studios has made an impact include:
- In Singapore, at the Crypto Expo Asia 2022, we exclusively exhibited Epiko Valley and Epiko Physical Collectibles, giving attendees a unique experience and showcasing our innovative approach to gaming, blockchain technology and physical collectibles.
- In London, at DesignerCon 2022, we presented our latest products and services, giving attendees a glimpse into the future of the Epiko Ecosystem.
- In New York, at Comic-con 2022, we were able to connect with a large audience of comic and animation fans, showcasing our work and receiving feedback from the community.
- In New York, at the Web3 Gala, we displayed our Epiko NFTs collection, and highlighted different cultures stories, and ancient history to the world within the 21st century.
- In Anaheim, at DesignerCon 2022, we had an exclusive event in California where Epikoverse was presented for the first time, allowing the audience to experience the virtual space and walk through with VR headsets.
- In Kolkata, at Kidathon 2022, we had an exclusive event in India where Epikoverse was presented, allowing the audience to experience the virtual space and walk through with VR headsets and have Epiko Regal Tournament, winning exciting prizes.
These events have given us the opportunity to connect with our fans and receive valuable feedback from the community.
As for the future, We have some exciting plans to continue our focus on expanding our Epiko ecosystem with the launch of Epikoverse, a metaverse with Web3 and NFT integration, EpikoValley, a board game launch, and the exciting new game of Epiko Bricks. We’re also launching two new classic games: Epiko Chess and Epiko Ludo, an animation series streaming on an OTT platform, establishing Epiko DAO, EpikoMarket 2.0 with Morph feature, and EpikoMerch on the eCommerce platform.
Our vision is to pool competent individuals and deliver high-quality work in the field of animation, digital comics and digital games to make significant contributions in the entertainment industry. The mission is to embrace the cultural heritage of worldwide legends with the help of our enticing products, and to connect emotionally with people.
