NEW DELHI: GIGABYTE, a global leader in high-performance computing and PC hardware solutions, has announced its partnership as the ‘Powered By’ sponsor for the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) India Qualifier, reaffirming its commitment to emerging competitive formats that bridge the gap between esports and enterprise excellence.
Organized by Skyesports in collaboration with the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and supported by the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), the MEWC India Qualifier is open to both students and professionals. With the national finals set to take place at Skyesports HQ in Chennai, the tournament will be livestreamed across India, bringing real-time spreadsheet action to screens nationwide.
The winner of the India Qualifier will earn a fully sponsored trip to Las Vegas to represent India at the MEWC 2025 World Finals, where they will wear a national jersey featuring GIGABYTE’s logo in a premium placement. The World Finals will be broadcast live on the FMWC YouTube channel, with global media coverage from ESPN, The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and more.
As the Powered By partner, GIGABYTE will equip the India finals with cutting-edge workstations and high-performance PCs, ensuring participants have the speed, reliability, and computing power needed for real-time problem-solving under pressure. This collaboration reinforces GIGABYTE’s vision of empowering a new generation of professionals through performance-driven technology that supports both productivity and gaming.
“At GIGABYTE, we champion high-performance computing that enables professionals to tackle real-world challenges with speed and precision,” said Sunil Grewal, Director, GIGABYTE India. “Our partnership with the Microsoft Excel World Championship reflects our ongoing commitment to building digital-first talent and driving innovation across competitive and enterprise domains.”
Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, added,
“We’re thrilled to welcome GIGABYTE as the Powered By partner for this one-of-a-kind event. At Skyesports, we focus on creating disruptive IPs that challenge traditional definitions of esports. The Excel World Championship exemplifies that vision—showcasing skill, logic, and precision in a high-stakes, gamified format. With GIGABYTE’s support, we are set to deliver a seamless and powerful experience for all participants.”
The initiative also aligns with India’s national focus on digital skill development, as championed by the IDGS. The MEWC India Qualifier is being seen as a unique platform to highlight India’s rising talent in data-driven and analytical professions.
