GIGABYTE Joins as Powered By Partner for Microsoft Excel World Championship India Qualifier

GIGABYTE, a global leader in high-performance computing and PC hardware solutions, has joined the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) India Qualifier as the ‘Powered By’ partner, reinforcing its commitment to supporting emerging formats of competitive excellence and enterprise upskilling through esports.

Organized by Skyesports in collaboration with the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and backed by the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), the tournament is open for students and professionals alike. The India Qualifier, supported by GIGABYTE’s advanced systems, will culminate at the Skyesports HQ in Chennai, with the finale being livestreamed nationwide.

The winner of the India Qualifier will receive a fully funded trip to Las Vegas to represent the country at the MEWC 2025 World Finals. In Las Vegas, the player will wear a jersey with a strategic logo positioning for GIGABYTE. The World Finals will be broadcast live on the FMWC YouTube channel along with broadcasts on ESPN, and global media outlets like The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and more.

As the Powered By partner, GIGABYTE will equip the national finals in Chennai with cutting-edge workstations and performance PCs, enabling precision, speed, and reliability for live problem-solving under pressure. The partnership showcases GIGABYTE’s vision of empowering next-generation professionals with the tools they need for both gaming and productivity.

Commenting on the exciting partnership, Sunil Grewal, Director, GIGABYTE India, said, “At GIGABYTE, we champion performance computing that empowers professionals to solve real-world challenges with speed and precision. Partnering with the Microsoft Excel World Championship reflects our commitment to driving digital excellence and future-ready talent.”

“We’re excited to welcome GIGABYTE as the Powered By partner for this truly one-of-a-kind tournament,” said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports. “At Skyesports, our strength lies in building unconventional and disruptive IPs that expand the scope of what esports can be. The Microsoft Excel World Championship India Qualifier does exactly that—challenging traditional definitions of competition while spotlighting logic, speed, and precision. Partnering with GIGABYTE ensures that the championship is backed by the performance and reliability needed for a stage as unique as this.”

This partnership also aligns with broader national goals around digital skill development, as endorsed by the IDGS, which views the MEWC India Qualifier as a catalyst to highlight India’s growing talent pool in data-driven professions.

Registrations for the open online qualifiers are live at excel-esports.com, and business professionals, students, and analytics enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.