Nintendo has created a Switch-related partnership with Scrum Ventures “to scout startups working on new ways to play or use” the system, reports Bloomberg.
The program, run by Scrum, will look for startups, teams within larger companies or university researchers developing new tools to improve the Nintendo Switch platform, including components, sensors, chips or other add-ons, the venture capital firm said. Scrum and Nintendo will provide developers with assistance to bring products to the market. Neither company plans to invest directly in the startups.
It is unusual for Nintendo to work with a newer company like this, but this is also a sign that they are trying some very new ideas this time around. It is also worth noting that Scrum will choose teams to work with before they pitch their ideas to Nintendo, but these will not include software titles.
Hopefully the results from this will be amazing.