PixelPaddle Bridges Sports, Technology, and Academia Through #PixelCricket and Industry Collaboration
The integration of VR Cricket into #PixelPaddle’s digital platforms has sparked widespread attention under the banner of #PixelCricket. What began as an immersive and engaging sports experience has rapidly evolved into a transformational learning platform, drawing interest not only from youth sports teams but also from the academic community, eager to explore cutting-edge technologies and their applications. Academia Meets Immersive Technology Amidst this growing recognition, a leading academic institution identified the potential of PixelPaddle’s Sports Metaverse solution and approached the company for collaboration. The institution sought to both showcase its brand in an innovative environment and enhance student learning outcomes by aligning its curriculum with in-demand technology stacks and tools. PixelPaddle responded with a strategic partnership that extended beyond branding. The company provided critical support by helping the institution incorporate industry-driven skills into its academic framework, ensuring that students gain not just theoretical knowledge but also practical, market-relevant expertise. Focus College Collaboration One of the key milestones in this journey was PixelPaddle’s partnership with Focus College. Under the leadership of CEO Meer Anwar and his global team, PixelPaddle offered expert consultation to the college while actively bridging the gap between academia and industry. As part of this initiative: Industry Mentorship and Knowledge Exchange Beyond academic integration, PixelPaddle also piloted a unique program by inviting industry leaders to interact with students – #FocusTalks. These sessions allowed students to gain first-hand insights from seasoned professionals, learn from real-world experiences, and seek guidance in shaping their career trajectories. This mentorship-driven initiative has been highly appreciated across academia, industry, and youth circles alike. By connecting students with industry veterans, PixelPaddle is not only helping them plan their career growth with confidence but also fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability. Shaping the Future of Youth Engagement PixelPaddle’s collaboration with academia demonstrates how immersive technology platforms like #PixelCricket can transcend entertainment to become powerful enablers of education, skill development, and career readiness. Through such initiatives, PixelPaddle is staying true to its mission: As the initiative expands, the success of this model underscores the potential of blending immersive technology, sports engagement, and academic collaboration to not only transform learning outcomes but also contribute meaningfully to the future of work and innovation ecosystems.
Programmer – Game Engine
Job Title: Programmer – Game Engine(Computational Physics & AI Simulation)Location: Hybrid / Remote – CanadaEmployment Type: Contract / Full-Time Role Overview This role combines physics simulation, AI modeling, and 3D gameplay integration. The ideal candidate will help resolve physics challenges, enhance environmental realism, and use real-world and simulated data to model dynamic, responsive gameplay behaviors (such as ball trajectories, spin, and collision realism). You’ll collaborate with the development team to design intelligent, physics-aware interactions that make our Sports Metaverse and VR worlds feel more natural, data-driven, and lifelike. Key Responsibilities Qualifications & Skills What We Offer: How to apply: Apply in confidence to using the form below by June 30th, 2025. Join PixelPaddle and be part of an industry-leading team at the convergence of sports, blockchain, and the metaverse. This role provides an exciting opportunity to innovate and impact the future of interactive digital experiences. If you’re passionate about Unity development and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the Sports Metaverse, we’d love to hear from you!
Youth Engagement Session during a Community Open House
Last Sunday, the community hall in Masjid Al-Salaam Burnaby was alive with the sounds of children and young professionals attending the Youth Engagement Program. The event was special in the sense that it included an engaging session from PixelPaddle CEO, Meer Anwar, and his wife, UBC PhD alumna, Yumna Meer. The couple has been on the same journey that many of the attendees are on. Hence, they were able to relate to the participants personally. Unlike most corporate sessions, where speakers drone on while standing at the front, Meer and Yumna made their way into the audience and spoke to everyone in a much more informal and relatable manner. Their approach was much more personal, filled with anecdotes about their own life journeys, mentioning the uncertainties, the lessons learned the hard way, and the defining moments that shaped their careers. “I remember sending out job applications after graduation and all I heard was crickets. That was the moment I realized that degrees open doors, but skills and the ability to stay in the room make a difference,” Meer shared. His transparency was particularly refreshing to the youth at the event. Yumna, with her social welfare background, offered a viewpoint that appealed to many of the younger women in the audience when she said, “There will always be people that will try and convince you to pick either family or ambition. You don’t have to, but it will take some kind of a personal rhythm to be in balance, and that means breaking stereotypes.” Practical Outcomes That Seemed Like Life Advice The couple organized their pointers around three relatable topics: To highlight that careers develop through experience rather than perfect beginnings, Meer shared his early career “horror stories”, including the time he went for a tech interview unaware of Java. Yumna explained the hidden rules she’s learned with great enthusiasm: The session’s most emotional part captured their discussion around impact-driven work. Meer got emotional recalling PixelPaddle’s first sports application, It was powerful in that it helped a special kids to enjoy the cricket while experiencing Cricket Metaverse Stadium. It reinforced the idea that true success combines empathy and impact. The Magic of Real TalkAs samosas/refreshments were passed around, the formal speaker-audience barrier melted away into a family-style discussion about: More Than Just a SeminarAs the clock neared 01 PM, the non-muslim community observed the day prayers and the informal discussion continues till evening, Meer and Yumna stayed even late to review resumes and exchange LinkedIn details.