Krafton to select 6 Indian Game Startup Mentoring Programs KIGI 2nd Company

Apr 21, 2025

Krafton to select 6 Indian Game Startup Mentoring Programs KIGI 2nd Company



Krafton announced the selection of the second batch of the Indian gaming start-up mentoring program 'Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI)' and said it will continue to foster the Indian gaming development ecosystem.

KIGI is selected as a program launched in October 2023 by Krafton to promote India's game development ecosystem and foster globally competitive game companies, and start-ups will receive up to $150,000 (about 200 million won) in subsidies along with mentoring from game industry experts for six months to a year. Through this, participants can implement original game ideas and lay a practical foundation for entering the global market. Krafton is serving a locally customized game called 'Battlegrounds Mobile India' in India and is one of the most important overseas buyers.

In the second period, the number of selected companies was increased by two from the first period to a total of six. In addition, new game development bases such as Kolkata and Madurai will be established to establish an ecosystem to foster game developers nationwide, Krafton said. It also added that it will expand its partner network to global technology companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide core support such as cloud computing, back-end infrastructure, and expert advice.




KIGI was supported by more than 350 companies across India, and a total of six startups, including Cleanup Games, Advaita Interactive, Singular Scheme, Smash Head Studio, Unwind Games, and Ginger Games, were finally selected through the selection process.

Son Hyun-il, CEO of Krafton India, said, "Games go beyond mere entertainment, they are a means to connect people, express themselves, and exert a cultural impact. Through KIGI, Krafton will continue to support Indian developers to lead new trends and broaden the boundaries of the game."

Meanwhile, four startups that participated in the first KIGI have completed game development in Nagaland, Gurgaon, New Delhi, and Bengaluru and are preparing to launch them in earnest. ReDimension Games successfully performed early access to the action adventure game "Sojourn Fast", and Shura Games and Dunali Games launched soft launches on Google Play. Arjuna Studios is also set to release new games.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.