KIGI - KRAFTON INDIA

COHORT 2 ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce the opening of submissions for the second KIGI cohort. Following the success and innovation of our first cohort, we are enthusiastic about continuing our mission to foster and support the burgeoning game development community in India.

If you’ve got gaming experience, a ‘smashing’ business plan and prototype – Apply Now

Application Guidelines:

Fill the form to completion.
Providing a pitch deck and prototype/build increases your chances of being shortlisted.
From more details, please refer to the ‘Who can Apply and Eligibility Criteria’ section below.

The review committee will review your application to assess your fit with our program. If we need more information at this point, we will be in contact. If required, we will provide a helpful template to share additional details and may have a call to get more information.

What is KIGI?
KIGI Benefits
Who can apply?

WHAT IS KRAFTON INDIA GAMING INCUBATOR (KIGI)?

KRAFTON is on a mission to help ambitious young Indian game entrepreneurs to turn ideas into reality and beyond. KRAFTON will establish a mature gaming ecosystem where unique creations are born infinitely and enjoyed by everyone.
Take your concept to new heights with industry veterans, KRAFTON resources vault, workshops, and expert guidance, ensuring your game shines in the spotlight.
If you have an innovative game plan, we’ll help, guide, mentor, fund, and steer you toward future gaming glory.

Program Overview

Our mentorship program, ranging from 6 months to 1 year, is meticulously designed to identify, support, and nurture talented Indian individuals and teams, accelerating their journey into the world of game development.

KIGI Offers Lucrative Benefits

Financial Support: Milestone based funding between $50,000 to $150,000
1-on-1 Mentorship: Guidance from industry veterans across key areas of game development, business, pitching, marketing, game design, and more.
Workshops and Webinars: A thoughtfully crafted schedule to foster a growth mindset.
AWS Credits: $10,000 in AWS credits.
AppMagic Premium Access: Gain access to premium features of AppMagic.
Research and Competition Analysis: Access comprehensive research and analysis to stay ahead.
Virtual Program: Available to any team from anywhere in India, enabling participation from the comfort of your home/city.
Demo Day: Showcase your game to leading investors and publishers, offering a golden opportunity to make it big.

Who can apply?

Any passionate Indian Individual or Team that fulfills the following criteria are open to apply:

Have a detailed game concept document with a prototype development plan.
Early stage prototype or a vertical slice / demo build.
Pitch Deck with details regarding the team, game concept, timeline, budget, support needed, business goals, etc.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please refer to the Eligibility Criteria before you apply:

Company registrations are mandatory.
Founders, team members and representatives should be at least 18 years of age.
The representative acknowledges that any benefits obtained through the Program will belong to their business entity and /or game development team rather than to them individually.
All applicants should be India based.