KIGI - KRAFTON INDIA

KIGI Expands Support for Later-Stage Gaming Studios

Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) is expanding its incubation mandate to support promising Indian gaming studios at more advanced stages of development. The expanded programme will include mobile titles in beta or soft launch, as well as PC games with live demos and early market traction.

For these studios, KIGI will focus on strengthening go-to-market strategy, marketing, user acquisition and product growth, providing targeted support to help teams translate early product validation into successful market launches and sustainable growth.

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.
Cloud Credits: Gain Google Cloud Credits and AWS Credits to boost your development.
Data Driven Tool Access: Gain access to premium features of tools like AppMagic and Liftoff’s Gamerefinery.
Development Tools: Boost your development with help of tools like Accelbyte.
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.

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.