KRAFTON INDIA Gaming Incubator FAQs

Before submitting the form, we encourage prospective applicants to review the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator FAQs. If you have any additional inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further assistance; please get in touch with us at infoindiaincubator@krafton.com.

Q: How to submit an application form?

A: We accept online applications through our registration link, which will open on Oct 4th, 2023.

Q: What are the minimum criteria for the incubation program?

A: The following are the minimum criteria for the incubator program submission;

a. India-based game developer

b. Legal entity in India

c. Student teams from India can submit without any registered legal entity.

Q: How involved will KRAFTON be in the creative process?

A: You maintain your creative independence. We are around to offer advice and mentorship from industry veterans and financial cover for testing.

Q: How long does the program last?

A: 6 months to 1 year (can be extended for a few exceptional cases)

Q: Do I get to keep the intellectual property right?

A: Yes, you own the intellectual property rights.

Q: Is this limited to developers in India?

A: Yes

Q: To receive financial support, do I have to have a large studio or business?

A: No. Individuals and small teams can apply – we want to make it fair for everyone and treat all projects equally, no matter who you are.

Q: When will I hear back from KRAFTON India after applying?

A: We aim to reply within 30 days after you submit it. It might take a little more time if many folks apply at once. We’ll contact you if we need extra details or more time to check out your project.

Q: Can I organize a call with KRAFTON India to discuss my project?

A: We can’t do phone or video calls because we might have many applications. Our team will look closely at all the stuff you send. If we need to know more, we’ll message you.

Q: When do I get my financial support if my project is chosen to receive support?

A: We usually give the money in stages, spread over time and based on agreed-upon milestones.

Q: What kind of games does the program support?

A: The program backs games that boost game development in India and welcomes everyone to join

1. We embrace game diversity, including various genres, gameplay mechanics, themes, art styles, business models, and game platforms. We are not supporting applicants with Real Money Games (RMG).

Q: Does the program only support mobile games?

A: Nope, we are not restricted to any specific platform.

Q: What is the amount of funding an applicant can expect?

A: Applicant to apply for a financial support amount ranging between 50,000 USD to 150,000 USD, with the potential for adjustment based on specific requirements.

Q: In which language should the application be submitted?

A: All applications should be in English.

Q: Who will be reviewing the applications?

A: All the applications will be reviewed by the review committee.

Q: What will be the shortlisting criteria?

A: We evaluate each project based on the following parameters.

• Team Expertise: The skills and experience of the startup team members are relevant to game development and business.
• Viability: The feasibility of the proposed idea regarding technical, financial, and resource requirements.
• Clarity: The skills and experience of the startup team members are relevant to game development and business.
• Passion: The team’s enthusiasm and commitment towards their idea and the gaming industry.
• Clarity: A well-defined concept and goals.
• Market Potential: The startup can address a gaming market gap and attract a significant player base.
• Innovation: The uniqueness and novelty of the startup idea within the gaming industry.

Q: Does this program include Publishing?

A: The financial Support is recoupable and doesn’t include Publishing. We might chat about publishing later on, but it’s not a sure thing.

Q: How can I find the status of my application?

A: Typically, our decision process takes approximately 30 days, but if you have any questions or If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at infoindiaincubator@krafton.com. While we will keep you informed about the status of your application, please understand that we cannot provide specific feedback on non-selection due to the expected high volume of applications and the need to maintain confidentiality for all applicants.