KRAFTON India has launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). As per the company, the call-for-entries are beginning from today onwards.
Additionally, the program has been launched with the aim of stimulating and expanding the gaming ecosystem.
Talking about the launch, Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India, said “At KRAFTON, we recognise the potential that India holds in the global gaming landscape. KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator is a testament to our commitment to fostering creativity and innovation within the Indian gaming industry. Through the program, we hope to further develop the country’s capabilities in game development. We are happy to nurture the next generation of gaming talent in the country as well as mentor them in line with the government’s ambition of skilling the Indian workforce and increasing employability.”
Moreover, KIGI aims to incubate 6-10 teams annually and the program duration will range between six months to one year, providing selected startups with guidance, mentorship and access to KRAFTON’s resources. However, the financial support offered through the incubator program will range between USD 50,000-150,000, depending on the needs of the incubated ventures.
“Leveraging the Indian gaming industry’s potential, we’re happy to embark on this journey to discover and empower the next generation of gaming pioneers. Our program is designed to provide aspiring developers, designers and creators with the resources and mentorship they need to bring their ideas to life. Aligned with the Indian government’s vision of boosting the startup ecosystem, we are enthusiastic about witnessing the emergence of ideas and games from the program,” Anuj Sahani, head of KRAFTON Incubator Program, added.
Furthermore, the selected participants in KIGI will be mentored by gaming industry executives, game builders and industry experts from South Korea as well as from India. They will also receive access to KRAFTON’s internal resources, including data analytics and market research, among others.
Dave Curd, creative director of PUBG Studios; former art director of Raven Software, and Harns Kim, currently game producer at KRAFTON, Inc., and former live service producer of TERA at Bluehole Studios, are amongst the names that will form part of the mentoring and guidance teams at KIGI.
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