Krafton, the behemoth driving Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced the six startups selected for the second cohort of its India-focused gaming incubator, the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). This step solidifies Krafton's interest in developing India's emerging game deve...
Krafton, the behemoth driving Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced the six startups selected for the second cohort of its India-focused gaming incubator, the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). This step solidifies Krafton's interest in developing India's emerging game development ecosystem and cultivating innovation in its own backyard.
Key Highlights:
Six Startups Chosen: The new batch was selected among more than 200 applications from across the country, which shows the growing interest in India's game development sector.
Strong Support System: Krafton has collaborated with market leaders such as AccelByte, AppMagic, Liftoff's GameRefinery, and AWS to accelerate the startups' technical strength and exposure in the market.
Capital Heft: All the chosen teams will be provided with significant investments—$50,000 to $150,000—along with Krafton's worldwide resources, analysis, and market insights.
Mentorship & Exposure: Startups will gain from customized mentorship programs for six to twelve months in game design, development, marketing, and business strategy under the guidance of Krafton's global experts.
Ecosystem Expansion: Riding on the success of its first cohort, featuring ReDimension Games and Shura Games, Krafton seeks to further solidify India as a global gaming destination.
Strategic Collaborations: Krafton's tie-ups with schools and technology partners reflect its aim to develop an end-to-end, thriving gaming ecosystem in India.
Through this program, Krafton is not only putting money in but also talent and global networks, providing Indian game developers with a launchpad to produce top-notch games and compete at the global level.