KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI)
A programme by KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) (KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator)
A virtual mentorship and milestone-funded programme for India-based game studios, from prototype to later-stage mobile and PC titles.
At a glance
| Best for | India-based game studios and teams with a prototype, demo build or later-stage title |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – Early revenue |
| Duration | 6 months to 1 year |
| Format | Online |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI)
KIGI backs Indian game developers with funding, mentoring and tools for 6 months to 1 year. An older page gave a 2023 opening for applications; the programme page now links a live Apply Now form with no stated deadline.
What you get
- Milestone-based funding, released in stages. It is recoupable and does not include publishing
- One-to-one mentoring from industry veterans on game development, business, pitching, marketing and game design
- Workshops and webinars
- Google Cloud and AWS credits
- Premium access to tools such as AppMagic and Gamerefinery, plus development tools such as Accelbyte
- Research and competition analysis
Who can apply
- India-based individuals or teams with a game concept document and a prototype development plan
- An early prototype, vertical slice or demo build, plus a pitch deck
- Later-stage studios with a mobile title in beta or soft launch, or a PC game with a live demo and early traction
- Company registration is listed as mandatory; an older page allows student teams without one
- Real money games are not supported
How selection works: A review committee scores each application on team expertise, viability, clarity, passion, market potential and innovation. The incubator aims to reply within 30 days.
How to apply: Use the Apply Now form on the KIGI page. Questions go to infoindiaincubator@krafton.com.