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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Source: Moneycontrol, Krafton India, MarcaMoney