KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator Returns with Third Cohort to Boost India's Gaming Innovation
15.09.2025 - 09:05:39- Studios from 10 Indian cities have joined KIGI so far, spanning Kohima, Madurai, Mumbai, Delhi, and more.
- Robust financial assistance and technical guidance to help studios build, test, and scale sustainably.
across two cohorts through financial assistance, expert mentorship, and access to global platforms. Now returning for its third edition, the program aims to unlock even greater opportunities for India’s next generation of game creators.
From the vibrant alleys of Kolkata to the tech corridors of Bangalore, from the temple town of Madurai to the hills of Nagaland and the bustle of New Delhi, KIGI has become a national engine of innovation, empowering game creators to bring bold new ideas to life. With support from the Google for Startups Cloud Program, startups in the KIGI can access Google Cloud resources designed to help early-stage founders leverage the full potential of its latest AI innovations.
By collaborating with tech giants like Google Cloud, AWS, AccelByte, Lysto, AppMagic, and Liftoff’s GameRefinery, KIGI now provides its startups with a best-in-class ecosystem.. These collaborations span cloud infrastructure, backend integration, game analytics, user acquisition, and even AI-driven playtesting - equipping studios to build, test, and scale with confidence and speed.
A National Story of Innovation
KIGI’s support has led four studios from Cohort 1 to achieve successful soft launches, marking a strong start for the program’s impact, while Cohort 2 studios continue to make rapid strides in development.
Cohort 1 (2023–2024):
- ReDimension Games (Kohima, Nagaland) - Sojourn Past, a stylized 2D action-adventure
- Shura Games (Gurgaon, Haryana) - Spice Secrets, a culinary puzzle game
- Dunali Games (New Delhi) - Rookie Tales, a tactical deck-building RPG
- Arjuna Studios (Bangalore, Karnataka) - Gangster Carnival, a desi-styled battle royale
Cohort 2 (2024–2025):
- Kleanup Games (Madurai, Tamil Nadu) - CHROMADI, a vibrant retro shoot-’em-up
- Advaita Interactive (Kolkata, West Bengal) - Inspectorium, a steampunk detective game
- Singular Scheme (Mumbai, Maharashtra) - Frontier Paladin, an RPG-tower defense hybrid
- Smash Head Studio (Bangalore, Karnataka) - Cricket Rivals, a reimagined multiplayer cricket title
- Unwind Games (Hyderabad, Telangana) - BaoBao’s Journey, a cozy puzzle experience
- Ginger Games (New Delhi) - Monkey Mayhem, a hybrid-casual action adventure
These studios showcase the depth and diversity of India’s gaming imagination, blending local flavor with global ambition, and building genre-bending titles ready to compete on the world stage.
Anuj Sahani, Head of KRAFTON India Incubator Program, said, “With each cohort, KIGI is proving that world-class games can be built right here in India. We’ve created an ecosystem that gives creators what they need to turn big ideas into scalable, successful games. The response to our first two cohorts has been incredible, and with Cohort 3, we’re deepening our commitment to support bold, diverse talent from every corner of the country.”
Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India, said: "Our vision is to empower the next generation of Indian game developers and shape India into a global creative force. Through KIGI, we’re strengthening the local ecosystem and supporting studios that will define the future of gaming from India. We're committed to nurturing a thriving environment where innovation, talent, and ambition can flourish."
Applications open September 20, 2025. Teams can visit the KRAFTON India website for more information and explore the KIGI program in detail to apply and take the first step toward building India's next big gaming success story.
Developers, dreamers, and designers - if you’ve got a game in you, now’s the time!
About KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI)
KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) is a mentorship-focused incubation program launched in 2023 to support and accelerate India's game development ecosystem. Designed to nurture emerging game developers, it provides financial assistance, hands-on mentorship from globally renowned industry veterans, and access to KRAFTON’s vast suite of resources. Participants receive financial assistance ranging between $50,000 and $150,000, along with expert guidance from seasoned professionals based across India, South Korea, and other key gaming ecosystems the world over, equipping them with the tools to build successful games. Beyond incubation, KIGI also opens avenues for publishing, venture capital funding, and potential equity investment from KRAFTON. The inaugural cohort includes ReDimension Games, Shura Games, Dunali Games, and Arjuna Studios. With the second cohort now underway, KIGI continues to empower Indian game developers in creating globally competitive, high-quality games.
About KRAFTON, Inc.
Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks and inZOI Studio. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit?www.krafton.com.
About KRAFTON India
In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 200 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $170 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology, since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports India’s game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) while strengthening the Esports ecosystem with flagship events like the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES (BMPS). For more information, visit https://krafton.in/.
