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India's DPIIT, KRAFTON Join Forces to Power Gaming & AI Startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with KRAFTON India to bolster the startup ecosystem in gaming and digital entertainment. The partnership will organize innovation challenges, hackathons, and workshops in domains like game design, animation, and AI. It aims to provide startups with mentorship, industry insights, and opportunities for pilot collaborations and market access. The initiative seeks to enable the development of scalable, globally competitive solutions in emerging tech sectors.

Key Points: DPIIT-KRAFTON MoU to Support Gaming, AI Startups in India

  • MoU for startup support
  • Focus on gaming & digital entertainment
  • Includes hackathons & masterclasses
  • Provides mentorship & industry access
  • Aims for scalable tech solutions
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DPIIT signs MoU with KRAFTON India to support startups in gaming, digital entertainment sectors

DPIIT signs MoU with KRAFTON India to foster startups in gaming, esports, AI & digital entertainment through challenges, mentorship & industry access.

"The collaboration aims to foster the growth of product startups working in areas such as digital entertainment, online gaming, esports, interactive media, and AI-driven technologies. - Ministry of Commerce & Industry"

New Delhi, March 26

In a significant step towards strengthening India's startup and innovation ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a digital entertainment company to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country.

Under this collaboration, DPIIT will work with KRAFTON India Pvt Ltd to explore the organisation of innovation challenges under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, along with targeted hackathons, workshops, and masterclasses across domains such as game design, animation, immersive technologies, esports management, and artificial intelligence applications.

The collaboration will also facilitate industry interactions, knowledge exchange, and exposure to global best practices. Selected startups may gain opportunities for pilot collaborations, with potential for further engagement based on outcomes.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, "The collaboration aims to foster the growth of product startups working in areas such as digital entertainment, online gaming, esports, interactive media, and artificial intelligence-driven technologies."

It seeks to enable startups to develop scalable and industry-relevant solutions through structured industry engagement.

As part of the initiative, startups will be provided access to mentorship, industry insights, knowledge exchange platforms, and curated engagement opportunities. The partnership will also facilitate startups in achieving key milestones such as Proof-of-Concept (PoC) development, market access, and integration into industry ecosystems, wherever feasible.

Speaking on the occasion, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Sanjiv, stated that the collaboration represents an important step towards strengthening India's digital and creative economy. He noted that such partnerships enable startups to innovate, scale, and build globally competitive solutions in emerging technology domains.

Additionally, the initiative will support ecosystem-building through outreach efforts and participation in Startup India programmes to enhance engagement across the startup landscape.

The MoU was signed by Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, T L K Singh and Head of Government Relations, KRAFTON India Pvt Ltd, Vibhor Kukreti, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great move by DPIIT. Esports and game design are finally getting the recognition they deserve as serious career paths. My brother is a game developer in Bangalore, and access to global best practices and PoC development support would be a game-changer for his startup.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the focus on gaming, I hope the government ensures these programs also emphasize responsible gaming and digital wellness. We need to build an ecosystem that is innovative but also mindful of its social impact, especially for younger audiences.
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Rohit P
Finally! The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge for gaming is a welcome step. Indian talent in animation and immersive tech is world-class, but we often lack the industry linkage. Hope this leads to more 'Made in India' games on the global stage. 🎮
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech startup space here, this structured engagement is crucial. Hackathons and workshops are good, but the real value is in the potential for pilot collaborations and market access. Hope the execution matches the intent.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: The government must ensure transparency in the selection process for these challenges and hackathons. The focus should be on merit and innovation, not just connections. That said, partnering with an established player like KRAFTON is a smart move for knowledge transfer.
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Nisha

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