This time, they’ve expanded the program from four to six promising startups, reaching deeper into India’s vibrant game development landscape — now tapping into emerging hubs like Kolkata and Madurai, among others.
KIGI’s mission remains strong: to nurture a nationwide ecosystem of world-class game developers. With this cohort, they’re doubling down on commitment to ‘Make in India’, offering: 🎯 6-12 months of expert mentorship
💸 Financial assistance up to $150,000
🚀 Support to develop top-tier, innovative games
spotlighting the six exciting games and studios selected for this cohort:
🎮 BaoBao’s Journey by Unwind Games
🏏 Cricket Rivals by Smashhead Studios
🛡 Frontier Paladin by Singular Scheme
🌈 Chromadi by Kleanup Games
🐒 Monkey Mayhem by Ginger Games
🕵️ Inspectorium by Advaita Interactive
This journey is powered by incredible strategic partners — AWS, AccelByte, App Magic, and Liftoff’s GameRefinery — who help provide holistic support across the development lifecycle.
We can’t wait to see these games come to life and help push Indian game development to the next level. 💥
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