DPIIT and KRAFTON India sign MoU to support gaming and digital entertainment startups.

Key facts

• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with KRAFTON India Pvt Ltd on 26 March 2026 in New Delhi.
• The collaboration will organise innovation challenges under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge and targeted hackathons, workshops, and masterclasses in game design, animation, immersive technologies, esports management, and AI applications.
• Selected startups may gain pilot collaboration opportunities and further engagement based on outcomes.
• Startups will receive mentorship, industry insights, knowledge exchange platforms, and curated engagement opportunities.
• The partnership will facilitate Proof-of-Concept development, market access, and integration into industry ecosystems.
• The MoU was signed by Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, T L K Singh and Head of Government Relations, KRAFTON India Pvt Ltd, Vibhor Kukreti.