Krafton India Expands KIGI Programme with Major Tech Partnerships

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Krafton India has officially teamed up with six prominent tech companies—Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AccelByte, GameRefinery, AppMagic, and Lysto—as part of its ongoing efforts to boost the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) programme.

The KIGI initiative, which spans anywhere between six to twelve months, is designed to mentor and nurture Indian game developers. With these new collaborations, participating studios can expect much more than just guidance—they'll now gain access to a powerful toolkit that covers everything from backend infrastructure to market analytics and cloud solutions. The idea is to equip studios with everything they need to create, test, and scale games for a competitive market.

According to Krafton, Google Cloud will offer cloud credits, technical support through dedicated office hours, and hands-on workshops. Additionally, eligible studios will receive a complimentary Google Workspace Business Plus subscription (for new users only), and can benefit from enhanced support for one year upon scaling up.

Meanwhile, AWS is bringing its computing, storage, and database solutions to the table. Developers will also get backend support to help launch and manage their games via AWS’s global infrastructure—something that’s crucial when building titles meant to handle massive traffic or scale quickly.

For backend game services, AccelByte steps in with tools that support cross-platform play, social features, monetization, and matchmaking—all without the need for a dedicated LiveOps team.

In the analytics department, GameRefinery will provide access to data on over 100,000 mobile games, helping studios understand download and revenue trends. Similarly, AppMagic will offer tools for product planning and market research, including user acquisition strategies that could give newer developers a much-needed edge.

Rounding out the list is Lysto, an AI-powered platform that specializes in playtesting and research. Lysto’s unique strength lies in recruiting testers from diverse demographics, ensuring feedback is both accurate and inclusive. Its services help studios perform both qualitative and quantitative assessments of their games, enabling sharper, user-driven development decisions.

Krafton India recently welcomed six new game studios into the KIGI fold. Among them are Kleanup Games and Advaita Interactive, both of which now stand to benefit from the expanded technical and creative ecosystem.