DPIIT Partners with KRAFTON India to Support Startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with KRAFTON India Pvt. Ltd. The agreement aims to support startups across artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and digital media. The agreement, announced March 26, 2026, focuses on innovation challenges, mentorship, and industry integration for early-stage companies.

The DPIIT-KRAFTON India partnership aims to help startups transition from prototypes to market-ready products.

The collaboration connects policymakers with private-sector expertise. It is part of a broader DPIIT startup collaboration 2026 to strengthen India’s digital and creative economy. 

Officials said startups will gain access to industry networks, mentorship, and structured engagement with established players. The initiative will help companies test concepts and secure market access. It will also support integration into larger industry ecosystems, particularly in online esports, interactive media, gaming, and AI-driven applications.

DPIIT Partners with KRAFTON India to Expand Startup Support

Under the KRAFTON India startup initiative, the program will host innovation challenges aligned with government startup efforts, workshops, hackathons, and masterclasses. These activities will cover game animation, immersive technologies, design, and AI applications.

Selected startups may also be considered for pilot projects with industry partners, depending on outcomes.

Sanjiv, joint secretary at DPIIT, stated the collaboration is part of a wider strategy to strengthen India’s digital and creative economy. He added that such collaborations are important to help startups develop globally competitive products in emerging technology sectors.

The KRAFTON India mentorship initiative highlights growing government-industry collaboration. As AI, gaming, and digital media converge, it is expected to support innovation and funding for digital media startups in India.