Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) are accepting applications for the '2026 Bu:Star Game Content Production Support Project' until the 30th.

This initiative, a joint project between Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea Creative Content Agency, aims to foster the local game industry. It operates across three categories: All-in-One Package, Commercialization, and Prototyping (General/Rookie), with funding ranging from 40 million KRW to a maximum of 100 million KRW per project. Eligibility is open to game companies with headquarters or branches in Busan, as well as companies that commit to relocating their headquarters to the region.

This year, the scope of support has been expanded based on feedback from local game companies. A 'Prototyping (Rookie)' category for startups has been newly established, and funding for the All-in-One Package and Commercialization categories has been increased by 20 million KRW compared to the previous year.

The All-in-One Package selects games targeting the global market and provides multi-year support covering production, enhancement, and marketing. The Commercialization category identifies high-potential local games and supports their release within the project period. The Prototyping (General/Rookie) categories focus on discovering early-stage startups.

Success stories from this support program include Bluesom’s 'Soul Raising: Girl with Two Faces,' which reached number one on both major Japanese app stores, and Urban Wolf Games’ 'Legendary Tales,' which topped the PS VR2 sales charts in North America within a month of its release.

Kim Tae-yeol, President of BIPA, stated, "It is crucial to create an environment where local game companies can focus on development. We will strive to further revitalize the Busan game industry ecosystem by providing stage-specific growth support, from early-stage startups to companies at the commercialization stage."

Applications can be submitted via the e-Nara system until 10:00 AM on the 30th. Further details can be found on the official website of the Agency.