The Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency and the Korea Mobile Game Association are accepting applications for '2026 IndieCraft' until April 30, aiming to discover 'K-indie games' and support their global expansion.

Any South Korean indie game development studio, team, or individual developer is eligible to apply. Applicants simply need to submit materials introducing their work, such as gameplay footage or descriptive text.

The top 50 developers selected for the offline exhibition will receive enhanced benefits. The top-ranked domestic developer will be awarded up to 40 million KRW, an increase from the previous year. An offline exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Seongnam cultural festival 'GXG 2026' from September 11 to 12, and an FGT user jury will be operated to select the top 3 developers.

The overseas expansion support program has also been revamped. During the offline exhibition, a 'K-Content Export Consultation Meeting' (tentative title) will be held, allowing developers to meet directly with global publishers and investors from regions including Brazil, South America, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, etc.). Any IndieCraft-selected developer preparing for global expansion can apply for business matching.

Plans are also in place to set up a promotional booth at the global game exhibition 'Gamescom 2026' to expand game demonstrations and networking opportunities with overseas industry professionals. Technical capability enhancement will also be supported through online and offline seminars on AI-powered 3D solutions and data analysis.

Lee Deok-hee, Head of the Strategic Industry Division at the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "As Seongnam is the hub of the domestic game industry, IndieCraft serves as one of the most important channels for hidden developers to meet the world. As we have further strengthened our overseas exhibition support and global expansion programs this year, we look forward to seeing developers with fresh ideas and passion leap onto the global stage through this opportunity."

Hwang Sung-ik, co-chair of the IndieCraft Organizing Committee, stated, "The festival for South Korean indie games has officially begun again this year. We have prepared a wide range of new support projects to back the growth of developers, so we hope for the active participation of talented indie game studios."

For more details, please visit the official IndieCraft website.