Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency and the Korea Mobile Game Association have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to host '2026 Indiecraft'.

Indiecraft is a domestic indie game support initiative that has been running since 2017, marking its 10th anniversary this year. It is a joint effort by Seongnam City, the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, and the Korea Mobile Game Association, all aiming to scout promising indie titles and push them toward the global stage.

By linking up with Seongnam's GXG cultural festival, the event provides offline exhibition space for developers to showcase their work to the public. Over the last two years, it has drawn a crowd of approximately 68,000 visitors.

This year, Indiecraft is upping the ante with a top domestic prize of 40 million KRW. Furthermore, they are splitting the business matching programme into two distinct tracks: one for domestic partners and another specifically for international experts.

Selected developers will benefit from AI workshops, access to AI 3D production platforms, and support for mobile and console development, alongside private networking days designed to foster collaboration.

Building on their experience at Gamescom 2025, the team plans to expand their international promotional booths. Expect more hardware for hands-on demos and dedicated networking sessions with overseas industry stakeholders.

Collaboration with Seongnam's GXG is also tightening, with plans to utilise a special exhibition stage at the Pangyo Hyundai Department Store. Additionally, they are teaming up with the FGT specialist firm Pleadas to have professional evaluators test games on-site and select top-tier developers.

Lee Deok-hee, Head of the Strategic Industry Division at the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "Indiecraft serves as an open stage where Seongnam City grows alongside indie developers. We've beefed up support this year to help more developers take a shot at the global market, and Seongnam will remain a steadfast partner so K-indie games can truly shine on the world stage."

Hwang Sung-ik, Chairman of the Korea Mobile Game Association, added, "With the increased prize pool and reinforced practical support programmes, this year's Indiecraft will be a more meaningful opportunity for indie devs. We are committed to actively supporting the global expansion of K-indie games, ensuring their value as art and culture is recognised. We look forward to seeing many indie developers join us."

Submissions for 2026 Indiecraft open in late March, and you can find further details on their official website soon.