ENA Sectors 2026-03-27 14:44:32 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 27 (KNN) </strong>The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KRAFTON India to support startups and strengthen the innovation ecosystem in emerging digital and creative sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The MoU was signed by T. L. K. Singh, Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, and Vibhor Kukreti, Head of Government Relations at KRAFTON India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration is aimed at promoting product-based startups operating in areas such as digital entertainment, online gaming, esports, interactive media and artificial intelligence-driven technologies, with a focus on enabling scalable and industry-relevant solutions through structured industry engagement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of the initiative, startups will gain access to mentorship, industry insights, knowledge-sharing platforms and curated engagement opportunities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The partnership is also expected to support startups in achieving key milestones, including proof-of-concept (PoC) development, market access and integration into industry ecosystems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking on the occasion, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Sanjiv said the collaboration represents a step towards strengthening the digital and creative economy, adding that such partnerships enable startups to innovate, scale and build globally competitive solutions in emerging technology domains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration will also facilitate industry interactions, knowledge exchange and exposure to global best practices. Selected startups may gain opportunities for pilot collaborations, with scope for further engagement based on outcomes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, the initiative will support ecosystem development through outreach efforts and participation in Startup India programmes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45599 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/dpiit-signs-mou-with-krafton-india-to-boost-startups-in-digital-creative-sectors 2026-03-27 14:44:32 knnindia.co.in