Project-Centered Education with Industry Expert Participation... Monthly 1.5M KRW Stipend Provided
Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), Sogang University Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation, and Korea AI Game Association are jointly advancing AI-based creative talent development -- beginning recruitment for the "2026 Content Creative Talent Partnership Program" mentees. Recruitment period: April 1-15, 2026; selection through document and interview review; 22 indie game developers and prospective creators selected. Selected mentees: contracts from May 1 through November 15 (approximately 6.5 months); participate in AI-based game development projects and education programs. Program focus: "AI-based game development practical competency strengthening" -- practical curriculum integrating generative AI across all game development processes (planning, art, server development, level design, marketing). Mentor participants: industry professionals from Neople, Com2uS, Unity Korea, Smilegate, and other major domestic game companies. Eligibility: ages 19-34; prospective creators, indie game developers, prospective entrepreneurs and teams interested in AI-based game development; team applications accepted (maximum 2 mentees per team). Support: approximately 6 hours/week professional mentoring; monthly 1.5M KRW stipend; dedicated workspace; portfolio development support; demo day presentation opportunity.
