Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (President Kim Tae-yeol, hereafter the Agency) are launching the BGC Aspiring Developer Jump-Up Support Program.

The initiative aims to lower entry barriers for the local game industry and foster new talent by providing indie game development mentoring and UGC creation guidance to aspiring developers or teams eager to start their own ventures.

Participants will benefit from dedicated mentor-mentee programs covering various fields, workspace access within the Busan Global Game Center, monthly mission rewards, and startup funding based on final rankings. Last year, four teams successfully completed their prototype tasks.

This year, the scope has been expanded to include game development pathfinding and UGC creation accelerating (Roblox). The UGC sector supports users in creating and distributing their own games and content using Roblox Studio. The program will select four teams for game development (up to 4 members each) and six individuals for the UGC category.

The program is open to university students and pre-entrepreneurs based in Busan with an interest in game development or UGC creation via Roblox. Applications are accepted via email (hhlee@busanit.or.kr) until August 20, and further details can be found on the project announcement board of the Agency's website (busanit.or.kr).

President Kim Tae-yeol stated, "The first steps taken by these aspiring developers will serve as a crucial starting point for the future of the local game industry," adding, "The Agency will continue to expand practical and closely-knit support to build a foundation for self-reliance among early-stage creators."