The city of Busan and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (hereinafter the Agency) are launching the 2026 Game Development AI Transformation (AX) Support Program aimed at local small and indie game studios.

The initiative is designed to integrate AI technology into the game production workflow, boosting development efficiency and easing the burden on smaller teams often strapped for both personnel and resources.

Moving beyond mere theoretical workshops or one-off consultations, the Agency provides a hands-on support system that helps studios apply AI directly to their ongoing projects and internalize these capabilities as core company competencies.

A panel of experts from various game development sectors has been assembled, providing 1-on-1 dedicated matching based on the development stage and technical needs of each participant. Once matched, the experts diagnose current workflows, identify areas ripe for AI integration, and propose actionable implementation strategies. This is followed by intensive consulting and practical training to ensure studios can continue to leverage AI independently long after the program ends.

Participating studios receive support throughout the entire development lifecycle, including prototype conceptualization, scenario generation, code optimization, bug fixing, character and background art resource creation, and automated Quality Assurance (QA). Financial support for AI service platform subscription fees is also provided.

Acting Director Lee Jae-deok of the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency stated, "This program increases the effectiveness of our support through 1-on-1 intensive consulting that applies AI directly to each project. We will do our utmost to help local small and indie developers lower the barrier to AI adoption, turning these capabilities into a competitive edge so they can develop world-class content."

Applications are open until 4:00 PM on Friday, August 7th via email (bgc@bipa.kr). For more details, please visit the Agency's official website.