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Tencent links with SEPC and GDAI to scale India’s game developers and launch new titles
Technology
Published on 15 May 2026
Tencent plans a nationwide pipeline built with SEPC
Tencent has announced strategic partnerships in India with SEPC and the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), aiming to bring globally successful games to players while constructing a stronger local talent ecosystem. The company says its work includes a major push on export scale-through SEPC’s mandate and Tencent’s distribution reach, alongside a separate three-year MoU with GDAI. Plans include a National Game Jam drawing 10,000+ students annually, training of instructors, studio incubation, and conference participation, backed by India’s growing AVGC workforce needs.
- Tencent partnered with SEPC and GDAI to expand India’s gaming push
- Goal: deliver “world-class gaming experiences” to Indian players
- SEPC role: pair export mandate with Tencent global distribution for scaling
- GDAI MoU: build a developer pipeline from the ground up
- Planned program includes a National Game Jam for 10,000+ students yearly
- India’s AVGC sector is projected to need 2 million skilled professionals by 2030
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