THE MEMBERSHIPS
The GDAI offers four distinct membership categories. Each category is governed by specific eligibility criteria and membership fees, and provides certain rights and privileges based on the contribution to the game development industry and the nature of the entity or individual.
If you become a member under the “Indie” category, you can change your membership type only at the time of renewal.
Individual
INR 500
Eligibility: The applicant must be a resident of India.
Fee Payable: INR 500/- per annum for a term of 1, 2, or 3 years.
Description: This Membership category is ideal for freelance game developers, designers, testers, and other professionals involved in the game development ecosystem on an individual basis.
Indie
INR 500
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be incorporated and registered as a company in India, in accordance with Applicable Laws.
- The company must have fewer than 15 (fifteen) employees.
- The revenue of the company should be INR 1,50,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Crore Fifty Lakh) or less in the previous financial year.
Fee Payable: INR 500/- per annum for a term of 1, 2, or 3 years.
Description: This Membership category is designed for small, independent game development companies (indies) that are still growing and have limited resources.
Corporate
INR 10,000
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be incorporated and registered as a company in India.
- The company must have 15 (fifteen) or more employees; or
- The company must have revenue of INR 1,50,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Crore Fifty Lakhs) or more in the previous financial year.
Fee Payable: INR 10,000/- per annum for a term of 1, 2,3 years
Description: This category is designed for larger, more established game development companies with more employees and higher revenue.
Investor
INR 25,000
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an investor or a firm actively involved in financing the Industry or allied sectors. The Investor must be an Indian resident, or the firm shall need to be registered in India in accordance with the Applicable Law.
Fee Payable: INR 25,000/- per annum for a term of 1, 2, or 3 years.
Description: Investors who are looking to support and engage with the game development ecosystem are eligible for this Membership, offering them access to industry networks and investment opportunities.