The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited startups to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at IFFI Goa 2026. The initiative will provide a platform for film and allied technology companies to showcase their innovations at WAVES Bazaar.
The pavilion will connect startups with India’s and the global film and media industry. Furthermore, participants will get opportunities to network with filmmakers, production houses and investors.
Applications are open to startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Eligible applicants must operate in film or related technology domains.
WaveX pavilion to support film and media technology startups
The ministry said a Selection Committee constituted by WaveX would screen and evaluate applications. Selected startups will get an opportunity to present their products, technologies and solutions to industry stakeholders.
Additionally, the platform aims to encourage industry engagement and potential collaborations. The initiative will connect emerging companies with participants across the global creative ecosystem.
WaveX, also known as the WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an incubation and acceleration initiative of the ministry. It focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship across the media and entertainment sector.
Its focus areas include Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR). The initiative also supports startups developing other media technologies.
IFFI Goa provides international platform for creative industries
Established in 1952, the International Film Festival of India is among Asia’s prominent film festivals. It takes place annually in Goa and showcases cinema from across the world.
The festival also promotes creative exchange and international collaboration within the film industry. Consequently, the WaveX pavilion will offer participating startups access to a wider industry network.
Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 250 crore for AVGC labs
The initiative comes amid government efforts to strengthen India’s animation, visual effects, gaming and comics ecosystem.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 250 crore for AVGC Content Creator Labs. These labs are planned across 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges nationwide.
Furthermore, national platforms such as the WAVES summit aim to showcase India’s creative and immersive media capabilities internationally.
Through the IFFI pavilion, the ministry is seeking to bring emerging technology companies closer to filmmakers, investors and global media businesses.
