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WaveX invites startups to showcase innovations at WAVES Bazaar during IFFI 2026

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications from startups working in film and allied technologies to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI),2026, slated to be held in Goa.
The initiative aims to provide emerging startups with an international platform to showcase their innovative products, technologies and solutions to the film and media industry, while opening up opportunities for networking, industry engagement and potential collaborations with filmmakers, production houses and investors from across the global creative ecosystem.
The ministry said applications are open to startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and operating in the film and related technology sectors.
The participating startups will be selected through a screening and evaluation process by a Selection Committee constituted by WaveX. The selected ventures will get an opportunity to exhibit their innovations at dedicated WaveX booths at WAVES Bazaar, gaining visibility among national and international stakeholders in the media and entertainment industry.
Interested startups can submit their applications through the registration portal at wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Queries can be sent to [email protected].
WaveX, also known as the WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an incubation and acceleration initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging talent in the Media and Entertainment sector.
It focuses on supporting startups working in areas such as Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), besides other emerging media technologies.
IFFI, established in 1952, is among Asia's significant film festivals and is held annually in Goa. It brings together filmmakers, artists, producers and cinema enthusiasts from India and abroad, providing a platform for showcasing international cinema, fostering creative exchanges and encouraging collaboration across the global film industry.
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