WaveX Invites Startups to Showcase Film and Media Technologies at IFFI Goa 2026.
Startup registrations open for WaveX Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar; DPIIT-registered ventures to get global visibility, networking and collaboration opportunities.
New Delhi:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has invited applications from startups working in the field of film and allied technologies to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa 2026.
The initiative aims to provide an exclusive platform for emerging startups to showcase their innovative products, technologies and solutions to the national and international film and media industry. Through the WaveX Startup Pavilion, participating ventures will get opportunities to present their innovations, connect with industry leaders and explore potential business collaborations.
The pavilion is expected to bring together startups, filmmakers, production houses, investors and other stakeholders from the global creative ecosystem, creating opportunities for networking, industry engagement and partnerships.
Applications Open for DPIIT-Registered Startups
According to the Ministry, 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.
Eligible applicants will undergo a screening and evaluation process conducted by a Selection Committee constituted by WaveX. Startups selected through this process will be provided an opportunity to exhibit their innovations at the international event.
The ministry has encouraged eligible startups to apply and utilise the platform to gain wider industry exposure and showcase their technological capabilities to an international audience.
Interested startups can complete their registration and obtain further information through the official website: wavex.wavesbazaar.com.
Queries regarding participation can be sent to Whatever@gov.in.5
IFFI: A Major Platform for Global Cinema
Established in 1952, the International Film Festival of India is one of Asia’s significant film festivals, celebrating excellence in world cinema. Organised annually in Goa, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, producers and cinema enthusiasts from India and across the world.
IFFI provides a platform for showcasing diverse cinematic works, encouraging creative exchange and promoting international collaboration in the film industry.
WaveX Promotes Innovation in Media and Entertainment
WaveX, also known as WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging talent in the Media and Entertainment sector.
The initiative focuses on supporting startups working in areas such as Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), along with other emerging media technologies.
Through the Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, WaveX seeks to strengthen India’s media and entertainment startup ecosystem by connecting innovative ventures with industry opportunities, investors and international markets.
