Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
DPIIT-Registered Startups in Film and Allied Technology Sectors Can Register and Book Exhibition Pods by November 13
WAVES Bazaar to Provide Startups an Opportunity to Showcase Innovations and Connect with Global Film and Media Industry
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 12 NOV 2026 12:59PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has issued a final reminder to eligible startups to complete their registration and book exhibition pods for the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, being organised alongside the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The registration window closes tomorrow, November 13, 2026.
Under its flagship startup accelerator initiative, WaveX, the Ministry has invited DPIIT-registered startups working in film, media and allied technology sectors, including Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), to showcase their products, technologies and innovative solutions at the event.
The WaveX Startup Pavilion will provide selected startups an opportunity to exhibit their innovations at WAVES Bazaar, a prime networking hub expected to attract significant footfall from leading key stakeholders across the global media and entertainment industry. Startups will also have the opportunity to interact with domestic and international filmmakers, production houses, studios and investors, opening avenues for collaboration and business partnerships.
The 57th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026, while the WAVES Bazaar startup showcase will take place from November 20 to 24, 2026.
Registration and Eligibility
Registration is open exclusively to DPIIT-registered startups operating in the film, media and allied technology sectors. Applications will be evaluated and shortlisted by a selection committee constituted by WaveX.
Interested startups can complete their registration and book exhibition pods through the official portal: wavex.wavesbazaar.com by November 13, 2026.
About WaveX
WaveX is the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s dedicated startup accelerator initiative aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement across India’s Media and Entertainment and AVGC-XR ecosystem.
About IFFI
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held annually in Goa, is one of Asia’s prominent film festivals. It provides a platform for filmmakers, industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts from India and across the world to celebrate cinematic excellence and foster creative exchange and international collaboration.
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