I&B Ministry Invites Film Technology Startups For WaveX Pavilion At IFFI Goa 2026 – BW Disrupt
I&B Ministry Invites Film Technology Startups For WaveX Pavilion At IFFI Goa 2026
BW Online BureauNov 09, 2026
The initiative aims to give innovative startups a platform to showcase their products, technologies, and solutions to the national and international film and media industry
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications from startups in film and allied technologies to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2026, according to a media report.
The initiative aims to give innovative startups a platform to showcase their products, technologies, and solutions to the national and international film and media industry.
IFFI 2026 will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. The WaveX Startup Pavilion will offer participating startups opportunities to connect with filmmakers, production houses, investors and other stakeholders in the global creative industry.
According to an official statement, the initiative will also facilitate networking, industry engagement and potential collaborations within the global creative ecosystem.
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.
Interested startups can submit their applications through the official registration portal at wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Queries can also be sent to Wavex-mib[at]gov[dot]in.
Established in 1952, the International Film Festival of India is among Asia’s major film festivals. Held annually in Goa, the event brings together filmmakers, producers, artists and cinema enthusiasts from India and across the world to showcase cinematic works and encourage international collaboration.
WaveX, or WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting focused on supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging talent in the Media and Entertainment sector.
The programme supports startups working in areas such as Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), along with other media technologies.
