WaveX Invites Startups to Showcase Film and Media Technologies at IFFI Goa 2026

New Delhi : 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), Goa 2026.

The initiative aims to provide emerging startups with a platform to showcase their products, technologies and innovative solutions to national and international stakeholders from the film and media industry. Participants will also get opportunities to network and engage with filmmakers, production houses, investors and other members of the global creative ecosystem.

Applications are open to DPIIT-registered startups operating in 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 portal: wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Further queries can be directed to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through its official WaveX contact channel.

About IFFI and WaveX

Established in 1952, the International Film Festival of India is an annual film festival held in Goa, bringing together filmmakers, artists, producers and cinema enthusiasts from across the world. It provides a platform for showcasing international cinema, creative exchange and collaboration.

WaveX, or WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting focused on nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the Media and Entertainment sector. It supports startups working in areas such as Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) and media technologies.