WaveX Partners with T-Hub to Empower India’s Next Generation of Media-Tech Entrepreneurs

New Delhi : WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Hub, the world’s largest startup hub, to boost India’s creative, content, and media-technology startup ecosystem.

The MoU between WaveX and T-Hub was formally signed and exchanged by the CEOs of both organizations in the presence of Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting; Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Department, Government of Telangana; and other officers of the Ministry.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, highlighted that India’s AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector is witnessing rapid growth and emerging as a major driver of the creative economy. He noted that WaveX has been conceptualized as a national accelerator platform to nurture startups and empower creators in media, entertainment, and immersive technology.

Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, noted that the partnership between WaveX and T-Hub will help in creating a nationwide ecosystem for creative entrepreneurship. He added that it will support young creators in transitioning from individual participants to organized business units, enabling them to scale globally.

The collaboration is expected to benefit Indian startups by providing structured incubation, mentorship, and access to infrastructure and networks. Supported by T-Hub as the anchor institution, WaveX will establish up to 10 incubation centres across India under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. These centres will serve as hubs of innovation for startups and creators in the AVGC-XR ecosystem.

About WaveX

WaveX is the dedicated startup accelerator platform launched under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, aimed at nurturing innovation in the media and entertainment sectors. At the WAVES Summit held in Mumbai in May 2025, WaveX provided pitching and networking opportunities to more than 100 promising startups, enabling direct engagement with government agencies, investors, and industry leaders. WaveX continues to support breakthrough ideas through targeted hackathons, incubation, mentorship, and integration with national platforms.

About T-Hub

T-Hub is the world’s largest startup hub supporting more than 2,000 startups through curated programs, market access, funding opportunities, and world-class infrastructure. T-Hub also serves as a prominent incubator of incubators, supporting programs like iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) along with hosting and nurturing entities such as AIC (Atal Incubation Centre) and MATH (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub).