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India Launches Creative Tech Hub with Global Partnerships at WAVES 2025

The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) begins operations in Mumbai, showcasing India's push to lead in the global creative economy with government backing and corporate collaborations.

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Overview

  • The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has been launched in Mumbai as a national hub for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector.
  • Backed by Rs 400 crore in funding from the Indian government and land from Maharashtra, IICT features state-of-the-art facilities, including virtual production setups and immersive studios.
  • Global tech giants such as Adobe, NVIDIA, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta are partnering with IICT to provide tools, curriculum development, and mentorship programs.
  • Adobe announced free Creative Cloud access for IICT students, localized templates in Indian languages, and plans for a Noida campus by early 2026 as part of its expanded India strategy.
  • Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's emerging 'orange economy' and called on global creators and investors to leverage India’s creative potential at the WAVES 2025 summit.