Overview

• The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s accelerator expanded its network beyond IICT Mumbai with new centres at IIMC Delhi, Jammu, Dhenkanal, Kottayam, Amravati, FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata.
• Each centre will admit 15 startups for the inaugural cohort under a standardized intake and pricing model.
• The programme focuses on ventures in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality.
• Teams will tap advanced production, post-production, game development and XR testing resources through IICT, FTII, SRFTI and partner incubators.
• Applications for the first cohorts are open at wavex.wavesbazaar.com with mentorship, government and industry linkages and opportunities for international showcases.