The dedicated accelerator-cum-incubator program has been rolled out specifically for startups in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics) and XR (Extended Reality) domains.
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WaveX, the startup accelerator set up under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s WAVES programme, has announced the establishment of seven new incubation centres across the country, adding to its existing hub at the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai.
The dedicated accelerator-cum-incubator program has been rolled out specifically for startups in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics) and XR (Extended Reality) domains.
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In a statement issued here the Ministry of I&B stated that the seven new centers would be established at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi, IIMC, Jammu, IIMC, Dhenkanal, Odisha, IIMC, Kottayam, Kerala, IIMC, Amravati, Maharashtra, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Maharashtra, and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, West Bengal
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With the launch of these incubation networks, startups will gain access to advanced facilities for film production, game development, editing, and testing through IICT, FTII, SRFTI, and other partner incubators.
The flagship IICT Incubator, Mumbai is equipped with world-class infrastructure including an 8K Red Raptor Vista Vision camera, a 4K HDR preview theatre with Dolby Atmos, high-performance Alienware workstations, a state-of-the-art virtual production stage with LED walls, photogrammetry systems, professional sound and color-mix theatres, 4K HDR edit suites, VR testing kits, and the latest gaming consoles.
These facilities enable startups to design, develop, and validate content in film, gaming, and immersive media at global standards. Startups under WaveX will be able to access these resources both on-site and through digital platforms. The participating startups will also gain opportunities for international exposure at prestigious global startup events such as VivaTech (Paris) and Game Developers Conference (USA), the statement read.
WaveX is the startup accelerator platform under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, created to nurture innovation in media, entertainment, and creative technologies. Through its network of incubators, WaveX provides infrastructure, mentorship, and global market access to empower India’s next-generation creators and entrepreneurs.
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