India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites startups for IFFI Goa 2026

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications from startups specializing in film and allied technologies to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar. This initiative will take place during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa in 2026.

The platform is designed to allow startups to showcase products, technologies, and solutions to both national and international film and media industries. It aims to facilitate networking, industry engagement, and collaboration with filmmakers, production houses, and investors within the global creative ecosystem.

Applications are open to DPIIT-registered startups operating in film-related technology domains. Eligible participants will undergo a screening and evaluation process conducted by a Selection Committee established by WaveX. WaveX, the WAVES Startup Accelerator, is an incubation initiative focused on fostering innovation in sectors such as animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality (AVGC-XR).