Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signs five MoUs to boost AVGC-XR sector

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various organizations in the media, technology, and esports sectors during the FICCI FRAMES 2026 event in Mumbai.

The partner organizations include the Motion Picture Association (MPA) India, the Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) Kerala, the E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF), RioWood, and Warm Up Ventures. These agreements aim to strengthen the link between academia and industry, specifically focusing on the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem.

Key initiatives include the establishment of the Kerala State Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR in Thiruvananthapuram through a partnership with C-DIT. Other collaborations will focus on skill development, curriculum design, startup incubation, and the growth of esports infrastructure in India. Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar attended the ceremony, noting India's potential to lead transformations in the media and entertainment sectors.