The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has issued a final reminder for eligible startups to complete registration and book exhibition pods for the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, which is being organized alongside the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The registration window closes on November 13, 2026.
Under its flagship startup accelerator initiative WaveX, the Ministry is inviting DPIIT-registered startups working in film, media and allied technology sectors, specifically including Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors. These startups are eligible to showcase their products, technologies and innovative solutions at the event.
The WaveX Startup Pavilion will provide selected startups with an opportunity to exhibit their innovations at WAVES Bazaar, which is described as a prime networking hub expected to attract significant footfall from leading key stakeholders across the global media and entertainment industry. Startups will have the opportunity to interact with domestic and international filmmakers, production houses, studios, and investors, potentially opening avenues for collaboration and business partnerships.
The 57th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026, while the WAVES Bazaar startup showcase will take place from November 20 to 24, 2026. Applications will be evaluated and shortlisted by a selection committee constituted by WaveX. Interested startups can complete their registration and book exhibition pods through the official portal at wavex.wavesbazaar.com.
WaveX is the Ministry's dedicated startup accelerator initiative aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement across India's Media and Entertainment and AVGC-XR ecosystem. IFFI is described as one of Asia's prominent film festivals held annually in Goa, providing a platform for filmmakers, industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts.