Last chance for film and media startups: WaveX Pavilion registration at IFFI Goa closes November 13
Startups in film, media and AVGC-XR sectors have until November 13 to secure exhibition pods at the WaveX Startup Pavilion during IFFI Goa 2026.
The Startup Pavilion will provide selected companies with an opportunity to exhibit their products, technologies and innovative solutions at WAVES Bazaar, a networking hub expected to attract key stakeholders from the global media and entertainment industry.
NEW DELHI: Startups working in India’s film, media and allied technology sectors have just one day left to register for the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, being organised alongside the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The registration window closes on November 13, 2026.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a final reminder to eligible startups to complete their applications and book exhibition pods to showcase their innovations at the event.
Under its flagship WaveX startup accelerator initiative, the Ministry has invited Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)-registered startups operating in film, media and allied technology sectors, including Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR).
The Startup Pavilion will provide selected companies with an opportunity to exhibit their products, technologies and innovative solutions at WAVES Bazaar, a networking hub expected to attract key stakeholders from the global media and entertainment industry.
Participating startups will be able to interact with domestic and international filmmakers, production houses, studios and investors, creating opportunities for business partnerships, industry collaboration and investment.
The 57th International Film Festival of India will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026, while the WAVES Bazaar startup showcase is scheduled from November 20 to 24.
Registration and selection process
Registration is exclusively open to DPIIT-registered startups operating in the film, media and allied technology sectors. Applications will be evaluated and shortlisted by a selection committee constituted by WaveX.
Interested startups can register and book their exhibition pods through the official portal, https://wavex.wavesbazaar.com/, by November 13, 2026.
WaveX promotes media and entertainment innovation
WaveX is the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s dedicated startup accelerator initiative aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement across India’s Media and Entertainment and AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The initiative seeks to provide emerging technology companies with opportunities to showcase their capabilities, connect with industry stakeholders and explore business opportunities.
IFFI, held annually in Goa, is one of Asia’s prominent film festivals, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts from India and around the world to celebrate cinematic excellence and encourage international creative collaboration.
