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  • Your Startup Could Get a Global Stage! WaveX Startup Pavilion Opens Applications for IFFI 2026

    WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar

    New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible startups working in the film and allied technology sectors to participate in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa 2026.

    Startups selected for the pavilion will get an opportunity to showcase their innovations to national and international players in the film and media industry.

    Through the WaveX initiative, the Ministry aims to provide an exclusive platform for emerging startups to present their products, technologies and solutions to the global film and media ecosystem.

    The initiative is also expected to facilitate networking, industry engagement and potential collaborations with filmmakers, production houses and investors.

    WaveX Startup Pavilion: Applications Opens for WAVES Bazaar

    The startup pavilion at WAVES Bazaar will feature emerging companies developing solutions for the film industry and related technology segments.

    Participation will offer startups an opportunity to gain international visibility and connect with stakeholders across the global creative ecosystem.

    The Ministry has opened applications for DPIIT-registered startups operating in the film and allied technology domains. Interested companies will be considered through a screening and evaluation process conducted by a Selection Committee constituted by WaveX.

    Eligible startups interested in participating in the WaveX Startup Pavilion are encouraged to submit their applications and use the platform to showcase their innovations at an international industry event.

    The registration form and additional information are available at wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Applicants can also direct their queries to Wavex-mib [at]gov[dot]in.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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