ArdorComm Media News Network
September 26, 2025
WaveX, the startup accelerator platform under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES program, has unveiled seven new incubation centers across India, strengthening its commitment to nurturing startups in Media, Entertainment, and the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) ecosystem. This expansion builds on the flagship incubator at the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), Mumbai, marking India’s first dedicated nationwide incubation-cum-acceleration initiative tailored for this sector.
New Incubation Hubs
The fresh incubation centers will be hosted at:
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi
- IIMC, Jammu
- IIMC, Dhenkanal (Odisha)
- IIMC, Kottayam (Kerala)
- IIMC, Amravati (Maharashtra)
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata
With this network, startups will have access to cutting-edge facilities for film production, game design, editing, and immersive content creation. IICT Mumbai already boasts world-class infrastructure, including an 8K Red Raptor Vista Vision camera, Dolby Atmos-enabled 4K HDR preview theatre, high-performance Alienware workstations, LED-wall-based virtual production stages, photogrammetry systems, sound and color-mix studios, 4K HDR editing suites, VR testing kits, and next-gen gaming consoles.
Comprehensive Startup Support
WaveX incubatees will benefit from:
- Co-working zones, digital/AV labs, and professional studios
- High-speed connectivity, hosting servers, AI compute services, and cloud credits (AWS/Google)
- Sandbox testing across OTT, gaming, VFX, animation, and immersive media
- Expert mentorship, global masterclasses, and curated investor-connect sessions
- Partnerships with IITs, T-Hub, and other incubators for cross-learning opportunities
Additionally, selected startups may collaborate with I&B Ministry media wings such as Doordarshan, AIR, FTII, PIB, Publications Division, New Media Wing, and EMCC, with the possibility of receiving priority in outsourced projects.
Application Details
- Batch Size: 15 startups per center
- Fee: ₹8,500 + GST per month
- Eligibility: Media, entertainment, and AVGC-XR startups preferred
- How to Apply: Submit applications at wavex.wavesbazaar.com under the “Apply for Incubation” option.
Source: PIB