MIB Accelerator WaveX Opens Bookings for AVGC-XR Startup Showcase at IFFI Goa 2025
WaveX accelerator opens WAVES Bazar booth bookings for AVGC-XR and Media-Tech startups at IFFI Goa (Nov 20-24, 2025). Limited stalls at Rs. 30,000.
MIB's WaveX Accelerator Invites AVGC-XR Startups to IFFI Goa 2025 Showcase
Panaji, Goa: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, has announced a crucial opportunity for emerging ventures in the creative technology sector, inviting them to reserve a dedicated WaveX booth at the WAVES Bazar, an exclusive startup zone at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa 2025.
The official press release from PIB Delhi, dated November 6, 2025, confirmed the opening of booth bookings for this high-visibility event, scheduled to take place from November 20th to 24th, 2025.
Strategic Platform for Creative Economy
The initiative is a key focus of WaveX, the MIB's national startup accelerator, which is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) and broader media-tech ecosystem. The WAVES Bazar aims to be a nexus where technology meets cinema, offering participating startups a direct pipeline to:
Global Industry Leaders: Connect with filmmakers, producers, and media giants from across the world.
Investors and Studios: Showcase innovative products and services directly to potential funders and production partners.
Enhanced Visibility: Leverage the international reputation of IFFI to gain a global footprint.
Affordable Access and Key Facilities
The WAVES Bazar will be strategically located in the immediate vicinity of the Film Bazaar, the principal networking hub of IFFI, ensuring maximum professional footfall.
Each booth is offered at a highly competitive, nominal cost of Rs. 30,000 per stall (on a sharing basis). This investment includes a comprehensive package of facilities designed to support the participating startups' networking goals:
Two (2) Delegate Passes for the IFFI 2025.
Daily Lunch and High Tea for participants.
Access to exclusive Evening Networking Opportunities.
Direct access and visibility among global film, media, and technology professionals.
Interested startups, strictly focused on the AVGC-XR and entertainment sectors, are urged to register promptly at the official portal: wavex.wavesbazaar.com. Due to the high demand and limited number of stalls, allocation is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. For administrative queries, interested parties can contact the WaveX team at wavex-mib[at]gov[dot]in.
The IFFI, founded in 1952, remains one of Asia's most significant film festivals. The integration of the WaveX-powered WAVES Bazar into the 56th edition (Nov 20-28, 2025) underscores the government's commitment to positioning India as a global leader in media-tech innovation.
