WAVEX 2025: A Game-Changer for Media & Entertainment Startups

The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has introduced WAVEX 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering startups in the media and entertainment (M&E) sector by providing funding, national exposure, and networking opportunities. Organized in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), WAVEX 2025 will be hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from May 1-4, 2025, as part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). The event will allow startups to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and celebrity angel investors, ensuring maximum visibility through national television coverage. WAVEX 2025 focuses on gaming, animation, extended reality (XR), metaverse, generative AI, and next-generation content platforms, offering mentorship, collaboration, and investment opportunities to shape India’s media-tech ecosystem.

Key Highlights of WAVEX 2025

Organizers & Venue

• Launched by: Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB)
• In collaboration with: Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)
• Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
• Dates: May 1-4, 2025

Purpose & Objectives

• Support startups in the media & entertainment (M&E) sector
• Offer investment opportunities through venture capitalists & celebrity angel investors
• Provide national exposure through televised pitching sessions
• Facilitate mentorship & networking with industry experts

Focus Areas

• Gaming & Animation
• Extended Reality (XR), Metaverse
• Generative AI & Next-Gen Content Platforms
• Digital Media & Emerging Entertainment Technologies

Investment & Funding Opportunities

• Two pitching sessions
• Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors
• Celebrity Angel Investors
• Multi-stage selection process leading to a high-stakes televised finale
• Structured mentorship programs with industry experts
• Opportunities for business collaborations with leading media & tech firms

Strategic Impact

• Positions India as a global hub for media-tech entrepreneurship
• Strengthens India’s role in AI-driven content & digital media innovation
• Encourages startups & innovation in content creation & entertainment technology

Application & Participation

• Applications are now open at https://wavex.wavesbazaar.com/
• Open to media-tech startups seeking funding, mentorship, and global exposure