Startup Showcase and Networking Opportunities
Selected startups will have the opportunity to present their AI-driven products in a dedicated Startup Exhibition Programme at the Summit. The MIB Pavilion will provide a platform for innovators in the AVGC-XR segment and other AI-enabled solutions to engage with policymakers, investors, and global industry leaders.
WaveX will facilitate structured business networking sessions, enabling startups to secure partnerships, collaborations, and mentorship opportunities. The event aims to accelerate the integration of AI technologies in media, entertainment, and emerging technology sectors, fostering innovation at a national scale.
About WaveX
WaveX is a dedicated startup accelerator under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, supporting innovation in media, entertainment, and language technologies. It acts as a bridge between innovators, government bodies, and industry, providing mentorship, hackathons, and structured incubation programs.
WaveX operates across nine incubation centres in India, including IICT Mumbai, FTII Pune, SRFTI Kolkata, IIMC Delhi, IIMC Aizawl, IIMC Amravati, IIMC Dhenkanal, IIMC Kottayam, and IIMC Jammu. Collaborations with T-Hub Hyderabad and IIT Delhi strengthen its support ecosystem for startups and emerging AI solutions.
Strengthening India’s AI Ecosystem
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to play a pivotal role in showcasing homegrown AI solutions while fostering cross-industry collaborations. By bringing together startups, investors, policymakers, and experts, the Summit aims to enhance India’s position as a global AI innovation hub.
Participants will gain exposure to advanced AI applications in media, entertainment, gaming, and XR technologies, positioning the Summit as a launchpad for scalable AI-driven products and services.
