A game-changer for media & entertainment startups
MUMBAI: The Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has launched WAVEX 2025, a pioneering initiative aimed at funding and providing national exposure to startups in the media and entertainment sector.
Organised in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), WAVEX 2025 will take place at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which is scheduled to be held from May 1 to 4 in Mumbai.
WAVEX 2025 will act as a catalyst for Indian startups to lead this transformation, ensuring they receive the right exposure, and investment, to scale their businesses.
Startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and celebrity angel investors in dedicated sessions, with extensive national television coverage ensuring maximum visibility.
WAVEX 2025 focuses on gaming, animation, extended reality (XR), metaverse, generative AI, and next-generation content platforms.
Beyond funding, the event offers mentorship, investor networking, and collaboration opportunities with major media and technology firms. It will bring together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders.
The exposure will not only help secure direct funding but also create broader business and collaboration opportunities. The fusion of entertainment and technology transforms how content is created, distributed, and consumed.
WAVEX 2025 will feature two modes of investment pitching sessions. In one session, startups will pitch to venture capitalists and angel investors, while in the other, select startups will present their ideas to a pool of celebrity angel investors.
WAVEX aims to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for media-tech entrepreneurship, leveraging innovation in AI-driven content, digital media, and emerging entertainment technologies. A nodal officer for WAVES from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting highlighted that this initiative is a strategic step toward positioning India as a leader in media-tech innovation.