WaveX Startup Pavilion at IFFI Goa 2026: registration closes tomorrow, 13 November
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set 13 November 2026 as the last date to register for the WaveX Startup Pavilion at the Waves Bazaar held alongside the 57th IFFI in Goa. The opportunity is only for DPIIT-registered startups working in film, media and allied technology.
What this means for you
If your startup works in film, media or allied technology such as animation, gaming or extended reality, and is registered with DPIIT, you can register on the portal until 13 November 2026. Ordinary citizens are not directly affected. Selected startups get a chance to show their work at Waves Bazaar in Goa and meet filmmakers, studios and investors.
Key facts
- Last date to register: 13 November 2026
- 57th IFFI: 20 to 28 November 2026, Goa
- Waves Bazaar startup showcase: 20 to 24 November 2026
- Eligibility: DPIIT-registered startups in film, media and allied technology
- Registration portal: wavex.wavesbazaar.com
- A WaveX selection committee will shortlist applications
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a final reminder for startups that want to be part of the WaveX Startup Pavilion at the Waves Bazaar, held alongside the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. According to the ministry, the registration window closes on 13 November 2026.
What the opportunity is
WaveX is the ministry’s dedicated startup accelerator initiative, aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and technological progress in the country’s media and entertainment and AVGC-XR ecosystem. Under it, selected startups get to display their products, technologies and innovative solutions at Waves Bazaar.
Waves Bazaar is described as a major networking hub expected to draw key stakeholders from the global media and entertainment industry. According to the notice, startups will get a chance to interact with domestic and international filmmakers, production houses, studios and investors, opening the way for collaboration and business partnerships.
Who can apply
Registration is open only to DPIIT-registered startups working in film, media and allied technology, including animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR).
A constituted WaveX selection committee will evaluate and shortlist the applications. Registering does not by itself confirm a place; the committee’s selection decides.
How to register
Interested startups can complete their registration and book an exhibition pod on the official portal wavex.wavesbazaar.com by 13 November 2026.
What happens next
The 57th IFFI will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026, while the Waves Bazaar startup showcase will run from 20 to 24 November 2026. IFFI is an annual Indian international film festival held in Goa and is counted among Asia’s leading film events.
What it means for ordinary readers
This notice is meant for startups; there is no application or deadline in it for the general public. Startups that fall in this category should register on the portal before 13 November 2026.
Questions and answers
What is the last date to register for the WaveX Startup Pavilion?
13 November 2026. The ministry issued this as a final reminder, and the registration window closes that day.
Who can register?
Only DPIIT-registered startups working in film, media or allied technology. This includes animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR).
Where do I register?
On the official portal wavex.wavesbazaar.com by 13 November 2026, where you can also book an exhibition pod.
Who selects the startups?
A constituted WaveX selection committee will evaluate and shortlist the applications.
When are IFFI and Waves Bazaar?
The 57th IFFI runs from 20 to 28 November 2026 in Goa. The Waves Bazaar startup showcase runs from 20 to 24 November 2026.
Source: PIB, "आईएफएफआई (इफ्फी) गोवा 2026 में वेवएक्स स्टार्टअप पवेलियन के लिए पंजीकरण कल बंद हो जाएगा", 12 November 2026. Read the original notice
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