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

tartups to Pitch Ideas to Venture Capitalists/Angel Investors at WAVEX 2025

WAVEX 2025 Opens Doors for Startups to Secure Investment & Visibility

Mumbai : Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) 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 01^st to 04^th May, 2025 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. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders. This 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. The event will be extensively covered on national television, ensuring wide outreach and maximizing investment avenues for participating startups.

Applications for WAVEX 2025 are now open, and the event will follow a multi-stage selection process culminating in a high-stakes televised finale, where the most promising startups will pitch directly to top celebrity angel investors and VCs. Selected startups may benefit from structured mentorship programs featuring industry experts, investor networking opportunities, and potential collaborations with major media and technology firms.

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. 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.

As India continues to solidify its position as a global leader in digital content and technology, WAVEX 2025 presents a transformative opportunity for startups to establish themselves in the industry. Entrepreneurs seeking national exposure, funding, and top-tier mentorship can apply now at https://wavex.wavesbazaar.com/

About WAVES

The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, creator, or innovator, the Summit offers the ultimate global platform to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute to the M&E landscape.

WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).

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