(GIST OF YOJANA) Advance Investment and Innovation in Media Tech

(MAY-2025)

Advance Investment and Innovation in Media Tech

Context:

WaveX Live is a premier investment and innovation platform designed to accelerate growth within India’s media, entertainment and emerging technology industries. Organised by the Government of India in partnership with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). This initiative as part of the broader World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). The platform serves as a strategic bridge between high-potential startups and leading investors, fostering mentorship, investment opportunities, and industry advancements in key domains such as Animation, Gaming, AR/VR/XR. Generative Al, Broadcasting, Comics. Digital Content. Post Production, Film Production, and Community Radio.

Supporting Startups Through Investment and Mentorship

WaveX Live aims to build a dynamic ecosystem for media-tech entrepreneurs by facilitating direct engagement with investors, policymakers and industry readers. Selected startups will receive funding mentorship and networking opportunities vital for business expansion.

Key Benefits for Startups

Investor Access: Direct pitching opportunities with venture capitalists and angel celebrity investors.

National Exposure: Visibility through television and digital media coverage.

Expert Mentorship: Guidance from seasoned industry professionals.
Market Expansion: Collaboration prospects with leading stakeholders. Investment and Pitching Formats
WaveX –Boardroom (Live Television Pitching): Twenty selected startups will present their business concepts to a panel of celebrity investors in a live television broadcast. Each entrepreneur will deliver a five-minute pitch followed by a ten-minute Q&A session, with the potential to secure on-the-spot funding and entry into the WaveX Startup Accelerator Program.
WaveX Investment Arena (Venture Capital Open Pitching Model): This session allows startups to engage with over ten venture capitalists in a conference-style setting. Entrepreneurs will present a three-minute pitch followed by a five-minute Q&A session, with high-potential startups receiving priority for one-on-one investor meetings.

Eligibility and Selection Process for Startups

To participate, startups must meet the following criteria:

Registered in India on or after January 1, 2020.
Operating in sectors such as Animation, Gaming, Comics, AR/VR/XR, Generative AI, Broadcasting, Film, Music, Social Media, Radio, Advertising, or Emerging Technologies.
Ideal stages include bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed or pre-A.

Selection Process:

Preliminary Screening: Evaluation based on eligibility criteria.
Expert Panel Assessment: Shortlisting based on innovation and viability.
Final Pitch: Selected startups will present at WaveX Live via the Boardroom or Investment Arena.

Opportunities for Investors

WaveX Live offers investors access to some of India’s most promising media-tech startups. Venture capitalists, private equity firms, and angel investors will have the opportunity to engage with high-growth businesses driving digital innovation.

Key Advantages for Investors

Exclusive access to startupsltw1transforming media and entertainment.
Strategic mentorship opportunities to guide new enterprises.
Networking with industry peers to explore co-investment possibilities.
Early-stage investment prospects with high-growth potential.

Conclusion

WaveX Live is a transformative initiative aimed at driving innovation, investment, and growth in India’s media-tech sector. Entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of media and technology.