On October 28, 2023, WaveX, a startup accelerator under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, signed an MoU with T-Hub, the world's largest startup hub, to boost India's media-tech startup ecosystem. WaveX will set up 10 innovation hubs nationwide with T-Hub as the anchor institution to strengthen India's AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality) startup ecosystem. WaveX was conceptualized as a national accelerator platform to nurture startups and empower creators. WaveX will establish up to 10 incubation centres under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The MoU was signed by the CEOs of WaveX and T-Hub in the presence of Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Department, Government of Telangana. The WaveX Summit held in Mumbai in May 2023 provided pitching and networking opportunities to more than 100 startups. T-Hub supports more than 2,000 startups through curated programs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: Central ministry overseeing the WaveX initiative and MoU with T-Hub.
T-Hub: The world's largest startup hub, partnering with WaveX as an anchor institution to boost India's media-tech ecosystem.
WaveX: Startup accelerator initiative launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting aiming to strengthen the AVGC-XR startup ecosystem.
AVGC-XR: Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality sector which the program intends to boost.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): Agreement between WaveX and T-Hub to strengthen India's media-tech startup ecosystem.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Startup Accelerator WaveX Collaborates with
T-Hub, the World’s Largest Startup Hub, to
Shape the Future of India’s Media-Tech
Entrepreneurs
WaveX to Set Up 10 Innovation Hubs Nationwide to
Strengthen India’s AVGC-XR Startup Ecosystem, with T-
Hub as Anchor Institution
MoU sets the stage for a new wave of innovation,
connecting startups, creators, and investors in India’s
media-tech ecosystem
Partnership to drive mentorship, global market access,
and a scalable ecosystem for India’s next generation of
creators and innovators
प्रव तथ: 28 OCT 2025 7:44PM by PIB Delhi
WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government
of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Hub, the world’s largest startup hub,
to boost India’s creative, content, and media-technology startup ecosystem.
The MoU between WaveX and T-Hub was formally signed and exchanged by the CEOs of Wavex and
T hub in the presence of Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri
Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications
Department, Government of Telangana, and other officers of the Ministry.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting,
highlighted that India’s AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended
Reality) sector is witnessing rapid growth and emerging as a major driver of the creative economy. He
noted that WaveX has been conceptualized as a national accelerator platform to nurture startups and
empower creators in media, entertainment, and immersive technology.Shri Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, noted
that the partnership between WaveX and T-Hub will help in creating a nationwide ecosystem for
creative entrepreneurship. He added that it will support young creators in transitioning from
individual participants to organized business units, enabling them to scale globally.
The collaboration is expected to benefit indian startups, by providing structured incubation,
mentorship, and access to infrastructure and networks. Supported by T-Hub as the Anchor Institution,
WaveX will establish up to 10 incubation centres across India under the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting. These centres will serve as hubs of innovation for startups and creators in the AVGC
XR ecosystem.
About WaveX
WaveX is the dedicated startup accelerator platform launched under the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative, aimed at nurturing innovation in the media and entertainment
sectors. At the WAVES Summit held in Mumbai in May 2025, WaveX provided pitching and
networking opportunities to more than 100 promising startups, enabling direct engagement with
government agencies, investors, and industry leaders. WaveX continues to support breakthrough ideas
through targeted hackathons, incubation, mentorship, and integration with national platforms.
About T-Hub
T-Hub is the world’s largest startup hub supporting more than 2,000 startups through curated
programs, market access, funding opportunities, and world-class infrastructure. T-Hub also serves as a
prominent incubator of incubators, supporting programs like iDEX (Innovations for Defence
Excellence) along with hosting and nurturing entities such as AIC (Atal Incubation Centre) and
MATH (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub).
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