WAVEX 2025, India’s premier platform for startups in the media and entertainment technology space, has extended the deadline for receiving applications to 21st April. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a statement today, said that in a bid to foster wider participation and amplify innovation, the eligibility criteria have also been expanded.

WAVEX is a flagship segment of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), which is positioned as a high-stakes launchpad for startups working in areas such as gaming, animation, XR, metaverse, generative AI, and content technologies. Selected startups will participate in closed room pitching sessions and gain visibility among top venture capital firms and high-profile angel investors. They will also benefit from mentorship by leading industry experts, exposure to global stakeholders, and opportunities to collaborate with prominent technology and media companies.

WAVEX 2025 Investment pitches will take place on 2nd and 3rd May at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai during the Waves 2025 summit. The applications can be submitted through the official WAVEX portal at wavex.wavesbazaar.com.