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WaveX Opens Applications for India AI Summit 2026 Startup Showcase

The government's WaveX platform has invited startups to apply for participation in the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026. Selected AI and AVGC-XR startups will get to showcase their products at a dedicated MIB Pavilion during the event in February. The summit aims to foster collaboration between innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to strengthen India's AI ecosystem. Its core objectives are to drive economic impact, improve accessibility, and ensure safety in AI development.

Key Points: Apply for India AI Impact Summit 2026 Startup Exhibition

  • Startup applications open for AI Summit
  • Focus on AVGC-XR and AI-driven products
  • Summit aims for impact, accessibility, and safety
  • Event from Feb 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam
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WaveX invites applications from startups for 'India AI Summit' next month

WaveX invites AI & AVGC-XR startups to apply for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Showcase your innovations at the MIB Pavilion in February.

"The MIB Pavilion will serve as a central hub for showcasing cutting-edge and emerging AI technologies - IT Ministry"

New Delhi, Jan 30

Government's startup accelerator platform WaveX on Friday said it has invited applications from startups for participation in the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' next month.

WaveX will facilitate a dedicated Startup Exhibition Programme, enabling selected startups to showcase their AI-driven products and solutions to a diverse national and international audience.

According to IT Ministry, startups operating in the AVGC-XR segment and working on AI-driven products will be provided with dedicated showcase and business networking opportunities at the MIB Pavilion during the AI Impact Summit.

"The MIB Pavilion will serve as a central hub for showcasing cutting-edge and emerging AI technologies in the media and entertainment sector, enabling innovators to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and global stakeholders, and fostering collaboration across the creative and technology ecosystem," said the ministry.

The Summit from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam here will serve as a key national platform for showcasing innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and fostering collaboration across India's rapidly growing AI ecosystem.

The 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' is expected to play a significant role in strengthening India's AI innovation ecosystem by facilitating structured engagement between startups and key stakeholders.

WaveX focuses on fostering innovation in the media, entertainment, and language technology ecosystem. It serves as a bridge between innovators, government institutions, and industry leaders.

The upcoming AI Impact Summit has been designed with a clear focus on three outcomes, as India gradually emerges as trusted partner in the world, thanks to sovereign Models, safety frameworks and a strong semiconductor ecosystem.

The first objective of the Summit is impact - how AI models, applications and the overall AI ecosystem can be used to improve efficiency, increase productivity and create a multiplier effect for the economy. The second objective is accessibility, particularly for India and the Global South. The third objective of the AI Impact Summit is safety.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see focus on safety and accessibility, especially for the Global South. India has the talent to lead in ethical AI. Hope they also have sessions in regional languages to be truly inclusive.
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Rohit P
Applied immediately! The MIB Pavilion for AVGC-XR is exactly the niche we are in. Fingers crossed for selection. The networking opportunity with policymakers is priceless for a young company.
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Sarah B
While the summit's goals are commendable, I hope there's a tangible follow-up mechanism. Too often, these events end with just photo-ops and no real support or policy changes for the startups afterwards.
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Vikram M
Bharat Mandapam is becoming the go-to venue for India's tech future! 🇮🇳 This summit, combined with our semiconductor push, shows we are serious about becoming an AI powerhouse. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Focus on media & entertainment is smart. India's creative industry is massive and AI can revolutionize content creation, dubbing, and VFX. Hope startups from Tier-2 cities also get a fair chance to participate.

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