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JioStar is backing the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) launch at WAVES 2025, reinforcing India’s push to become a global creative-tech leader. The initiative, supported by tech giants like Google and Meta, focuses on AVGC-XR talent development. Sanjog Gupta of JioStar emphasized the fusion of connectivity and creativity as key to future innovation. The IICT aims to be a benchmark institution, much like IITs and IIMs, fostering India’s digital content economy.

Key Points: JioStar Backs IICT Launch at WAVES 2025 to Boost India’s Creative-Tech Future

  • IICT aims to be a global AVGC-XR excellence hub
  • Backed by JioStar, Google, Meta, and others
  • Focused on nurturing talent in animation, gaming, and XR
  • Aligns with India’s push for digital creative leadership
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JioStar backs India's vision for a creative-tech future with IICT launch at WAVES 2025

JioStar supports IICT’s launch at WAVES 2025, aiming to make India a global leader in AVGC-XR innovation with industry giants like Google and Meta.

"We believe in the power of connectivity combining with creativity to unlock infinite possibilities. – Sanjog Gupta, JioStar"

Mumbai, May 4

Indian Institute of Creative Technology's (IICT) launch at WAVES 2025 marked a progressive step towards making India a global creative powerhouse -- since quality talent is the most fundamental building block of an innovative economy, Sanjog Gupta, CEO - Sports and Live Experiences, JioStar, said.

"At JioStar also, we believe in the power of connectivity combining with the forces of creativity to unlock infinite possibilities. We are proud to support this mission to build a global centre of excellence in Mumbai to drive media innovation," Gupta said, as per a statement by WAVES 2025.

"The convergence of talent, technology, and policy will not only redefine the future of consumer immersion, connections and experiences but also cultivate the next generation of high-quality talent ready to lead on the world stage," Gupta added.

In a major step towards empowering India's animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with FICCI and CII, has unveiled the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT)--a National Centre of Excellence dedicated exclusively to the AVGC-XR sector.

IICT is on track to evolve into a premier institution in its field, much like how IITs and IIMs have become benchmarks in technology and management education.

The announcement was made at the inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025).

The IICT aims to serve as a hub for nurturing talent at the intersection of creativity, technology and innovation, creating pathways for young Indians to thrive in the global digital and content economy.

Underscoring the growing industry-government collaboration in this space, seven global technology leaders--JioStar, Google, Adobe, Meta, Apple, NVIDIA and Microsoft--formally exchanged Letters of Intent with IICT, signalling their commitment to building a strong foundation for the institute and co-developing future-ready skills, tools and platforms, WAVES said in the statement.

IICT is envisioned as a platform that will equip them with the right ecosystem to innovate, create and lead.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally! India is taking creative tech seriously. Our youth have so much talent but lacked proper institutions. IICT could be the IIT of creative fields. Hope they keep fees reasonable though - shouldn't become another elite institution. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone working in animation, this is exciting news! But I hope they focus on practical skills rather than just theory. Our industry needs job-ready talent. Also glad to see JioStar supporting this - their resources can make a real difference.
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Arjun S.
Good initiative but implementation is key. Hope they don't make it another bureaucratic institution. Need industry experts as faculty, not just academics. Also, why only Mumbai? Should have regional centers too for wider access.
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Neha T.
This is exactly what India needs to compete globally in media and entertainment! 🎥✨ Our stories and creativity combined with world-class tech education can make us leaders. Just hope they include regional language content creation too - not just English focus.
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the vision, I'm concerned about corporate influence through JioStar and other tech giants. Education should remain independent. Also, what about existing private institutes? Will they get support too or is this creating unfair competition?
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Sanya R.
My daughter is passionate about game design and this gives me hope for her future! 🤗 Hope they include women-friendly policies and scholarships. The AVGC sector needs more gender diversity. Kudos to the government for this forward-thinking initiative!

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