Establishment of Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) Announced
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) announced at WAVES 2025. |
| Announced By | Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. |
| Purpose of IICT | A centre for talent development focusing on creativity, technology, and innovation. |
| Facilities | Immersive studios, animation and gaming labs, virtual production setups, editing and sound suites, and smart classrooms. |
| Location | Permanent campus at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Film City), Goregaon, Mumbai. Temporary facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). |
| Industry Partners | JioStar, Google, Adobe, Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft have extended formal Letters of Intent to partner with IICT. |
| WAVES 2025 | First World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Aims to position India as a global hub for Media & Entertainment (M&E), intellectual property, and technological innovation. |
| Highlight | WAVES Bazaar--a global digital marketplace connecting creators with buyers and investors. |