Ashwini Vaishnaw announces launch of Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at Waves Summit 2025 : Bollywood News
In an important development for the landscape of the creative and digital media of India, the honorable Minister of Information and Radio announced the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at the Waves 2025 summit. Posed to become a national center for animation, visual effects, games, comics and extensive reality (AVGC-XR), the establishment has already started operations. He also joined forces with several global giants of technology and media, including Nvidia, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Star India and Adobe – for collaborative initiatives.
Ashwini Vahnaw announces the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at Waves Summit 2025
The IICT is created by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in strategic collaboration with FICCI and CII, as a national center of excellence in terms of prestigious IIT and IIM. The Institute aims to transform the creative economy by nourishing talents, accelerating innovation and promoting global standards in the AVGC-XR space.
“The IICT will serve as a catalyst for the entertainment industry, facilitating its global expansion. The role of Mumbai as a key center in the global creative ecosystem. “Said the Honorable Minister Ashwini Vahnaw.
The first phase of the IICT is located at the NFDC building, in Pedder Road, in Mumbai, and offers advanced installations, including game laboratories, animation laboratories, modification and sound suites, virtual production configurations, immersive studios, a preview theater and several smart classrooms.
The Honorable Minister also revealed that phase 2 will see the development of a dedicated campus of 10 acres to film City, Goregaon, further expanding the capacities and scope of the Institute. In the coming years, the government plans to deploy regional centers across India to decentralize access and promote creative ecosystems nationally.
By focusing on training, incubation, innovation, R&D and the development of politicians, IICT is about to create countless opportunities for young creators, technologists and entrepreneurs in India. This historical initiative indicates the firm government commitment to implement the soft power and the creative economy of India on the world scene.
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