WaveX Opens Startup Applications for India AI Impact Summit 2026

Sarah J · 2026-02-12T16:24:19.000Z

India’s flagship startup accelerator WaveX has officially opened applications from startups to participate in the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from 16-20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit backed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is positioned as a national platform to showcase cutting-edge AI innovations and strengthen collaboration across India’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The opportunity invites startups from across sectors particularly those building AI-driven solutions and advanced technologies in fields such as AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality), media, entertainment and emerging tech domains to exhibit their products and network with national and international stakeholders. Selected startups will gain dedicated exhibition space and business networking opportunities at the MIB Pavilion during the summit. In addition to the startup showcase, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is designed to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, researchers and global partners, fostering structured engagement that bridges innovation and deployment-ready solutions. The summit’s agenda emphasises responsible and inclusive AI adoption, with sessions aimed at translating global AI conversations into real-world outcomes across sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture and governance. The event also features forums such as research symposia, thematic showcases, interactive workshops and high-level discussions, drawing participation from national research communities and international innovators, underscoring India’s rising role in global AI discourse. By paving the way for startups to demonstrate AI-first solutions on a global stage, the Summit aligns with mission of fostering cross-regional partnerships, market access and ecosystem integration. European AI startups, investors and innovation hubs can engage with Indian entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders to explore co-creation, scaling opportunities and investment flows - strengthening connectivity between two of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems.

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