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Waves Startup Accelerator

Revolutionize Multilingual Communication with
BhashaSetu – Real-Time Language Challenge

Have a game-changing AI idea? Build BhashaSetu, a cutting-edge multilingual AI system that powers real-time translation, transliteration, and voice localization across 12+ Indian languages for platforms like PIB, DD, and AIR. Create inclusive, context-aware, emotionally resonant communication for a billion+ citizens!

PARTICIPATE IN CHALLANGE

Why Participate?

  • Leverage AI to redefine multilingual communication for PIB, DD, and AIR.
  • Gain national recognition as a pioneer in real-time language solutions.
  • Collaborate with tech visionaries and government leaders on scalable projects.

Register Now to build your AI solution for BhashaSetu. Let your innovation amplify India's multilingual voice!

JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Advantages of coming to Waves Logo

Opportunity To Raise Money

Showcase your startup, impress top investors, and secure your investment

Elite Exposure

Be among the top startups selected to pitch directly to leading VC's and renowned celebrity angel investors.

Valuable Networking

Connect with a dynamic community, a strong knowledge pool, and strategic industry leaders at Waves25.

Enhanced Brand Visibility

Boost your startup’s profile with prominent logo placement on the WAVES website.

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Start-Ups

Frequently Asked Questions

WAVEX Live is a live pitching session for startups in the AVGC-XR sector, focusing on the Media and Entertainment industry. It provides early-stage startups an opportunity to pitch to angel investors and VCs for upto Pre-Series A funding.

WAVEX Live is organized by IAMAI in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, with the WAVES platform facilitating the event.

WAVEX Live focuses on startups in Animation, Gaming, Comics, AR/VR/XR, Generative AI, Broadcasting, Radio, Advertising, Social Media, Film, Music, and Emerging Technology.

Startups must be registered in India, incorporated on or after Jan 01, 2016, and in the bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed, or Pre-A funding stage.

Startups can apply by filling out the online registration form available on the WAVEX website before the application deadline.

Applicants must submit a attached applcation form along with pitch deck, business plan, and other details to get a chance to get to evaluaiton stage of the investment pitches

  • Open Arena Pitching : Startups pitch in front of the available VCs and Angels
  • Pitches in front of Celebrity Angel Investors

No, participation does not guarantee funding. WAVEX only facilitates investor-startup interactions. All investments are subject to due diligence and investor decisions.

Investors include top VCs, angel investors, and industry leaders and a few known celebrity angel investors.

No, all travel, accommodation, and setup-related expenses must be borne by the applicant.

YES

Startups retain ownership of their materials. However, WAVEX has the right to use submitted materials for evaluation, promotion, and event facilitation.

Yes, the organizers reserve the right to modify terms at any time. Continued participation implies acceptance of any updated terms.