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Launched under the Create in India Challenge Season 1, the Bharat Tech Triumph Program (TTP) is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting India’s gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem on the global stage.

Key Highlights

• Launch Year: 2025
• Ministry Involved: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
• Organizing Partner: Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC)

Objectives:

• Identify and showcase Indian gaming talent internationally.
• Support the growth of the gaming, animation, visual effects, and immersive technology (AR/VR/Metaverse) sectors.
• Boost the 'Create in India' initiative in the media and entertainment domain.
• Enable Indian developers and startups to create globally competitive digital products.

Program Features:

• Eligibility:
  Open to developers, studios, startups, and tech companies with working prototypes in:
  • Game development
  • Esports
  • Business solutions for gaming ecosystem
• Selection Process:
  • Game Submission
  • Expert Evaluation – Based on product, pitch, and team viability
  • Final Showcase – Winners selected by a jury

Global Exposure Platforms:

• Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025
  • Location: San Francisco
  • Dates: March 17–21, 2025
• World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025
  • Location: Mumbai
  • Dates: May 1–4, 2025
  • Venue: Jio World Convention Centre &Jio World Gardens
  • Focus Areas: Broadcasting, AVGC-XR, Digital Media, Innovation, and Films

Relevance of WAVES Summit:

• WAVES acts as a global convergence point for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector.
• AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics + AR/VR/Metaverse) is a central pillar, aligning with TTP’s goals.

Significance for India:

• Positions India as a global hub for innovation in digital entertainment.
• Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in the tech and creative economy sectors.
• Encourages cross-border collaborations and export of Indian intellectual property in the gaming domain.