Four AI-enabled films unveiled under IICT-YouTube 'Create with AI' programme
PIB reports that four AI-enabled films have been unveiled under a collaborative 'Create with AI' programme between IICT and YouTube.
via PIB
Institute
Indian Institute of Creative Technologies
Tracked from 73 mentions on the AVGC-XR wire.
At a glance
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(source, verified 14 Aug 2026)
- India locations
- Mumbai(source, verified 14 Aug 2026)
- Segments
- Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, XR(source, verified 14 Aug 2026)
- Parent organization
- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India (anchor ministry; run by an independent Governing Board)(source, verified 14 Aug 2026)
- Official site
- https://www.iict.org(source, verified 14 Aug 2026)
On the wire
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Sunday, 4 October 2026
C-DIT partners with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies on AVGC-XR Centre of Excellence in Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu reports that C-DIT has signed a pact with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to support establishment of an AVGC-XR Centre of Excellence in Thiruvananthapuram.
via The Hindu
Thursday, 1 October 2026
IICT signs 5 MoUs at FICCI Frames to boost AVGC-XR
NewsBytes reports that IICT signed five memoranda of understanding at FICCI Frames to support the AVGC-XR sector.
via NewsBytes
IICT signs five MoUs to strengthen India's AVGC-XR and creative-tech ecosystem
The Economic Times reports that IICT has signed five memoranda of understanding to strengthen India's AVGC-XR and creative-tech ecosystem.
IICT signs five MoUs at FICCI FRAMES 2026
MediaNews4U reports that IICT signed five memoranda of understanding with MPA India, C-DIT Kerala, ESGF, RioWood and Warm Up Ventures at FICCI FRAMES 2026.
via MediaNews4U
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
IICT and Netflix announce scholarships for 100 students across six AVGC-XR programmes
Kashmir Convener reports that IICT and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students across six AVGC-XR programmes.
via Kashmir Convener
Monday, 24 August 2026
IICT and Netflix announce scholarships for 100 students across six programmes
Fortune India reports that IICT and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students across six programmes. The initiative aims to support talent development in creative disciplines relevant to the AVGC-XR sector. Details on the specific programmes and eligibility criteria were provided by the publications.
via Fortune India
Netflix and IICT offer scholarships to 100 students in creative programmes
StoryBoard 18 reports that Netflix and IICT are offering scholarships to 100 students across six creative programmes.
via StoryBoard 18
Netflix and IICT offer scholarships to 100 students across six creative programmes
Storyboard18 reports that Netflix and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies are offering scholarships to 100 students across six creative programmes.
via Storyboard18
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
IICT signs multi-State pact to boost AVGC-XR ecosystem
Indian Broadcasting World reports that the Indian Institute of Creative and Technology (IICT) has signed a multi-State pact to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem. The agreement aims to boost collaboration across multiple states, supporting the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. Details on participating states and specific initiatives were not provided in the announcement.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
IICT and JioStar launch joint research initiative on photogrammetry and 8K production pipeline
ANI News reports that IICT and JioStar have launched a joint research initiative focused on photogrammetry and 8K production pipeline development.
via ANI News
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
IICT and Graphiti Studios partnership strengthens AVGC-XR industry-academia collaboration
Digital Studio India reports that IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technologies) has partnered with Graphiti Studios to deepen ties between the AVGC-XR sector and academic institutions. The collaboration aims to strengthen the industry-academia connect, presumably through knowledge exchange, mentorship, or curriculum development initiatives that support India's growing animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR talent pipeline.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
MIB highlights WAVES Bazaar, WaveX, and IICT to bolster India's AVGC-XR ecosystem
Adgully.com reports that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is championing several initiatives to strengthen India's AVGC-XR sector. The ministry is promoting WAVES Bazaar, WaveX, and IICT as key platforms and institutions to support the industry's growth. These initiatives aim to foster ecosystem development, market linkages, and infrastructure strengthening for animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality professionals across India.
via Adgully.com
Monday, 20 July 2026
IICT joins MIB delegation to South Korea and Japan to boost AVGC-XR ties
ANI News reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has joined a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting delegation to South Korea and Japan to strengthen AVGC-XR sector ties.
via ANI News
IICT joins MIB delegation to South Korea and Japan to strengthen AVGC-XR ties
ANI News reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is participating in a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting delegation visiting South Korea and Japan. The initiative aims to bolster AVGC-XR sector collaboration between India and these key markets. The delegation's activities are focused on strengthening international partnerships in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors.
via ANI News
Monday, 22 June 2026
IICT Mumbai and WaveX launch media tech incubator for AVGC-XR startups
Hindudayashankar reports that IICT Mumbai and start-up accelerator platform WaveX have launched a Media Tech Incubator programme to support AVGC-XR startups. The initiative aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship within India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. Interested startups can apply by 7th September, according to the announcement.
via Hindudayashankar
IICT's video game programme achieves 100% placement with students joining Lakshya Digital Studios
SMEStreet reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has achieved 100% placement for its video game programme, with environment art students securing positions at Lakshya Digital Studios. The placement milestone highlights growing industry demand for skilled AVGC talent in India and reflects the studio's commitment to hiring locally trained professionals for its game development operations.
via SMEStreet
Monday, 4 May 2026
IICT opens enrolment for National AI Skilling Programme for Creative Sector
PIB reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has opened enrolment for its National AI Skilling Programme for the Creative Sector.
via PIB
IICT Opens Enrolment for National AI Skilling Programme for Creative Sector
The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has opened enrolment for its National AI Skilling Programme targeting the creative sector. The initiative aims to equip professionals in animation, VFX, comics, and related creative industries with artificial intelligence skills. The programme represents a significant step in upskilling India's AVGC workforce amid growing AI adoption across creative production pipelines.
via PIB
Saturday, 18 April 2026
IICT signs MoUs to expand AVGC-XR and esports ecosystem
SMEStreet reports that IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technology) has signed memorandums of understanding to expand the AVGC-XR and esports ecosystem in India. The move aims to strengthen the creative technology sector by fostering partnerships that support animation, VFX, gaming, XR, and esports development, enhancing India's position in the global creative industries market.
via SMEStreet
IICT advances AVGC-XR and immersive tech ecosystem at India Gaming Show 2026
Storyboard18 reports that IICT is advancing the AVGC-XR, esports and immersive technology ecosystem through strategic partnerships at India Gaming Show 2026.
via Storyboard18
Thursday, 16 April 2026
IICT and VES India sign MoU to link industry and academia in AVGC-XR
Animation Xpress reports that IICT and VES India have signed a memorandum of understanding to connect industry and academia in the AVGC-XR sector.
via Animation Xpress
IICT and VES India sign MoU to link industry and academia in AVGC-XR
AnimationXpress reports that IICT and VES India have signed a memorandum of understanding to connect industry and academia in AVGC-XR sectors.
IICT partners with VES to strengthen India's VFX and AVGC-XR ecosystem
MediaNews4U reports that IICT has partnered with VES to bolster India's VFX and AVGC-XR sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen the visual effects and digital creative industries across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality segments. Details on specific programmes, training initiatives, or resource-sharing arrangements were not disclosed in the announcement.
via MediaNews4U
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
VES India signs MoU with IICT to advance AVGC-XR collaboration and skill development
Digital Studio India reports that VES India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IICT to strengthen collaboration in the AVGC-XR sector. The partnership aims to advance skill development initiatives within India's animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries. The MoU represents a strategic effort to enhance industry-academia linkages and foster talent development in these emerging creative sectors.
Saturday, 4 April 2026
IICT strengthens AVGC-XR ecosystem with key partnerships
Passionate In Marketing reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is strengthening the AVGC-XR ecosystem through key partnerships.
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Government establishes AVGC task force, designates IICT as national centre of excellence
Storyboard18 reports that the Indian government has set up an AVGC task force and approved the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) as a national centre of excellence. The move underscores the government's commitment to strengthening the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors within India. The establishment of a dedicated task force and centre of excellence is expected to bolster industry standards, research, and talent development across the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
via Storyboard18
Friday, 27 March 2026
IICT to lead pan-India AVGC-XR ecosystem with hub-and-spoke model
The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will lead the development of a pan-India AVGC-XR ecosystem using a hub-and-spoke model. The initiative aims to facilitate nationwide collaboration across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors, strengthening India's creative industries infrastructure and enabling inter-regional knowledge sharing and resource coordination.
via PIB
Friday, 20 March 2026
IICT signs MoU with Gativedhi for AI production tools
SMEStreet reports that the International Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gativedhi to develop and integrate AI production tools. The partnership aims to enhance creative workflows and capabilities within India's AVGC sector, combining institutional expertise with industry-focused technological innovation to support animation, VFX, and related creative disciplines.
via SMEStreet
IICT partners Gativedhi to integrate AI tools in AVGC-XR sector
Manufacturing Today India reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has partnered with Gativedhi to integrate artificial intelligence tools within the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The collaboration aims to enhance capabilities and streamline workflows across India's growing AVGC-XR industry, leveraging AI technologies to support creative professionals and studios.