Shri Chanchal Kumar
IAS, Chairman of the IICT Board, Secretary - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
Our Four Pillars
Driving India's AVGC-XR transformation
Academics & Talent Development
Equip professionals and students with industry-ready skills for global AVGC-XR opportunities.
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Innovation & Start-up Incubation
Incubate start-ups, foster IP creation, and connect creators to funding and markets.
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Policy Advocacy & Industry Development
Shape the regulatory and business environment to enable growth and competitiveness.
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Research & Knowledge Hub
Advance R&D, set technology standards, and introduce emerging tools to the ecosystem.
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Our Vision
To create a pioneering and transformative Institution to establish Indian creative content supremacy through AVGC-XR across transmedia initiatives. To empower creative, technology and emerging intelligence landscape by nurturing futuristic, inclusive, innovation-driven ecosystems aligned with Viksit Bharat.
Our Mission
To build world-class talent and drive innovation in the AVGC-XR sector.
- Build intellectual capital for the nation by creating 500+ original Indian IPs and developing 10000+ domain experts and leaders- delivering impact and positioning India as a global AVGC XR powerhouse
- Accelerate economic capital and business impact by enabling 100+ industry and academia partnerships that drive frontier R&D, innovation and generates employment across the creative ecosystems
- Strengthen social capital by skilling over 1 million learners by 2035, with focused outreach to the base of the pyramid – fostering inclusive access and sustainable social progression
Key Stakeholders
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of Maharashtra
FICCI
CII
Leadership
Meet the mentors behind our AVGC-XR excellence
Dr Ashish Kulkarni
Director, Punnaryug Artvision
Shri Rajan Navani
Chairman & Managing Director, JetLine Group of Companies
Shri. Shrikar Pardeshi
Secretary to Chief Minister
Shri Manvendra Shukul
CEO, Lakshya Digital
Shri Chandrajit Banerjee
Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry
Smt Swati Mhase Patil
IAS, Managing Director MFSCDC
Highlights
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CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS A, B & D FOR IICT CAMPUS ON EPC BASIS
IICT invites online bids from eligible contractors for the proposed construction of Buildings A, B & D, including interior works and all infrastructure development works for IICT Campus at Aarey,Borivali Taluk, Film City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - 400065.
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As Gen Z tunes in, broadcasters rethink hiring and content playbooks
Television companies are turning to young professionals, creators and influencers to shape programming, as viewing habits spread across TV, streaming and social platforms
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IICT signs five MoUs to expand India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem
Partnerships with MPA India, C-DIT, ESGF and others target talent, tech and jobs
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Netflix launches India Storytelling Initiative, partners IICT to train next generation of creators
Netflix on Wednesday unveiled the Netflix India Storytelling Initiative, a multi-phase Investment programme aimed at strengthening India's creative talent pipeline through partnerships with key Indian institutions, as the streaming giant reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country's creative economy.
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IICT and JioStar Launch Joint Research Initiative on Photogrammetry and 8K Production Pipeline
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and JioStar have launched a joint research programme focused on Photogrammetry and the 8K Production Pipeline, marking the beginning of a broader industry-academia collaboration aimed at addressing production and technology challenges across India’s animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem.
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IICT, Graphiti Studios Launch Industry Training Programme for Students
Recently, IICT represented India in the official Ministry of Information & Broadcasting delegation to South Korea and Japan to study global best practices in animation, gaming, manga and creative education.
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IICT joins MIB delegation to South Korea and Japan to boost AVGC-XR ties
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) was part of the official Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, delegation to the Republic of Korea and Japan for a knowledge exchange programme aimed at strengthening collaboration in AVGC-XR, creative technologies, gaming, animation, manga, digital media, content infrastructure, start-up incubation, and global best practices for the proposed Content Creation Labs initiative.
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From Pokémon to KRAFTON: IICT joins MIB delegation to study South Korea and Japan's creative technology ecosystems
IICT joined MIB's South Korea and Japan delegation to study gaming, animation, manga, broadcasting, IP creation and creative technology ecosystems.
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IICT studies Korea, Japan’s creative ecosystems to boost India’s AVGC-XR ambitions
If India is serious about becoming a global creative powerhouse, it is learning from the masters. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) joined the official Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) delegation to the Republic of Korea and Japan on a knowledge exchange mission focused on AVGC-XR, gaming, animation, manga, creative technologies, content infrastructure, digital media, start-up incubation and global best practices for the proposed Content Creation Labs initiative.
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Beyond the AI Buzz
Inside India's universities & race to become truly AI-ready
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IICT and Zimension3D Empower Students to Build Interactive Experiences
The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) recently conducted a hands-on workshop with Zimension3D for its UG Diploma students, bringing together learners from Gaming, Animation, VFX, Film Design, and Comics-related disciplines.
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Experience what it's like to be a student at IICT
Explore our infra, tour state-of-the-art labs and tech, interact with faculty, and gain guidance on creative-tech careers in AVGC-XR.
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Netflix partners with IICT & FICCI
Netflix India has partnered with the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) and FICCI to support students in India’s AVGC-XR sector, which covers . The MoU was signed during the 25th edition of FICCI Frames.
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Maha cabinet clears Animation Policy 2025
Mumbai, Sep 16 The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved Maharashtra Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality Policy 2025 with an expenditure plan of Rs 3,268 crore.”
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Strategic Partnerships
NVIDIA
As a global leader in GPU and AI solutions, NVIDIA partners with IICT to set up advanced labs, introduce real-time graphics and AI training, and support AVGC-XR research. This alliance equips students and startups with tools for high-performance rendering, virtual production, and AI-driven content creation.
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Google/YouTube
IICT’s association with Google and YouTube provides students with cutting-edge resources for digital content creation, learning certifications, and the ability to showcase projects on global platforms. The collaboration also supports training in YouTube content strategy and monetization, directly relevant to today’s creator economy.
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Meta
Through Meta, IICT gains access to XR-focused curriculum, research support, and global XR developer communities. This helps students and startups work with Meta’s immersive technology ecosystem, participate in innovation challenges, and explore entrepreneurship in AR/VR/MR.
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Adobe
Adobe’s collaboration with IICT enables access to Adobe Creative Cloud tools, certifications, and professional-level training programs. Students and faculty benefit from industry-recognized credentials, exposure to world-class creative software, and integration of Adobe workflows into learning modules.
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Microsoft
IICT’s MOU with Microsoft strengthens integration of cloud (Azure), AI, and enterprise solutions in creative technologies. Students shall benefit from certification courses, faculty training, and hands-on learning in AI-powered content workflows, ensuring they are future-ready.
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Comic Con India
IICT and Comic Con India are partnering to bridge creative technology with pop culture. Through festivals, competitions, and student showcases, this partnership introduces AVGC-XR to younger audiences while providing students a platform to present original IPs, network with creative professionals, and gain industry visibility.
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Green Rain Studios
As India’s first Unreal Authorized Training Center (Gold/Premier rated by Epic Games), Green Rain brings unmatched expertise in virtual production, LED volumes, optical motion capture, and immersive content creation. This collaboration helps IICT students access advanced Unreal Engine training, real-world projects, and mentorship directly from industry pioneers.
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Edugames Solutions / Lakshya Digital
Edugames, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lakshya Digital, is partnering with IICT to co-design and deliver game development programs, including a Certificate in 3D Game Art. The collaboration ensures high-quality, industry-relevant training, internships, live studio projects, and co-branded programs like 'Lakshya inGame Academy'. Students shall benefit from curriculum developed by industry professionals, access to production-grade tools, and direct exposure to the gaming pipeline, preparing them for successful careers in the video games industry.
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WPP
Through its global creative and media ecosystem, WPP is partnering with IICT to embed creative technologies into advertising, branding, and storytelling. The collaboration enables training in digital marketing, AR/VR advertising, and experiential content creation, exposing students to the fast-evolving creative economy.
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University of York (UK)
A prestigious academic partner, the University of York brings international curriculum benchmarking, faculty exchange, and research collaboration. This tie-up elevates IICT’s academic rigor, aligns its pedagogy with global standards, and creates pathways for Indian students to gain international exposure.
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Star India / Jio Studios
Jio brings its robust infrastructure and content distribution ecosystem to the partnership. Students and startups gain opportunities in production, co-creation, and large-scale content projects, leveraging Jio’s extensive reach in entertainment and digital media.
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Wacom
The partnership includes specialized training in digital art, animation, and VFX, integration of Wacom devices into IICT’s labs, workshops and masterclasses with industry experts, and joint exploration of emerging technologies such as AR/VR to strengthen India’s creative ecosystem.
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Skyesports
The collaboration covers curriculum and training delivery, student pathways into tournaments and internships, and co-hosted events and hackathons. Skyesports will advise on e-sports labs and production setups, with both parties exploring joint research and policy inputs. IICT’s incubator will also support start-ups with Skyesports mentorship.
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Jet Synthesys
IICT’ collaboration with Jet Synthesys is to bridge industry and academia in game development. The collaboration spans curriculum co-development across game art, animation, design and engineering; faculty development/adjunct mentors, guest lectures & workshops, Train-the-Trainer programs, and internships, live projects and student showcases via Jet Synthesys’ ecosystem.
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Netflix
IICT has signed an MoU with Netflix and FICCI to strengthen India’s AVGC-XR talent pipeline. The partnership will bring industry inputs to curriculum, creator-led workshops/masterclasses, mentorship, NETFLIX scholarships, and guidance on campus tech infrastructure. FICCI will help amplify initiatives and convene ecosystem engagements. Together, we aim to expand talent pathways and upskill students and faculty over the next year.
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LTM
LTM Partners with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) to Build India’s Next-Generation Creative Technology Talent Pipeline. This 5-year partnership leverages LTM’s BlueVerse Craft capabilities to strengthen industry-aligned skilling and workforce readiness in creative technologies across advertising, films, immersive media, and digital storytelling.
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