New Delhi: Ideabaaz, in association with Delhi Tourism and Wizcraft Group, has launched India’s Biggest Media-Tech Pitch Fest at the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026, scheduled from March 25–31, 2026.
The initiative aims to foster innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and entrepreneurship, positioning the festival as a platform that extends beyond cinema into future-facing ideas and digital ecosystems.
The pitch fest will invite startups, creators, and entrepreneurs from across India to showcase innovations spanning artificial intelligence in entertainment, gaming, creator economy platforms, film and production technology, immersive experiences such as XR, and digital intellectual property.
As part of the programme, the winning entry will get an opportunity to pitch on Ideabaaz Season 2, while the top three finalists will receive mentorship and incubation support from industry experts to help scale their ideas into viable businesses.
Commenting on the initiative, Kapil Mishra, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of Delhi, said, “The future of India’s growth lies in the convergence of creativity and technology. Through platforms like this Media-Tech Pitch Fest, we are encouraging innovators to build solutions that will shape the next era of storytelling and digital experiences. Delhi Tourism is committed to supporting such initiatives that position Delhi as a global destination for the creative and digital economy.”
Suneel Anchipaka, Managing Director and CEO, DTTDC, added: “Delhi is fast becoming the cultural and creative capital of India. Platforms like this Media-Tech Pitch Fest reinforce our vision of making Delhi a hub for innovation in the creative economy. By bringing together cinema, technology and entrepreneurship, we are creating opportunities for young creators and startups to build for the future. We are proud to support initiatives like this at IFFD 2026.”
Jeet Wagh, Founder, Ideabaaz, said, “Ideabaaz was created to give ideas a real stage and a real shot. With this pitch fest, we are extending that philosophy to the media-tech ecosystem. India has incredible creative and entrepreneurial energy, and we want to back ideas that can truly shape the future of storytelling, content, and technology.”
Sabbas Joseph, Co-founder, Wizcraft Group, added, “Wizcraft has always believed in creating platforms that bring together creativity, innovation, and scale. The pitch fest at IFFD is not just about ideas; it is about enabling the next wave of disruption in media and entertainment. We are excited to partner with Ideabaaz and the Government of Delhi to make this a landmark initiative.”
The pitch fest will culminate on March 31, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together stakeholders from cinema, technology, and entrepreneurship under one roof.
With entries now open, the initiative is positioned to become a key platform for nurturing India’s next generation of media-tech innovators while strengthening the country’s creative and digital economy.
