Winner to Pitch on Ideabaaz Season 2; Top 3 to Receive Industry Mentorship
New Delhi, March 2026: As part of its expanding focus on innovation and industry engagement, Ideabaaz, in association with Delhi Tourism and Wizcraft, has launched India’s Biggest Media-Tech Pitch Fest at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026, taking place from 25–31 March 2026. The initiative marks a significant step towards fostering innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and entrepreneurship, while positioning IFFD as a platform that brings together cinema, storytelling, and future-facing ideas.
The platform aims to discover and nurture breakthrough ideas across AI in entertainment, the creator economy, gaming and interactive media, film and production technology, fan engagement platforms, digital IP, and immersive technologies, including XR and virtual production.
The initiative invites innovators, creators, startups, and entrepreneurs from across India to present their ideas to a distinguished panel of industry experts, investors, and media leaders.
What’s at Stake:
- The winner will pitch on Ideabaaz Season 2, gaining national visibility and access to investors.
- The top 3 finalists will be incubated and mentored by leading industry experts, helping them scale into viable businesses.
Shri 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, said: “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 be hosted on 31 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam as part of IFFD 2026, bringing together the worlds of cinema, storytelling and cutting-edge innovation under one roof.
Entries are now open, and participants can apply at:
www.ideabaazcontest.com
Backed by leading industry partners and focused on future-facing innovation, the pitch fest is positioned to become a key platform for India’s next generation of media-tech entrepreneurs.
About IFFD
Organised by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation in association with the Government of Delhi and with KPMG as knowledge partner, the International Film Festival Delhi is a government-led, city-wide festival created to showcase Indian and international cinema while making film culture accessible to audiences across the capital. The week-long festival (25 to 31 March 2026) presents a wide-ranging program of screenings, conversations and industry engagements across venues in New Delhi, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and audiences from around the world.
