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WaveX, the government’s startup accelerator platform, will facilitate a dedicated startup exhibition program
Government startup accelerator platform WaveX on Friday announced that it has invited startups to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held next month.
WaveX will facilitate a dedicated startup exhibition program, allowing selected startups to showcase their AI-driven products and solutions to a diverse national and international audience.
According to the Ministry of IT, startups operating in the AVGC-XR segment and working on AI-driven products will be provided with an exclusive showcase and business networking opportunities at the MIB Pavilion during the AI Impact Summit.
“The MIB Pavilion will serve as a central hub to showcase cutting-edge and emerging AI technologies in the media and entertainment sector, enabling innovators to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, investors and global stakeholders, and fostering collaboration across the creative and technology ecosystem,” the ministry said.
The summit, to be held from February 16 to 20 at the Bharat Mandapam, will serve as an important national platform to showcase innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and foster collaboration across India’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ is expected to play a key role in strengthening India’s AI innovation ecosystem by facilitating structured engagement between startups and key stakeholders.
WaveX is focused on accelerating innovation in the media, entertainment, and language technology ecosystem. It serves as a bridge between innovators, government agencies, and industry leaders.
The upcoming AI Impact Summit has been designed with a clear focus on three outcomes as India gradually emerges as a trusted partner in the world, thanks to its sovereign model, safety framework and strong semiconductor ecosystem.
The first objective of the summit is impact. That is, how AI models, applications, and the entire AI ecosystem can be used to improve efficiency, improve productivity, and create economic multiplier effects. The second objective is accessibility, especially for India and the Global South. The third objective of the AI Impact Summit is safety.
US sees India as key partner in Pax Silica AI push
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said Friday that the United States is positioning India as a key future partner in a new economic security framework aimed at securing global supply chains for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
Speaking at the Hudson Institute, Helberg said Washington is preparing to expand its Pax silica program. The initiative is an economic security coalition focused on semiconductors, critical minerals, logistics, and AI infrastructure.
He said the US “looks forward to welcoming India next month” as part of the partnership, highlighting New Delhi’s growing role in technology and supply chain discussions.
Helberg said the global technology landscape has changed rapidly over the past decade. He said long-held assumptions in Washington no longer apply.
