WAVES ‘Create in India Challenge’ Surpasses 85,000 Registrations
ECONOMY & POLICY

WAVES ‘Create in India Challenge’ Surpasses 85,000 Registrations

The Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season-1, a flagship initiative of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), has set a new benchmark, amassing over 85,000 registrations, including 1,100 international participants.

The competition has culminated in the selection of 750 finalists who will converge at ‘CreatoSphere’ in Mumbai from 1st to 4th May 2025. These finalists, chosen from 32 diverse challenges, will not only present their groundbreaking creative works but also engage in networking sessions, pitching opportunities, masterclasses, panel discussions, and conferences with global industry leaders. Winners will be honoured with the prestigious ‘WAVES Creator Awards’ at a grand ceremony in Mumbai.

Pioneering a New Era of Creativity The Create in India Challenge has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation, providing an international platform for storytellers, designers, and digital creators. Some of the most exciting challenges include:

Reel Making Competition – A high-energy challenge for digital content creators.

Truth Tell Hackathon – A solutions-driven event focused on impactful storytelling.

Young Filmmaker’s Challenge – Nurturing the next generation of visionary directors.

Comics Creator Championship – A celebration of artistic storytelling.

A.I. Avatar Creator Challenge – Showcasing innovations in AI-generated personas.

WAM! Anime Challenge – A tribute to India’s growing anime culture.

Esports Tournament – Bringing together the best gaming talents.

Trailer Making & Theme Music Competitions – A space for audiovisual excellence.

XR Creator Hackathon – Pushing the boundaries of Augmented and Virtual Reality.

By bridging disciplines, borders, and generations, the CIC is not just a competition—it is fueling a global conversation on the future of storytelling and digital creativity.

The Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season-1, a flagship initiative of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), has set a new benchmark, amassing over 85,000 registrations, including 1,100 international participants. The competition has culminated in the selection of 750 finalists who will converge at ‘CreatoSphere’ in Mumbai from 1st to 4th May 2025. These finalists, chosen from 32 diverse challenges, will not only present their groundbreaking creative works but also engage in networking sessions, pitching opportunities, masterclasses, panel discussions, and conferences with global industry leaders. Winners will be honoured with the prestigious ‘WAVES Creator Awards’ at a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Pioneering a New Era of Creativity The Create in India Challenge has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation, providing an international platform for storytellers, designers, and digital creators. Some of the most exciting challenges include: Reel Making Competition – A high-energy challenge for digital content creators. Truth Tell Hackathon – A solutions-driven event focused on impactful storytelling. Young Filmmaker’s Challenge – Nurturing the next generation of visionary directors. Comics Creator Championship – A celebration of artistic storytelling. A.I. Avatar Creator Challenge – Showcasing innovations in AI-generated personas. WAM! Anime Challenge – A tribute to India’s growing anime culture. Esports Tournament – Bringing together the best gaming talents. Trailer Making & Theme Music Competitions – A space for audiovisual excellence. XR Creator Hackathon – Pushing the boundaries of Augmented and Virtual Reality. By bridging disciplines, borders, and generations, the CIC is not just a competition—it is fueling a global conversation on the future of storytelling and digital creativity.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Resources

Schindler named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026

Schindler has been named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026, a global ranking recognising companies for their workplace environments.Compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the ranking is based on independent employee feedback, including whether employees would recommend their organisation to friends and family.The company said the recognition reflected its focus on creating a workplace where employees can develop their expertise and build careers. ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India needs an export-execution mindset: Vishesh Jain

Interview with Vishesh Jain, Founder & CEO, EximpleWhat gaps in India’s global trade ecosystem led you to build Eximple, and what problem did you see businesses struggling with most?Eximple came out of a problem that all three founders had seen from different choke points in the trade ecosystem. India has millions of MSMEs and manufacturers, and many of them can make products that are genuinely competitive on quality. Yet only a small fraction is able to build meaningful international businesses. In our experience, the gap is usually not manufacturing capability; it is the ability to exe..

Next Story
Building Material

Nuvoco reports 13.5% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of Rs 27.9 billion for Q2 FY27, up 13.5% year on year. Cement sales volume rose 9% to 4.7 million tonnes (MMT), while EBITDA increased 11% to Rs 4.11 billion.The company said it began its cement operations in 2014 with a 2.3 MMT per annum (MMTPA) operation at Nimbol. It now aims to reach 35 MMTPA of cement capacity by FY28, nearly 15 times its initial capacity. Its portfolio spans cement, ready-mix concrete and modern building materials.On sustainability and cost efficiency, Nuvoco partnered with CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid re..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code