IICT Signs Five MoUs to Boost AVGC-XR Ecosystem

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on 30 September 2026 at FICCI FRAMES 2026 in Mumbai. The agreements were signed at the Grand Hyatt during the second day of the two-day event held on 29 and 30 September 2026.

IICT and AVGC-XR

AVGC-XR stands for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality. The term covers digital content creation, immersive media, and interactive entertainment technologies used in film, gaming, training, and simulation.

Partners in the Five Agreements

The five partner organisations are the Motion Picture Association (MPA) India, Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) Kerala, E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF), RioWood, and Warm Up Ventures. Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, AI and Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar was present at the signing ceremony.

Areas Covered by the MoUs

• The MoU with MPA India focuses on industry-academia engagement through knowledge exchange and learning opportunities.
• The MoU with C-DIT supports the proposed Kerala State Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR in Thiruvananthapuram through curriculum development, faculty training, and startup incubation.
• The MoU with ESGF covers esports training, infrastructure development, and international partnerships.
• The MoU with RioWood covers education, artificial intelligence, and media technologies, including scholarships and the use of AI in production and distribution.
• The MoU with Warm Up Ventures provides mentorship, funding opportunities, and business development support for startups and businesses linked to IICT.

Important Facts for Exams

• IICT is associated with the AVGC-XR sector, which is a major area in digital media and immersive technology.
• FICCI FRAMES is an annual media and entertainment industry event held in Mumbai.
• C-DIT stands for Centre for Development of Imaging Technology and is based in Kerala.
• Esports is recognised as a competitive digital gaming sector with training and infrastructure requirements.

AVGC-XR in India

AVGC-XR is used in India for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality applications. The sector includes creative studios, technology firms, educational institutions, and startup ecosystems linked to digital content production.