Mumbai Unveils India's First Institute of Creative Technologies
Mumbai is set to become a hub for creative technology with the launch of India's first Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT). This pioneering institute aims to cultivate world-class talent in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector, bolstering India's digital and creative economy.
India's Creative Tech Leap: Mumbai Welcomes First IICT
In a significant stride for India's digital and creative economy, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is poised to open its doors for admissions in August, with classes commencing in September. Located on the National Film Development Corporation's premises on Mumbai's Pedder Road, the institute will welcome its inaugural batch of 300 students.
Pioneering Curriculum and Global Collaborations
Announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, IICT is backed by prestigious global partnerships and industry leaders. The institute's academic offerings are designed to meet global standards while leveraging India's dynamic creative potential.
Key academic offerings include:
- Gaming: Six specialised courses.
- Post Production: Four courses.
- Animation, Comics, and XR: Eight courses.
IICT has also forged a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of York, United Kingdom, facilitating collaborative research, faculty exchange, and global certification pathways.
Industry Backing and Future Prospects
Leading global companies have committed to long-term collaborations with IICT, ensuring a robust ecosystem for students. These partnerships encompass vital areas such as:
- Curriculum development
- Scholarships
- Internships
- Startup incubation
- Placement opportunities
Prominent industry collaborators include:
- YouTube
- Adobe
- Meta
- Microsoft
- NVIDIA
- JioStar
Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, articulated the institute's vision: to transform India into a global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR sector by nurturing world-class talent. With the global AVGC-XR industry projected for exponential growth, IICT's comprehensive courses are set to create a future-ready talent pool, significantly contributing to India's creative economy and positioning the nation as a leader in immersive and digital content technologies.
