Overview

• The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has been established in Mumbai as a National Centre of Excellence for the AVGC-XR sectors, modeled after IITs and IIMs.
• Seven global firms, including Google, Adobe, Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and JioStar, have signed Letters of Intent to collaborate with IICT on training, R&D, and innovation.
• Phase I operations have commenced at the NFDC facility on Pedder Road, with state-of-the-art labs, immersive studios, and smart classrooms already functional.
• The Maharashtra government has allocated 10 acres of land at Mumbai Film City for Phase II development, with planning underway for a permanent campus.
• Discussions are ongoing with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to enhance intellectual property collaboration and strengthen the institute’s global impact.