Bharat Tech Triumph Program
Context:
Recently, the Bharat Tech Triumph Program (TTP) was launched under the Create in India Challenge Season 1 which is backed by Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
- It aims provide Indian gaming talent with an international platform.
Relevance:
GS-2 (Government policies and interventions)
What is the Bharat Tech Triumph Program?
- It is a platform for Indian gamers to showcase their talent and innovation in the gaming industry.
- It is organised by the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
- It is a part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 and primarily focuses on gaming development, esports, animation, and immersive technologies (AR, VR, Metaverse).
- Winners will be showcased at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 in San Francisco and the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in India.
Key Highlights of the Program:
- Global Exposure: Winners get a fully sponsored opportunity to present at GDC 2025 in San Francisco and WAVES 2025 in India.
- Industry Collaboration: Organised in partnership with global gaming and media leaders.
- Eligibility: Open to developers, studios, startups, and tech companies with a working prototype.
- Stages of Selection:
- Game Submission—Developers submit their prototypes.
- Expert Evaluation—Shortlisting based on product potential.
- Final Pitching & Selection—Winners announced and mentored for global events.
- Evaluation Criteria: Focus on product innovation, team strength, market potential, and technical expertise.
- Integration with WAVES 2025: Aligns with the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, AR, VR, and Metaverse) pillar, emphasising India’s growing presence in digital entertainment.
