In a significant move, WinZO, India’s prominent vernacular interactive entertainment platform, announced the launch of the ‘Bharat Tech Triumph’ initiative.
This groundbreaking program aims to elevate the worldwide export of culturally relevant games and associated technology originating from Bharat (India).
Aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “First Be Vocal For Local, Then Go Global,” the initiative seeks to position Bharat as a global technology innovation powerhouse.
The programme is geared towards supporting and nurturing homegrown startups, providing essential resources for growth, and fostering intellectual property creation within the entertainment sector, UNI reported.
Under the ‘Bharat Tech Triumph initiative, WinZO will actively support research in deep tech for social gaming and cybersecurity. The platform will offer resources such as infrastructure, collaborative opportunities, funding, and access to real-world data, promoting the growth of innovative technologies.
Paavan Nanda, Co-founder of WinZO, expressed, “Today, technology offers greater capability to propel advancement, foster innovation, and bolster socio-economic growth. At WinZO, we want to nurture innovation and contribute to the overall growth of the technology sector, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs to ‘Make in Bharat’ for the world.”
Industry experts, including Rajesh Raju of Kalaari Capital, Justin Shriram Keeling of Lumikai, Anand Jain of CleverTap, and Neha Yadav of AWS, along with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation, and Gaming Association), will play a pivotal role in identifying high-potential technologies.