Netflix Partners with IICT & FICCI to Build India’s Creative Tech Talent Pipeline
Partnership will offer curriculum development, scholarships, and mentorship for AVGC-XR students enrolled in IICT
Mumbai, October 07, 2025: Netflix India announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) and FICCI to support students in India’s AVGC-XR sector (Animation, Visual Effects,
Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality). The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India at the 25th edition of FICCI Frames. This partnership will leverage Netflix’s creative excellence, IICT’s industry driven curriculum, and FICCI’s network to develop the next generation of creative-technology talent in India.
Netflix will support IICT in curriculum development and facilitate industry professionals to share real-world experience and best practices with IICT students. The collaboration will include workshops, masterclasses, and guest lectures—delivered directly or through partners—designed to mentor students, enhance the academic environment and equip students with future ready skills to thrive in the creative industry.
Under this MoU, Netflix will leverage the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity to offer scholarships to select students identified in collaboration with IICT. The Netflix Fund for Creative Equity is a dedicated effort to create opportunities for underrepresented talent in the media and entertainment sector.
To strengthen this partnership, Netflix will participate in three of IICT’s national councils: the R&D Council, the Academic Council, and the Industry Development Council, bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and policy to help shape India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
Mahima Kaul, Director – Global Affairs, Netflix India, shares, “Building on our efforts to promote skill development and inclusive access in the media and entertainment sector, this collaboration with IICT and FICCI aligns with the government’s vision to strengthen India’s AVGC sector. By nurturing world-class talent, IICT aims to serve as a catalyst for India’s digital economy—empowering youth and enhancing the nation’s creative capabilities. Together, we aim to equip every aspiring creator with the tools and opportunities to drive innovation in entertainment.”
Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Chief Executive Officer, IICT, shares “This collaboration with Netflix and FICCI marks a significant step in bridging the gap between academia and the creative industry. By providing our students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to global best practices, we are equipping the next generation of storytellers and technologists to thrive in India’s dynamic AVGC-XR ecosystem.”
Munjal Shroff, Chairman, FICCI AVGC-XR Forum, shares “The establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) as the National Centre of Excellence marks a transformative moment for
India’s AVGC-XR sector. This MoU with IICT and Netflix underscores our commitment to building an industry-led ecosystem where academia, industry, and policy converge to unlock new opportunities.
FICCI is proud to facilitate this collaboration, which will not only strengthen India’s position as a global hub for creative technologies but also nurture future-ready talent, drive innovation, and create pathways for sustainable growth in the sector.”
About IICT:
IICT has been established as a not-for-profit Section 8 company with the support of key stakeholders including the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Maharashtra, FICCI, and CII.
Envisioned as India’s lighthouse institute for AVGC-XR (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), IICT is committed to building global benchmarks in education, skills, research, and industry collaboration within this dynamic sector.
About FICCI:
Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and civil society, FICCI , a non-government, not-for-profit organisation, articulates the views and concerns of industry. It serves its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies, drawing its strength from diverse regional chambers of commerce and industry across states, reaching out toover 2,50,000 companies.
About Netflix:
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
