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XR Creator Hackathon Showcases Next Generation of Extended Reality Innovators
The event featured an engaging VR activity session showcasing a virtual experience of Chandrayaan and Gaming Warfare simulation, among others
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13 FEB 2025 6:26PM by PIB Delhi
The XR Creator Hackathon's Delhi chapter, hosted by Wavelaps and Bharat XR at 91 Springboard in Noida on 8th February, marked another successful milestone in the WAVE Summit initiative. Over 80 enthusiastic participants explored the cutting-edge Extended Reality (XR) technologies. The event, supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under the Create In India Challenge of WAVES, demonstrated Delhi's vibrant tech community's commitment to advancing India's position in immersive technologies.
The Delhi meet up featured an exceptional lineup of industry experts like Ms. Chhavi Garg, Mr. Ankit Raghav and Mr. Siddharth Satyarthi, who conducted comprehensive sessions on AR and VR technologies. Participants received detailed insights into Unity and Unreal Engine, along with practical knowledge about developing AR/VR applications. The sessions highlighted various industrial use cases, providing attendees with valuable real-world perspectives.
A significant highlight of the event was the presence of the Joint Director at the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Mr. Ashutosh Mohle, who also serves as the nodal officer in WAVES. The official's participation underscored the government's commitment to nurturing India's creator economy and supporting technological innovation.
The event featured an engaging VR activity session where participants experienced groundbreaking projects developed by fellow XR Creator Hackathon participants. These immersive demonstrations included a virtual experience of Chandrayaan, an innovative Gaming Warfare simulation, and an impressive VR tourism application, showcasing the diverse capabilities and creativity of India's XR community.
Ms. Chhavi Garg, Co-founder of Arexa, and Bharat XR, co-organizer of XR Creator Hackathon, highlighted the growing potential of XR technology, stated that “XR technology is evolving rapidly and achieves its full potential when integrated with other technologies like web, apps, and AI/ML.”
"These initiatives by the Government and industry partners are creating a platform for students and professionals in the XR industry to create within India and showcase to the world," said Ashutosh Kumar, CEO of Wavelaps, an industry association partner with WAVES and co-organizer of the XR Creator Hackathon.
The event garnered significant media attention, with representatives from DD News, All India Radio and various other media platforms covering the proceedings. The successful organization of engagement activities further enhanced participant interaction and learning experiences.
The Delhi meetup is part of the larger XR Creator Hackathon, which is co-organized by industry partner Wavelaps in collaboration with Bharat XR and XDG. The hackathon has already set a national record as India's biggest VR/AR hackathon with over 2,200 registrations from more than 250 cities. The initiative has now entered Phase 3, where the top 40 teams are competing to secure positions in the final top five, showcasing innovative products across different themes.
About Wave Summit:
Wave Summit is a flagship initiative celebrating India's advancement in creative technologies, fostering collaboration between creators, industry leaders, and government bodies to drive innovation in the immersive technology sector.
About XR Creator Hackathon:
The XR Creator Hackathon is a nationwide initiative driving innovation in Extended Reality technologies, organized by Wavelaps, XDG, and Bharat XR in association with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, bringing together creative minds from across India to shape the future of immersive technologies.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Shatrunjay Kumar
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