The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has signed a series of strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with The Zenfluencers, YOLOgram Style Pvt. Ltd., and Eruditio Consultants, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening India’s AVGC–XR ecosystem while expanding capabilities across esports, immersive technologies, and nationwide talent development.
The MoUs were signed on April 17, 2026, at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show 2026, held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.
These partnerships bring together IICT’s focus on education, skilling, research, and ecosystem development with the respective expertise of its partners across esports, immersive technologies, and large-scale outreach initiatives.
The collaboration with The Zenfluencers is focused on integrating structured esports education into IICT’s academic ecosystem. Through this partnership, IICT will introduce globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry-led workshops, tournaments, and masterclasses. The initiative will also create pathways for students to explore diverse career opportunities across the esports value chain, while enabling global exposure and industry connect.
IICT’s partnership with YOLOgram Style Pvt. Ltd. aims to strengthen its capabilities in gaming, immersive storytelling, and extended reality (XR). The collaboration will enable curriculum development aligned with industry-standard tools and workflows, faculty mentorship, student showcases, and collaborative research in areas such as immersive AI and virtual production. It will also support incubation and innovation-led initiatives, while building a strong industry-ready talent pipeline.
In addition, IICT partnered with Eruditio Consultants to address critical challenges related to awareness, accessibility, and career alignment within the AVGC–XR sector. This collaboration focuses on nationwide outreach initiatives, counsellor training and certification, institutional engagement, and the development of structured career guidance frameworks, with the aim of expanding opportunities beyond Tier 1 cities and creating a scalable, inclusive talent ecosystem.
These partnerships are aligned with IICT’s larger vision of creating integrated, scalable models that bring together academia, industry, and ecosystem stakeholders, while fostering innovation, employability, and global competitiveness in the creative technologies sector.
Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Chief Executive Officer, IICT, said, “As the AVGC–XR sector continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is essential to build strong, future-focused collaborations that bridge the gap between industry and academia. Our partnerships with The Zenfluencers, YOLOgram, and Eruditio Consultants are designed to create meaningful impact across education, innovation, and outreach. By combining global best practices with ecosystem-led development, we aim to enable a new generation of talent, strengthen India’s creative capabilities, and position the country as a leading hub for digital content and immersive technologies.”
Aditya Mani, Founder, YOLOgram Style Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are proud to partner with IICT at a defining moment for India’s orange economy. AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce, and careers. Together, we aim to empower a generation to build, own, and scale immersive futures where creativity is not just expressed, but industrialised.”
Indrajit Ghosh, Founder of Eruditio Consultants, comments, “At Eruditio, our mission has always been to help students discover their ‘Why’ and translate their creative potential into meaningful career pathways. Partnering with IICT allows us to scale this vision nationally. This collaboration is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity in the AVGC–XR space.”
Mr. Atharva Gupta, CEO, The Zenfluencers said, “This MoU with IICT, signed at the India Gaming Show in Chennai, is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re not just introducing courses, we’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the esports value chain. By deploying our industry-aligned curriculum across colleges and universities, we’re enabling students to understand the full stack. From competitive gameplay, team dynamics, and in-game decision-making to tournament operations, content ecosystems, and esports business models.”
