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Government of Karnataka's (GoK) Department of IT & BT through its nodal company KBITS is partially sponsoring delegations of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics (AVGC) sector companies and start-ups registered and located in Karnataka to MIP Junior and MIPCOM scheduled between October 14 - 19, 2017 at Cannes, Frances. For the selected delegation, airfare of economy class would be reimbursed by up to 60 per cent and the delegate registration fees by 50 per cent. To avail the benefits one must contact ABAI providing the following information: Name of delegate: Company Name: Year of Incorporation: Is your company registered in Karnataka: Company address: Revenue of the Company: Nature of business (please describe in detail products and service offering including the names of the products, projects and clients): Reason for attending (please specify in detail the reason for each event that you choose to attend) Will you be pitching at a project / IP at MIP Junior (deadline for submission is September 11, 2017) How will the Karnataka AVGC Industry benefit by sponsoring you / your company (please describe in detail) Important Dates & Notes: Deadline for submission of applications: September 5, 2017 Deadline for submitting pitches at MIP Junior is September 11, 2017 Delegation attendees will be announced: September 7, 2017 ABAI (www.abai.in) - Industry association partner of KBITS will lead the delegation and administer the reimbursement process ABAI will intimate in case of any special rates Contact person: Amit Singh (98869 98719) Please send in your applications to abai.amit@gmail.com providing details to the points listed below; Details elaborating the above questions/points will be required to process the reimbursement

Government of Karnataka to Showcase Next Gen AVGC Policy to the Industry • Government of Karnataka announces Karnataka Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics Policy• To propel Bengaluru as a global AVGC hub, with world-class infrastructure, offering exceptional financial concessions and incentivesBengaluru, 23rdAugust, 2017: The Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka hosted an interactive session for Industry captains of AVGS sector in the city today. Hon'ble Minister of State, IT, BT and Tourism, Sri. Priyank Kharge, Sri. Gaurav Gupta, IAS. Principal Secretary to the Government Dept.of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology and other senior officials were present at this interactive session. Some of the prominent leaders at the session included Mr. Biren Gosh, Country Head, Technicolor India, Mr. Rajesh Rao, CEO, Dhruva Interactive, Chairman, Nasscom Gaming Forum, Mr. Nandish, CEO, Xentrix Studios, Mr. Easo Thampy Mathew, National Operations Head, Aptech LTD.Giving a fillip to the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector, the Government of Karnataka (GoK) has announced the Karnataka Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics Policy ( Next Gen KAVGC Policy ). Recently approved by the Cabinet, the details of the policy were unveiled today at a gathering comprising industry leaders, trade commissioners, trade bodies and associations, academia and government officials.The credit for Bengaluru’s current standing as a leading AVGC destination in India goes to Karnataka Government’s foresight in 2012, making it the first state to recognize AVGC as an emerging sector and announce a dedicated policy - the Karnataka Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (KAVGC) Policy. Now, the KAVGC Policy aspires to propel Bengaluru as a global AVGC hub.Addressing the gathering to announce the new Policy, Mr. Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT & Tourism, Government of Karnataka, said, “Next Gen KAVGC Policy takes a holistic approach, addressing areas of skill…

The AVGC industry of Karnataka is all set to zoom as the State Cabinet gave its approval for the Karnataka animation, visual effects, gaming and comics policy 2017-2022. The move comes as a big shot in the arm for an industry that has shown the potential to blossom given the increase in the number of studios it has witnessed recently. And the news of Karnataka ministry promoting the AVGC policy in the state comes as music to all the studios’ ears. Following the approval, the sunrise industry is estimated to generate over 15,000 jobs with investments in the excess of Rs. 20 crore being pumped in to promote “cutting edge work” in this sector. The policy was drafted in consultation with the industry body ABAI, and the government is keen on getting overseas AVGC firms on board so that Bengaluru and other tier-II cities will benefit from the high-end technology. ABAI is a non-profit organisation committed to developing the animation, VFX and gaming industry in India. It will also encourage professionals to create original intellectual property content. Nearly 20% of India’s game developers and service providers are located in Bengaluru.

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