Modi, Macron launch ‘Bharat Innovates 2026′ in France:’India is emerging as contributor of solutions to the world’, says PM Modi

In a major push to project India’s technological prowess on the global stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 today in Nice, France. The high-profile event, organized by India’s Union Ministry of Education, marks a critical milestone in the ongoing India-France Year of Innovation, which the two leaders kicked off in Mumbai earlier this year. The initiative is designed to act as a strategic bridge, directly connecting India’s deep tech ecosystem with international capital, corporate buyers, and research institutions. The Scale: 500+ Investors Meet India’s Elite Startups The maiden edition of the event is structured as a high-impact matchmaking platform for funding, market entry, and cross-border technology transfers. The delegation includes: 120 Vetted Indian Innovators: Selected by a Technical Oversight Committee led by India’s Principal Scientific Advisor, Shri Ajay Kumar Sood. 15+ Premier Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Showcasing academic research ripe for commercialization. 500+ Global Investors: Consisting of leading venture capital firms, corporate venture arms, and global CEOs looking for cross-border investment opportunities. 13 Strategic Sectors in Focus The exhibition will highlight cutting-edge developments across crucial tech verticals, including: Deep Tech Computing: Advanced computing, semiconductors, and space technology. Life Sciences: Biotechnology and healthcare. Industrial Green Tech: Energy and advanced manufacturing. High-Powered Geopolitical Backing The heavy-handed political presence underscores the strategic economic weight India is placing on this initiative. Alongside PM Modi, the Indian delegation features key cabinet ministers steering India’s global trade and foreign policy: Dr. S. Jaishankar (Union Minister for External Affairs) Shri Piyush Goyal (Union Minister for Commerce and Industry) Market Impact: Analysts expect the event to yield immediate policy and commercial dividends. The Ministry indicated that the summit will likely conclude with formalized collaboration frameworks targeting RD co-development, startup scaling, and streamlined cross-border investment channels. Strengthening the India-France Tech Corridor Beyond immediate venture funding, Bharat Innovates 2026 is aimed at institutionalizing cooperation between the French and Indian innovation ecosystems. The long-term goal is to establish stable pathways for technology absorption, joint manufacturing partnerships, and pilot projects—effectively helping Indian deep tech startups scale rapidly into European and global markets. ​