Bharat Innovates 2026 Announced in France

India announced Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, as a major platform to showcase Indian deep-tech innovators and start-ups.

The Ministry of Education announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron would jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on 14 June 2026 in Nice, France. The event will feature 120 Indian innovators, around 15 higher education institutions and more than 500 investors. It will cover 13 sectors, including advanced computing, semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, energy, healthcare and manufacturing. The initiative is part of the India-France Year of Innovation and aims to expand deep-tech, research, start-up and investment partnerships.