Bharat Innovates 2026 Inaugurated in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 at Nice in France.

Bharat Innovates 2026 was inaugurated at the Palais des Expositions de Nice as a three-day platform for Indian deep-tech startups, researchers, innovators and investors. The event showcased 120 Indian deep-tech startups and more than 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 critical technology pillars. More than 350 investors and venture capitalists participated in the event. The programme highlighted India-France cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, defence, space, healthcare, advanced materials and clean energy.