India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the global and special strategic partnership between France and India. At its core lies the idea that innovation is a vital driving force in Indo-French ties. As part of this, Government of India is organising "Bharat Innovates 2026", a global conclave to be held from 14th to 16th June 2026 in Nice, France that will showcase India's vibrant deep-tech startup ecosystem, next-gen innovation, and developments in Frontier Technologies; the conclave offers a unique opportunity to engage, interact, and collaborate with leading global stakeholders. More information on Bharat Innovates 2026 can be accessed in the following Link: https://bharatinnovates.in/
The conclave is likely to be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Hon'ble President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron on 14th June 2026. As this year marks the India-France Year of Innovation, the conclave offers a unique opportunity to engage, interact, and collaborate with leading global stakeholders.
Key Highlights of Bharat Innovates 2026:
- 120+ India's Leading Deep-Tech Startups
- 20+ Premier Indian Academic and Research Institutions
- 13 Thematic Areas for Emerging Technologies
In addition, premier institutions from India such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will set up pitch tents in the venue across key thematic sectors, including - Advanced Computing, Semiconductor, Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change, Smart Cities and Mobility, Advanced Materials, Rare-earth & Critical Minerals, Space & Defence, Blue economy, Next-Gen Communications, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, Agri & Food Technologies, Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure, Healthcare & Medtech and Biotechnology, enabling meaningful collaborations and investment opportunities.
The following Link can be used to Register participation: Registration Link - BI
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