Bharat Innovates 2026

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

The event marks a significant milestone in the India–France partnership.

Bharat Innovates 2026 is being organized under the India-France Year of Innovation.

Hosted by the Ministry of Education, the event is being held in Nice from June 14–16, 2026.

The three-day programme brings together:

• Indian DeepTech startups
• Innovators and researchers
• Investors
• Global innovation funds and stakeholders

The event aims to showcase and promote Indian DeepTech innovations and facilitate partnerships with:

• Investors
• Industry leaders
• Academic institutions
• Innovators worldwide

It is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation in:

• Science and technology
• Innovation
• Education
• Entrepreneurship

The initiative also seeks to enhance India’s integration into global innovation networks.

The inaugural edition reflects the shared commitment of India and France to build a future-ready innovation ecosystem driven by collaboration, talent, and transformative technologies.

Source: PIB