Bharat Innovates 2026

September 9, 2026 10:43 PM

Pralhad Joshi releases commemorative publication on Bharat Innovates 2026

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday released a commemorative publication documenting the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative aimed at connecting India's young deep-tech innovators with global opportunities, industry and investment networks. The publication was released at an event in New Delhi and chronicles the journey of Bharat Innovates, which was held in Nice, France, from June 14 to 16, 2026, as part of the India-France Year of Innovation. Joshi said inn...

June 16, 2026 5:02 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 Day Two sees strong investor–startup engagement, over 80 DeepTech pitches

The second day of Bharat Innovates 2026 witnessed intensive investor-startup engagement, with more than 80 DeepTech startups showcasing innovations before over 50 global investors from more than 10 countries, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday. The three-day flagship international event, jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, is being held from June 14 to June 16. According to the Ministry, over 40 startups secured confirmed follow-up c...

June 15, 2026 10:43 PM

‘Nothing’ means “Everything”: PM Modi’s philosophical insight inspires Nothing co-founder at Bharat Innovates 2026

A unique meeting of minds took place at the "Bharat Innovates 2026" summit in Nice, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Akis Evangelidis, co-founder of the tech firm Nothing, engaged in a conversation that bridged the gap between modern entrepreneurship and ancient philosophy. Evangelidis shared the highlight of his interaction on X, recounting how the Prime Minister inquired about the origin of his brand's distinctive name. While the question is one the company has faced countless times, Evang...

June 15, 2026 8:28 PM

Opportunities to collaborate, invest, and scale in India have never been more promising: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that he has invited global businesses to partner in India's growth story, saying the opportunities to collaborate, invest, and scale in the country have "never been more promising" as the country advances towards becoming a global hub for innovation and manufacturing. Sharing details of his visit to Sophia Antipolis, widely regarded as Europe's first and largest science and technology hub, Goyal said the ecosystem offers a compell...

June 15, 2026 1:57 AM

PM Modi, Macron hold wide-ranging talks in Nice; adopt Innovation Roadmap 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at Villa Kerylos in Nice, marking the first meeting between the two leaders since India-France ties were elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”. The discussions covered a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing satisfaction over the depth of defence ties and agreeing to further strengthen collaboration in co-design, co-development and co-production of a...

June 14, 2026 9:07 PM

India, France launch ATL Bridge to connect school innovation labs, boost youth innovation

India and France on Sunday launched the India-France ATL Bridge, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral innovation cooperation by connecting young innovators through school-level innovation labs inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) model. The initiative was formalised through a Letter of Intent (LoI) exchanged between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. The event was in...

June 14, 2026 8:27 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

The inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron marks a defining milestone in the India-France partnership, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday. In a post on X, Pradhan said President Macron's emphasis on Bharat Innovates as a bridge between India's innovation ecosystem and France's thriving technological landscape reflected the growing ambition and depth of cooperation between the two countri...

June 14, 2026 8:16 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s investment potential after interactions with global investors at Bharat Innovates 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described his interactions with global investors and venture capital leaders at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice as “enriching and insightful”, highlighting India’s growing appeal as a global hub for innovation, technology and investment. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said discussions focused on the vast opportunities India offers across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, innovation and other emerging industries. He noted that India’s gro...

June 14, 2026 4:38 PM

India is spearheading global innovation, says French President Macron at Bharat Innovates 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded India’s growing role in global technological advancement, describing the country as a leading force in innovation and reaffirming France’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with India in areas such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, scientific research and emerging technologies. Addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron said India’s innovation ecosystem, research capab...

June 14, 2026 4:29 PM

India emerging as a contributor of solutions to the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is emerging as a provider of solutions to global challenges, driven by innovation, technology and the aspirations of its youth, as he jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the unique nature of India-France relations, describing them as a partnership built not only on shared interests but also on a shared vision for the future....