PM Modi, President Macron to Launch Bharat Innovates 2026 in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on June 14, 2026, at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France. The event, organized by India’s Ministry of Education, aims to showcase India’s growing deep tech and innovation ecosystem to global stakeholders.

Bharat Innovates 2026 will feature 120 Indian innovators, 15 higher education institutions, and over 500 investors, including global CEOs, venture capital firms, and industry leaders. The event will focus on 13 key sectors such as advanced computing, semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Prime Minister Modi will be accompanied by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood, who led the selection of the participating start-ups. The initiative is part of the India-France Year of Innovation, launched earlier this year in Mumbai.

The event is expected to foster partnerships in deep tech, research and development, and cross-border investments. It will also explore opportunities for technology co-development, institutional collaborations, and scaling Indian innovations globally.

Bharat Innovates 2026 is set to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for technology-driven growth and entrepreneurship while deepening Indo-French ties in innovation and technology.

Source: Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India) press release, 12 JUN 2026. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2272272