Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice, France, on June 14, 2026.
The three-day event showcases India's deep-tech start-ups, researchers, and innovators, connecting them with global investors and highlighting India's advancements in 13 critical technology sectors.
The event features 120 innovative start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence, with participation from more than 350 global investors and venture capitalists.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized the transformative role of technologies like AI, satellite systems, green hydrogen, and advanced manufacturing in addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development.
PM Modi highlighted the Indo-French partnership, including initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Indo-Pacific security.
He also stressed the importance of creating human-centric, trusted technologies and urged innovators to focus on societal impact alongside market valuation.
The leaders interacted with start-ups and innovators working in frontier sectors such as quantum computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, defense, space, healthcare, and clean energy.
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