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India Pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 to Global Investors in Paris

India pitched its deep-tech startup programme 'Bharat Innovates 2026' to global investors at a Paris roadshow. The event showcased India's deep-tech ecosystem and higher education-led innovation landscape. The initiative will focus on 13 frontier technology sectors including semiconductors, biotechnology, and space. The maiden edition will take 120 top deep-tech startups to France for the conclave in Nice from June 14-16.

Key Points: Bharat Innovates 2026: India's Deep-Tech Pitch in Paris

  • India pitches deep-tech startup program 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Paris
  • Roadshow showcases India's innovation ecosystem to French investors
  • Initiative focuses on 13 frontier technology sectors
  • 120 top deep-tech startups to attend Nice conclave in June
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India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave

India showcases its deep-tech startup program 'Bharat Innovates 2026' to French investors and stakeholders at a Paris roadshow, building momentum before the Nice conclave.

"The roadshow served as a platform to brief potential investors and partners on the scope, objectives and investment opportunities associated with Bharat Innovates 2026. - Ministry of Education"

New Delhi, May 6

India pitched its deep-tech startup programme 'Bharat Innovates 2026' to global investors and stakeholders at a roadshow in Paris, building momentum ahead of the conclave scheduled to be held in Nice next month.

The roadshow showcased India's deep-tech startup ecosystem and higher education-led innovation landscape to global investors, corporates, universities and research institutions.

The Paris outreach event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Embassy of India in Paris, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), along with more than 50 participants from the French business and innovation ecosystem.

French businesses and ecosystems such as La French Tech, VivaTech, ESCP Business School, ESSEC, INRIA, and members of the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce, as well as venture capital, advisory, legal, and startup networks, were among the key participants.

Moreover, the roadshow served as a platform to brief potential investors and partners on the scope, objectives and investment opportunities associated with Bharat Innovates 2026.

On the occasion, K.M. Praphullachandra Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, highlighted the significance of the initiative in strengthening international collaboration, particularly under the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.

Meanwhile, Govind Jaiswal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, made a presentation outlining opportunities for French and global investors to engage with India's rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem.

It was also highlighted that Bharat Innovates 2026 will focus on 13 frontier technology sectors, including advanced computing, semiconductors, next-generation communications, advanced materials and critical minerals, biotechnology, space and defence, and manufacturing under Industry 4.0.

The maiden edition will take India's top 120 deep-tech startups to France to catalyse pilots, co-development, investments, research partnerships, manufacturing and market access.

Notably, the initiative was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 17 during the inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation in the presence of the French President.

Bharat Innovates 2026 is scheduled to be held from June 14-16 at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative, but 120 startups from India vs. France's entire ecosystem—hope our entrepreneurs get real partnerships, not just photo ops. The real test will be how many of these convert to actual manufacturing deals.
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Sarah B
As someone in Paris, I can say this outreach is timely. French investors are genuinely interested in Indian deep-tech, especially in biotech. The Nice conclave later this year could be a game-changer for cross-border innovation.
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Vikram M
Finally, we're moving beyond IT services to deep-tech! The focus on critical minerals and advanced materials is crucial for Atmanirbhar Bharat. But let's not forget—Indian startups need better funding here too.
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Aditya G
This is a great example of strategic diplomacy. Modi-Jabez (French President) partnership is already strong in defence and space—now innovation follows. The 'India-France Year of Innovation' banner gives it serious momentum.
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David E
Impressive list of French participants—VivaTech, La French Tech, top business schools. But I wonder: how will Indian startups navigate IP protection and regulatory differences? Hope the Ministry has a clear roadmap.
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Nisha Z
Nice (no pun intended) to see education ministry driving this.

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