India showcases 24 deep‑tech startups to global investors ahead of Bharat Innovates Summit
New Delhi, May 21
The Ministry of Education and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association convened the Bharat Innovates Investor showcase in Bengaluru, presenting 24 high‑potential Indian deep‑tech startups before investors, the government said on Thursday.
Over 90 investors with over $85 billion in cumulative assets under management attended the event in the run-up to Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, an official statement said.
The 24 participating start-ups represented the breadth of India's deep-tech innovation, spanning frontier areas including space and launch systems, electric aviation and aerospace, defence and propulsion, semiconductors and 5G or 6G as well as quantum computing.
Further, firms from neuro-technology, biotechnology and cell therapy, regenerative medicine, women's health, agri-biotech and precision agriculture, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, water and marine robotics, and digital health were also showcased.
Each founder presented in a structured 15-minute format comprising a 10-minute pitch followed by a 5-minute interaction with investors.
Several investors expressed strong interest in exploring follow-on conversations with the participating start-ups in the weeks ahead.
Saumya Gupta, Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, said that Bengaluru Showcase reflects the Ministry's commitment to creating structured platforms where India's deep-tech founders can engage directly with patient, long-term capital and partners capable of supporting their global scale-up journey.
Investors and members of the Core Advisory Committee underlined that the event aims to position India's research-led deep-tech ventures at the forefront of global capital flows and to build durable bridges with the international investor and corporate ecosystem.
Bharat Innovates is a flagship initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation.
The flagship event will showcase approximately 120 R&D-backed Indian deep-tech ventures to global industry leaders, investors, policymakers and technology partners.
It focuses on 13 frontier technology sectors including advanced computing, semiconductors, next-generation communications, advanced materials and critical minerals, biotechnology, space, defence, and manufacturing and industry 4.0.
The initiative aims to strengthen the bridge between India's innovators, institutions, investors and industry, and to open pathways for Indian deep-tech ventures into France, Europe and global markets.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Wonderful to see women's health and neuro-tech getting attention. These are areas where Indian startups can really make a difference globally. But I hope the government also focuses on creating a supportive ecosystem within India—reducing red tape, improving lab-to-market pathways, and providing early-stage funding. International investors are great, but homegrown support is crucial too.
Over $85 billion in AUM and 90 investors—that's serious money. Our deep-tech startups have always been innovative but lacked the global connections. This bridge to France and Europe is exactly what we need. Also happy to see agri-biotech and clean energy in the list—these sectors will define our future. Well planned, well executed. Jai Hind! 🚀
As someone interested in the global tech scene, this is impressive. India's deep-tech ecosystem is maturing fast. The focus on 13 frontier sectors like quantum computing, semiconductors, and defence shows strategic thinking. What I'd love to see is more transparency on how these startups are selected and what kind of follow-through happens after these events. But the initiative itself is very promising.
Amazing to see Bengaluru hosting this! Our city truly is the startup capital. But one concern—these deep-tech ventures need patient capital and long-term R&D support. The 15-minute pitch format might work for investors, but I hope the evaluation goes deeper. Also, we need more such events in Tier-2 cities like Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad where great work is happening too. Good start though! 🌟
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