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Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Calls: India's Deep-Tech Innovators Seek Global Stage

Zoho's chief scientist Sridhar Vembu is championing India's deep-tech innovation ecosystem through the Bharat Innovates 2026 global showcase. The initiative aims to highlight 100 breakthrough technological ventures from Indian academic institutions and research labs. Innovators have until October 26 to submit their applications for this prestigious international platform. The event promises strategic support, global market access, and potential investment opportunities for selected deep-tech ventures.

Key Points: Sridhar Vembu Bharat Innovates 2026 Deep Tech Innovation Showcase

  • Ministry of Education launches global innovation platform for deep-tech ventures
  • 100 top innovations to be showcased in France in June 2026
  • Student-faculty teams can apply from recognized institutions
  • Ventures must have majority Indian ownership and strategic innovation potential
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Zoho's Sridhar Vembu urges India's deep-tech innovators to apply for Bharat Innovates 2026

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu urges Indian innovators to apply for global deep-tech showcase in France, highlighting breakthrough technological ventures

"It is time to tell the world about all the deep tech work happening across India! - Sridhar Vembu"

New Delhi, Oct 17

Zoho's Chief Scientist and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Friday called on deep-tech innovators from Indian academic institutions and incubators to submit applications for the Bharat Innovates 2026 innovation showcase in France.

The deadline to submit applications is set for October 26, Vembu said in a post on social media platform X.

In the post, he said, "It is time to tell the world about all the deep tech work happening across India!"

He also shared a BharatInnovates announcement saying that the event will highlight and support local deep-tech innovations in June 2026.

"BharatInnovates2026 will nurture and showcase home-grown deep-tech innovations at France in June 2026, highlighting path-breaking ventures being nurtured at scale in India's education ecosystem," the post read.

The Ministry of Education has launched Bharat Innovates 2026, a global innovation showcase of India's top deep-tech innovations at Technology Readiness Levels 3-9.

The international event will present the selected 100 innovations to industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and collaborators.

It has been designed to represent India's R&D backed technology innovation prowess being nurtured at higher education institutions and centrally funded technical institutes.

Chosen deep-tech ventures will get strategic support to refine their value proposition, access global markets and partnerships, and secure investment.

Applicants must be student-faculty teams from MOE-linked higher education institutions or CFTI research labs or pre-incubators, teams incubated at MOE-associated technology innovation or incubation centres, or ventures formally linked to these institutions.

If the innovation has graduated into a venture, the entity must be legally registered in India, and Indian founders must hold more than 51 per cent equity.

Sridhar Vembu's Zoho Corporation had in September announced that it will make its homegrown messaging app Arattai interoperable like UPI and email, as the platform witnesses an unprecedented surge in downloads.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The 51% equity requirement for Indian founders is a smart move. We need to ensure that our innovations remain in Indian hands and benefit our economy long-term. Hope many startups apply before Oct 26 deadline!
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the initiative, I'm concerned about the selection process. Will it be truly merit-based? Sometimes these government-linked programs end up favoring certain institutions over others. Hope the process is transparent.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech innovation, this is fantastic news! The global exposure and strategic support could be game-changing for many startups. France is a great choice for showcasing Indian tech talent to European markets.
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Karthik V
"Time to tell the world about deep tech work happening across India" - Sridhar Vembu's words resonate so much! We've been building quietly for years, now it's time for the world to see what Indian innovation can really do. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Michael C
The focus on Technology Readiness Levels 3-9 is interesting. This means they're looking for innovations that are beyond just ideas and have some prototype or working model. Smart approach to ensure quality submissions.

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