Bharat Innovates: India's Tech Leap in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly launched Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. This landmark event represents the largest Indian deep-tech showcase ever held outside India, marking the beginning of PM Modi's visit to France. The three-day conclave brings together more than 120 Indian startups, numerous higher education institutions, and over 500 investors and global industry leaders.

The event is designed to enhance research collaboration, attract investment, and cultivate new technology partnerships between India and global entities. It prominently features India's burgeoning deep-tech ecosystem across 13 diverse sectors, including semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, and defence innovation. French President Macron commended India's rising prominence in global technology, stating that India is a major force shaping future technologies and expressing France's honor in hosting the inaugural "Bharat Innovates" event abroad.

Discussions also highlighted the shared belief in innovation and international cooperation between India and France, particularly concerning artificial intelligence. Both nations advocate for an open, cooperative approach to AI development, contrasting with a trend towards more closed systems. PM Modi's visit also includes engagements in Evian and Paris to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, followed by a trip to Slovakia for a bilateral visit before returning to France for the G7 Summit.