Nice, June 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly introduced Bharat Innovates 2026 during a formal ceremony at the Palais des Expositions in Nice. The high-profile, three-day technology conclave is designed to present India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem to the international community while establishing deeper commercial ties between the two nations. Organised as a central milestone within the designated India-France Year of Innovation, the gathering serves as a strategic meeting ground connecting deep-tech innovators, academic researchers, and premier higher education institutions with international venture capitalist funds and corporate entities.
The bilateral initiative intends to establish a sustainable framework for cross-border investments, direct technology transfer, and joint academic research. Representatives stated that the collaborative structure will allow emerging Indian enterprises to access European markets and scale their operations globally, while simultaneously strengthening resource sharing in fields like artificial intelligence and satellite applications. Addressing the attendees, Prime Minister Modi noted that the partnership between New Delhi and Paris is built on a rare combination of shared strategic interests and deeply rooted mutual values. He stated that the connection between the two democracies possesses an inherent conviction that naturally drives technological inspiration and human-centric development.
