India Pitches Deep-Tech Startups in France
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026
The Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative, spearheaded by the India — Ministry of Education (India), is expected to positively impact the technology and venture capital markets by connecting Indian deep-tech startups with global investors. This could lead to increased foreign investment in India's innovation ecosystem and foster international collaboration, particularly with France.
The India — Ministry of Education (India) organized a roadshow in Paris to promote Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative aimed at connecting India's deep-tech startups and higher education innovation ecosystem with global investors, corporates, universities, and research institutions. The main event is scheduled for June 14-16 in Nice, France. The roadshow served as a platform to brief potential investors and partners on the scope, objectives, and investment opportunities, focusing on 13 frontier technology sectors. Key participants included representatives from the India — Ministry of Education (India), Embassy of India at Paris, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, France — La French Tech, Viva Technology, ESCP Business School, ESSEC Business School, French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation, and France — French Development Agency. The initiative was announced by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, on February 17 during the inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation.
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