Date: 2026-05-05Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Ministry of Education Organises Bharat Innovates 2026 Pre-Event Roadshow in Paris to Engage Global Investors, Corporates, Universities and Research Institutions
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, organized a pre-event roadshow in Paris on May 5, 2026, to promote the upcoming "Bharat Innovates 2026" conclave. The initiative seeks to connect Indian deep-tech startups and university-led innovations with global investors and research partners. The main event is scheduled to take place from June 14–16, 2026, at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Objectives and Vision**
* **Global Accelerator:** Bharat Innovates 2026 serves as a platform to transition Indian university-led innovations from "lab to market" and onto the global stage.
* **Strategic Collaboration:** The initiative is a key component of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and the "India-France Year of Innovation."
* **Networking Hub:** The roadshow aimed to brief potential partners on investment opportunities and the scope of the upcoming Nice conclave.
**Technology and Sector Focus**
* **Frontier Technologies:** The initiative focuses on 13 frontier sectors, including Advanced Computing, Semiconductors, and Next-Gen Communications.
* **Industrial Innovation:** Key areas of interest include Biotechnology, Space and Defence, Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Advanced Materials, and Critical Minerals.
* **Ecosystem Integration:** The program aims to bridge the gap between innovators, academic institutions, investors, and industry leaders.
**Structure of the Main Event**
* **Matchmaking:** The Nice event will facilitate high-value engagement through curated one-to-one matchmaking sessions.
* **Showcasing:** Activities will include sector-specific discussions and dedicated startup showcases designed for time-efficient investor engagement.
* **Interactive Engagement:** Participants at the roadshow engaged in Q&A sessions to explore market access and research partnerships ahead of the June event.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Deep-tech Startups and Higher Education Institutions**
**Impact**
They gain a global platform to showcase university-led innovations and access international funding and market opportunities.
**Action Required**
Prepare for startup showcases and participate in the main conclave in Nice to transition innovations from lab to market.
**Global Investors and Corporates**
**Impact**
Investors are provided with curated access to India’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem and 13 specific frontier technology sectors.
**Action Required**
Engage in the scheduled one-to-one matchmaking sessions and sector-specific discussions during the event from June 14–16, 2026.
**French Academic and Research Institutions**
**Impact**
Institutions such as ESCP, ESSEC, and INRIA are identified as key partners for building international research and innovation bridges.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with the Indian delegation to explore potential partnerships in research, innovation, and academic exchange.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Innovates 2026: A global accelerator initiative designed to connect Indian deep-tech start-ups and university-led innovations with international investors, corporates, and research institutions.
Ministry of Education: The primary government department responsible for organizing the Bharat Innovates initiative and leading international outreach to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem.
India-France Year of Innovation: A bilateral initiative between India and France under which Bharat Innovates 2026 was inaugurated to foster strategic cooperation in innovation and research.
Paris and Nice, France: The central international locations for the pre-event roadshow and the main global showcase, serving as the primary venues for international investor engagement.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education Organises Bharat
Innovates 2026 Pre-Event Roadshow in Paris to
Engage Global Investors, Corporates,
Universities and Research Institutions
Roadshow aims to Connect Indian Start-ups with Global
Investors and Innovation Partners
Posted On: 05 MAY 2026 7:06PM by PIB Delhi
As part of its outreach to global investors, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, organised a
roadshow in Paris today to showcase Bharat Innovates 2026. The Bharat Innovates initiative, scheduled to
be held from 14th-16th June in Nice, France aims to connect India’s deep-tech start-ups and higher
education innovation ecosystem with global investors, corporates, universities and research institutions.
The Paris roadshow, a pre-cursor to the main event, brought together representatives from the Ministry of
Education, Government of India, Embassy of India at Paris, Confederation of Indian Industry and more
than 50 representatives from different stakeholders. Participants included the French business and
innovation ecosystems such as La French Tech, VivaTech and key educational institutions in France.
Senior representatives from organizations such as, ESCP Business School, ESSEC, France, INRIA, École
Normale Supérieure, Agence Française de Développement, representatives from Indo-French Chamber of
Commerce, and other venture, advisory, legal, industry and start-up networks also participated in the pre-
event.
The objective of the Roadshow was to serve as a platform to brief potential investors and partners on the
scope, objectives and investment opportunities associated with Bharat Innovates 2026.
Addressing the gathering, Shri K. M. Praphullachandra Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education,
highlighted the significance of Bharat Innovates 2026 in strengthening international collaboration,
particularly in the context of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.
Shri Govind Jaiswal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, made a presentation on Bharat Innovates
2026 and outlined the opportunity for French and global investors to engage with India’s rapidly
expanding innovation ecosystem.
During the roadshow, it was highlighted that the focus of Bharat Innovates was on 13 frontier technology
sectors, including Advanced Computing, Semiconductors, Next-Gen Communications, Advanced
Materials and Critical Minerals, Biotechnology, Space and Defence, Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 etc.
with an aim to strengthen the bridge between Innovators, Institutions/Academia, Investors and Industry.
The investor-focused structure of Bharat Innovates 2026 was also presented, highlighting that the conclave
was expected to facilitate high-value, time-efficient engagement for global investors through curated one-
to-one matchmaking sessions, sector-specific discussions and startup showcases.The roadshow concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session enabling participants to engage
directly with the Indian delegation and explore potential partnerships in innovation, research, investment
and market access.
The presence of investors, corporate leaders, academic institutions, innovation platforms, technology
companies and Indo-French business associations reflected strong interest in Bharat Innovates 2026 and
underlined the Roadshow’s objective of building partnerships between India’s higher education
innovation. ecosystem and global stakeholders.
The Bharat Innovates initiative was announced by the Prime Minister of India on 17 February 2026 during
the inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation, in the presence of the President of France.
Bharat Innovates 2026 is envisioned as a Global Accelerator for the Indian Education Ecosystem, taking
India’s university-led innovations from lab to market and from India to the world. It is being organised
from 14–16 June 2026 at Palais des Expositions, Nice, France.
The Paris roadshow marked an important step in mobilising global interest and investor participation
ahead of the final showcase in Nice.
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