Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France next week will coincide with Bharat Innovates 2026, a major showcase of India’s deeptech startups, research institutions and innovation ecosystem that is set to take place in Nice from June 14 to 16.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13 to 18.
During the France leg of the trip, Bharat Innovates 2026 is scheduled to bring together 120 Indian deeptech startups, leading academic institutions, investors, policymakers and industry leaders as part of the India-France Year of Innovation.
The event’s agenda states that its inaugural session will be held in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, underlining the importance both countries are placing on innovation, technology partnerships and research collaboration.
Organisers describe Bharat Innovates as a global platform designed to connect Indian innovation with international investors, institutions and markets, while creating opportunities for research partnerships, technology development and commercialisation.
