India's Ministry of Education and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association are showcasing deep-tech startups in Nice, France, this week [1].

The initiative aims to connect research-intensive Indian startups with global capital and forge international innovation partnerships to scale the country's deep-tech ecosystem [1].

Bharat Innovates 2026 entered its third day on Tuesday, June 16, as part of a broader effort to highlight Indian research capabilities on a global stage [1]. The event in Nice features 120 deep-tech startups [1]. This follows an earlier investor showcase held in Bengaluru, India, where 24 deep-tech startups were presented to potential backers [2].

Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and the Ministry of Education coordinated the summit to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application [1]. As part of these efforts, Indian higher education institutes and incubators have signed nearly 30 innovation pacts [3].

Activity peaked during the second day of the event, when more than 80 deep-tech startups pitched their technologies to investors [4]. These presentations drew over 50 global investors representing more than 10 countries [4]. The high level of interest resulted in more than 40 startups securing confirmed investor follow-up commitments [4].

The summit focuses on sectors including artificial intelligence, space technology, and semiconductors [4]. By moving the showcase to France, organizers intend to attract diverse European and global venture capital to support high-risk, high-reward research and development [1].

“120 deep-tech startups will be showcased in Nice”

The transition of the Bharat Innovates showcase from Bengaluru to Nice signals India's strategy to pivot from domestic funding to global venture capital. By focusing on deep-tech—specifically AI and semiconductors—India is attempting to move up the value chain from service-based software to intellectual property-heavy hardware and research, requiring the larger, more risk-tolerant capital pools found in international markets.