Nice, France, June 14, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with select investors and venture capitalists in Nice ahead of the launch of the Bharat Innovates event, a major platform aimed at strengthening innovation and startup collaboration between India and France.
The Bharat Innovates Event France initiative will bring together leading startups, venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders from India, France, and several other countries.
Bharat Innovates Event France Brings Together Global Investors
Prime Minister Modi held discussions with investors and venture capital leaders as part of efforts to showcase India’s growing startup ecosystem and innovation-driven economy.
The event is expected to create opportunities for cross-border investments, technology partnerships, and collaboration between emerging businesses from both nations.
India’s startup ecosystem has emerged as one of the largest in the world, attracting significant global interest in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, deep technology, healthcare, and clean energy.
Modi and Macron to Jointly Launch Innovation Platform
Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates event in Nice.
The platform aims to strengthen economic and technological ties between India and France while encouraging greater engagement between innovators and investors.
Officials expect the event to highlight success stories from both countries and encourage new partnerships between startups and venture capital funds.
India-France Innovation Partnership Gains Momentum
The event reflects the growing strategic partnership between India and France across technology, business, defense, and innovation sectors.
As global competition for emerging technologies intensifies, both countries are looking to deepen cooperation in research, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and sustainable development.
Industry observers believe Bharat Innovates could help accelerate investment flows and create new opportunities for startups seeking international expansion.
Showcasing India’s Startup Growth Story
India’s innovation ecosystem has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade, producing thousands of startups and numerous globally recognized technology companies.
The Bharat Innovates event provides a platform for Indian entrepreneurs to connect with international investors while demonstrating the country’s strengths in innovation and technological development.
With participation from leading venture capital funds and startup founders, the event is expected to reinforce India’s position as a major global innovation hub.