PM Modi and President Macron Inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates 2026' Conclave in Nice

Diplomacy

France, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' conclave in Nice, France, to strengthen technological and entrepreneurial ties between the two nations.

Key points

  • The three-day event features 120 deep-tech startups and over 20 institutes of excellence focusing on 13 critical technology domains.
  • President Macron congratulated Prime Minister Modi for recently becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister since independence.
  • The conclave aims to connect Indian innovators with over 350 global investors and venture capitalists.
  • The leaders discussed deepening their 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' and addressing geopolitical challenges.

Why it matters

The event highlights the deepening strategic and technological partnership between India and France, positioning India as a global hub for deep-tech innovation.

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