PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
On 14 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice, on 14 June 2026. Bharat Innovates, a three-day event organised by the Government of India as an initiative of the Ministry of Education, presents 120 deep-tech start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 critical technology pillars. Macron noted that Nice was hosting the first Bharat Innovates event held outside India. Modi said start-ups should be judged not only by market valuation but equally by their impact on humanity.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 14 June 2026, Palais des Expositions, Nice
- Edition
- Maiden; first held outside India
- Organiser
- Government of India; initiative of the Ministry of Education
- Duration
- Three days
- Showcase
- 120 start-ups, over 20 Institutes of Excellence, 13 critical technology pillars
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Where was the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 inaugurated on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Palais des Expositions, Nice
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Bharat Innovates 2026 was organised by the Government of India as an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Education
Bharat Innovates was organised as an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.
How many deep-tech start-ups were presented at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice?
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Correct answer: A — 120
Bharat Innovates presented 120 start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 technology pillars.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Innovates 2026: 1. The Nice event was the first Bharat Innovates held outside India. 2. It is a three-day event. 3. It showcases innovations across 13 critical technology pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO and Ministry of Education releases of 14 June 2026.