About the Event

Bharat Innovates 2026 is a prestigious national initiative by the Department of Higher Education. Scheduled from June 14th to 16th, 2026, in Nice, France, the event coincides with the India-France Year of Innovation.

Announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, the program aims to build a bridge between India's innovation ecosystem—comprising startups, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and research parks—and global investors and partners.

Key Highlights & Figures

Thematic Areas of Innovation

The event will feature pitches across 13 critical sectors:

CBSE Engagement for Schools

To foster a culture of innovation, CBSE has requested schools to organize activities during May 2026:

• Awareness Programs: Seminars on the evolving innovation landscape and special classes on 'Introduction to Deep Tech'.
• Competitions: Bharat Quizzes, Essay Writing, and structured holiday assignments.
• Social Media: Students are encouraged to create short videos/reels of these activities tagging @Bharatinnovates2026.
• Reporting: Schools must submit reports and photographs via the official Google Link provided by the Board.

Why France?

France is the chosen partner because it provides a world-class launchpad for Indian innovations to reach Europe and global markets. The event includes Bilateral Meetings, Pitching Sessions, and Spotlight Talks by global thought leaders.