New Delhi, May 21 — The Ministry of Education teamed up with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) to showcase “Bharat Innovates” in Bengaluru. This event highlighted 24 promising Indian deep-tech startups to various investors.
More than 90 investors, managing over $85 billion in assets, attended, gearing up for the bigger “Bharat Innovates 2026” event in Nice, France. The startups represented a wide array of innovative sectors, including space technology, electric aviation, defense, and semiconductors. Other areas of focus were biotechnology, clean energy, and digital health.
Each startup had 15 minutes to impress investors: 10 minutes for their pitch and 5 for questions. Many investors showed keen interest in continuing discussions with these startups.
Saumya Gupta, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Education, emphasized that this event aims to help India’s deep-tech founders connect with supportive partners for scaling globally. The goal is to boost the visibility of India’s research-driven startups on the global stage.
This initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the India-France Year of Innovation, will eventually feature around 120 R&D-driven ventures. It centers on advancing technology sectors that include biotechnology and next-generation communications.
A recent survey by the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) found that nearly 84% of tech entrepreneurs believe that events like Bharat Innovates are crucial for attracting international investment. This reflects a growing trend in global tech sectors, where deep-tech innovation is gaining momentum.
As India strengthens its ties to the global tech community, it’s becoming clear that initiatives like this can pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in technology.
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