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Education Minister Launches Bharat Innovates 2026 DeepTech Publication
Pralhad Joshi launched a new publication about India’s Bharat Innovates programme.
The programme supports new technology ideas and connects innovators with investors, companies and research groups.
Its first edition included more than 3,000 ventures and 120 innovators.
It also included over 1,350 business meetings.
These meetings led to about USD 254.5 million in funding commitments and later-stage investments.
More than 50 collaboration agreements were also reported.
The event featured work from universities and more than 500 global participants.
It covered areas such as space, semiconductors, healthcare and biotechnology.
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Bharat Innovates 2026 commemorative publication in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The publication highlights India’s expanding DeepTech and innovation ecosystem across universities, laboratories, start-ups, industry and global markets.
The programme’s maiden edition brought together more than 3,000 ventures, 120 innovators and over 1,350 business-to-business meetings.
Engagements generated approximately USD 254.5 million in funding commitments and advanced-stage investments, along with more than 50 collaboration agreements.
The event showcased 13 sectors, including semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, healthcare, energy and manufacturing.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the publication; Bharat Innovates involved Indian innovators, higher education institutions and global stakeholders.
- What
- A commemorative publication for Bharat Innovates 2026 was launched, highlighting India’s DeepTech and innovation ecosystem.
- Where
- The publication launch took place in New Delhi, while the maiden edition was inaugurated in Paris.
- When
- The publication was launched on Wednesday; the maiden edition was inaugurated in June.
- Why
- The publication and programme aim to connect Indian innovators with global investors, industry leaders, research institutions and markets.
Key facts
- Programme
- Bharat Innovates 2026
- Launch
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the commemorative publication.
- Ventures
- More than 3,000 ventures participated in the maiden edition.
- Innovators
- The event brought together 120 innovators.
- Business meetings
- More than 1,350 B2B meetings were held.
- Funding
- Approximately USD 254.5 million in funding commitments and advanced-stage investments emerged from engagements.
- Sectors
- The event highlighted 13 sectors, including advanced computing, semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, energy, healthcare and manufacturing.
Quotes
Pralhad Joshi
Union Education Minister who launched the publication
“Launched the Bharat Innovates 2026 Commemorative Publication, celebrating India's growing DeepTech and innovation ecosystem. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India's innovation ecosystem is expanding from our universities and laboratories to start-ups, industry and global markets.”
freepressjournal.in
“Our journey from research to innovation, innovation to enterprise and India to the world is only the beginning. This growing innovation ecosystem will play an important role in building a technologically strong and #ViksitBharat”
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