The India-France Innovation Network, announced during PM Modi-Macron Mumbai summit (February 17, 2026), was formally activated at 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice on June 14, 2026. It facilitates startup collaborations, knowledge transfer, and cross-border investments across 13 sectors including AI, semiconductors, space technology, and clean energy. India's Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood chaired the Technical Oversight Committee that selected 120 startups from 1,200+ applicants.
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India-France Innovation Network Formally Activated at Bharat Innovates 2026; AI, Semiconductors, Space Focus
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- The India-France Innovation Network, announced during PM Modi-Macron Mumbai summit (February 17, 2026), was formally activated at 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice on June 14, 2026
- It facilitates startup collaborations, knowledge transfer, and cross-border investments across 13 sectors including AI, semiconductors, space technology, and clean energy
- India's Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood chaired the Technical Oversight Committee that selected 120 startups from 1,200+ applicants
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• India-France Innovation Network: activated at Bharat Innovates 2026, Nice (June 14) • Announced: February 17, 2026 Mumbai Modi-Macron summit • PSA Ajay Kumar Sood: chaired Technical Oversight Committee (120 from 1,200+ startups) • 13 sectors: AI, semiconductors, space, biotech, energy, healthcare, manufacturing etc.
