Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, joined Hon’ble Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan for the launch of Bharat Innovates 2026, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education aimed at identifying, mentoring, and showcasing some of India’s most promising technology ventures emerging from Higher Education Institutions and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes. Scheduled from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France, Bharat Innovates 2026 will bring together 120 selected Indian Deep Tech startups and innovators with a global audience of investors, industry leaders, policymakers, research institutions, and technology partners, providing a platform to showcase India's innovation and entrepreneurial talent on the world stage. The summit will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. President Emmanuel Macron, underscoring the growing India–France partnership in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.