Event Agenda
The two-day programme is structured to maximise direct engagement between startups, investors, and industry leaders, followed by strategic preparation for the France showcase.
BHARAT
INNOVATES
Deep Tech Pre Summit
A global platform for deep-tech innovations associated with HEIs/CFTIs India
Orgnised By – Ministry of Education, Government of India
Strategic Guidance – Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
Second shortlist announcement : 30th Jan, 2026
March 21–22, 2026
Research Park, IIT Bombay
Organized By
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE OF
Coordinating Institution
About Bharat Innovates
Bharat Innovates 2026 is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with strategic guidance from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA). It is designed to represent India’s R&D-backed technology innovation prowess — nurtured at Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) — on the global stage.
The programme identifies, mentors, and supports approximately 100 promising and path-breaking technology innovations at various stages of development (TRL 3–9), and presents them to a global audience comprising industry personnel, investors, policymakers, potential collaborators, and technology partners.
Focus & Objectives
The programme provides a global platform for the top 100 deep-tech ventures associated with (or aspiring to be associated with) the innovation infrastructure at MoE’s Higher Education Institutes and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes. Key objectives include:
- Showcasing the depth and diversity of India’s innovation infrastructure across a range of technology themes
- Providing a global platform for deep-tech ventures to travel to France as representatives of India’s technology innovation prowess
- Enabling ventures to expand their horizons by accessing wide-ranging global market and technology partners
- Facilitating presentation to global investors, securing their participation in venture development journeys
- Bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial success by ensuring high-potential ideas receive the support they need
Benefits for Deep-Tech Ventures
- Global Platform — Travel to France as a representative of India’s technology innovation prowess
- Global Collaborators — Expand your deep-tech venture’s horizons by accessing wide-ranging market and technology partners
- Global Investors — Present your innovation to global investors, securing their participation in your venture’s developmental journey
- Strategic Refinement — Refine your value proposition with access to IIT/IISc faculty mentors and industry advisors
- Global Market Access — Access and expand into international markets through structured matchmaking
- Technology Partnerships — Connect with potential technology collaborators for joint development
- Investment Facilitation — Structured facilitation with domestic and international institutional investors
Focus & Objectives
The programme provides a global platform for the top 100 deep-tech ventures associated with (or aspiring to be associated with) the innovation infrastructure at MoE’s Higher Education Institutes and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes. Key objectives include:
- Showcasing the depth and diversity of India’s innovation infrastructure across a range of technology themes
- Providing a global platform for deep-tech ventures to travel to France as representatives of India’s technology innovation prowess
- Enabling ventures to expand their horizons by accessing wide-ranging global market and technology partners
- Facilitating presentation to global investors, securing their participation in venture development journeys
- Bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial success by ensuring high-potential ideas receive the support they need
Coordinating Office
c/o Office of Dean (R&D), 2nd Floor, Rahul Bajaj Technology & Innovation Centre, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400076
Bharat Innovates Deep Tech Pre Summit
Event Overview
Bharat Innovates Deep Tech Pre Summit is the pivotal domestic milestone of the Bharat Innovates programme. It is a two-day national-level event where shortlisted deep-tech startups from across India showcase cutting-edge innovations to industry leaders, academia, incubators, and curated investors — making it one of the largest deep-tech showcases in the country.
The programme includes an inaugural session followed by startup exhibitions through live stalls. Industry leaders, academia, incubators, and curated investors are invited to engage directly with the Top 100 cohort.
This event serves as the final domestic preparation stage before the selected teams represent India at the International Innovation Showcase in Nice, France (14–16 June 2026).
Shortlisted Startups
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Thematic Areas
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IIT / IISc Partner Institutions
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Curated Investors
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Duration
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Startup Development Stage
TRL
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| Time | Topics / Activities | Speakers | Attendees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM onwards | Start of Event – Participants can visit the startup stalls | – | – |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Inauguration & Keynote Address | Chief Guest: TBD Keynote Speaker: TBD |
Investors – 50 Startup Founders – 250+ MoE Representatives – 10+ Industry – 20+ Partner IITs & Incubators – 50+ IITB Faculties, Students, Depts & Sec 8 Co. – 100+ |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Visit to Stalls | Chief Guest, MoE, IITB etc. | – |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | – | – |
| – | Theme: Advanced Computing, Advanced Materials, Rare-earth & Critical Minerals, Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change, Next-Gen Communications, Semiconductors, Agri & Food Technologies, Healthcare MedTech & Biotechnology, Space & Defence, Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Smart Cities & Mobility, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 | – | 75–80 pitches |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mtg Room 1 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mtg Room 2 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mtg Room 3 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mtg Room 4 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Mtg Room 5 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Tea Break | – | – |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mtg Room 1 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mtg Room 2 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mtg Room 3 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mtg Room 4 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mtg Room 5 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Discussion | – | – |
| 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | IIT Bombay to Dinner Place | – | – |
| 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Dinner | – | – |
| Time | Topics / Activities | Speakers | Attendees |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Theme: Advanced Computing, Advanced Materials, Rare-earth & Critical Minerals, Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change, Next-Gen Communications, Semiconductors, Agri & Food Technologies, Healthcare MedTech & Biotechnology, Space & Defence, Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Smart Cities & Mobility, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 | – | 75–80 pitches |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Mtg Room 1 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Mtg Room 2 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Mtg Room 3 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Mtg Room 4 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Mtg Room 5 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Tea Break | – | – |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mtg Room 1 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mtg Room 2 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mtg Room 3 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mtg Room 4 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Mtg Room 5 – Theme-based startups pitching to 10–15 investors | – | 7–8 pitches |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lunch | – | – |
| 3:00 PM | Closing of Event | – | – |
Meet the Startups
13 Thematic Areas
Advanced Computing (AI, Quantum, Supercomputing)
IIT Bombay
Advanced Materials, Rare-Earth & Critical Minerals
IIT Hyderabad
Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change
IIT Delhi
Next-Gen
Communications
IIT Madras
Who Should Attend
Bharat Innovates Deep Tech Pre Summit convenes the most influential actors in India’s innovation ecosystem. Whether deploying capital, opening markets, or shaping policy — this event brings together every key stakeholder for India’s deep-tech future.
Investors & VCs
Angel investors, family offices, and institutional funds with a deep-tech investment thesis. Attendees have the opportunity to act as strategic advisors and investors for the emerging ventures showcased.
Industry Leaders & Corporates
CXOs from Fortune 500 companies and Indian conglomerates seeking strategic pilot partnerships and first-mover access to breakthrough IP across 13 deep-tech sectors.
Academic Institutions
IITs, IISc, AIIMS, and research labs bridging the R&D-to-market gap. Eleven IIT and IISc institutions serve as thematic area champions, each leading evaluation and mentorship in their respective domain.
Incubators & Accelerators
National incubation network participants — T-Hub, SINE, NSRCEL, and partner institutions — providing ecosystem support and continuity for the Top 100 cohort.
Government & Policy Bodies
Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Office of the PSA, Department of Science & Technology (DST), DPIIT, iDEX, and State Innovation Missions. The event is organised directly under the Ministry of Education.
Government & Policy Bodies
Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Office of the PSA, Department of Science & Technology (DST), DPIIT, iDEX, and State Innovation Missions. The event is organised directly under the Ministry of Education.
The Invitation
For years, the narrative has been about Indian talent building the future of existing global giants. As we look toward the Bharat Innovates 2026 showcase in France this June, that narrative is changing. The founders we are bringing to Nice aren’t just looking for jobs; they are looking to redefine industries.”
We are inviting investors and industry leaders to spend 10 minutes on bharatinnovates.info — to find the one team that aligns with your professional expertise or investment thesis. If a project resonates, the Bharat Innovates team will facilitate a direct conversation to explore support ahead of the June showcase.
Selection & Evaluation Process
To be shortlisted and join the Top 100, applicants undergo a competitive multi-stage evaluation process. Only the sharpest, most market-ready ventures make the final cut.
Evaluator Profile
At different stages of the process, submissions are evaluated by committees comprising:
- Thematic area experts from IITs and IISc
- Industry professionals with domain expertise
- Innovation and incubation professionals
- Institutional investors
- Leaders from India’s science, technology, and innovation domain
Evaluation Parameters
Applications are evaluated on the following parameters (not limited to):
- Market need and problem relevance
- Novelty of the idea or innovation
- Stage of development (TRL 3–9)
- Scalability of the solution
- Potential impact — economic, social, environmental
- Technical and financial feasibility
- Commercialisation capacity and go-to-market readiness
- Quality and capability of the founding team
Submission Requirements
Applicants are required to submit or showcase:
- AV files demonstrating the innovation or venture
- Documents explaining the venture’s distinctiveness and potential
- Prototypes and proof of work done or traction received
- In-person presentations at forums created for the purpose
Shortlist Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2 December 2025 | Phase 1 — First Shortlist Announced |
| Early January 2026 | Phase 2 — First Shortlist Announced |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Second Shortlist — Final Top 100 – To be Announced |
| March 21–22, 2026 | National Demo Day — Mumbai (Pre-Event Basecamp) |
| 14–16 June 2026 | International Innovation Showcase — Nice, France |
Programme Milestones
Milestone 1 — National Basecamp
The National Basecamp of Bharat Innovates 2026 brought together the nation’s leading deep-tech innovators, strategic technology stakeholders, domain experts, and business leaders. Shortlisted startups and innovators presented their breakthrough technologies and competed for the opportunity to represent India on the international stage.
Phase 1: Dec 18–20, 2025 Gandhinagar, India
Phase 2: Jan 22, 2026 Mumbai, India
Milestone 2 — Bharat Innovates Deep Tech Pre Summit ★
The flagship domestic event. 100+ breakthrough startups exhibit live to India’s most influential investors, industry leaders, and global partners. The largest deep-tech startup showcase in India. Successful ventures will be selected to represent India in France.
March 21–22, 2026 Mumbai, India
Milestone 3 — International Innovation Showcase
An exclusive opportunity to represent India on the global stage. This showcase in France connects selected ventures with international investors and global partners. Announced by the Prime Minister of India as part of the India–France Year of Innovation. Specific venue details to be disclosed.
14–16 June 2026 Nice, France
Office Address
c/o Office of Dean (R&D), 2nd Floor, Rahul Bajaj Technology & Innovation Centre, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400076