On the second day of ‘India Innovates 2026’ (June 15, 2026), dynamic interactions took place among global investors, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, startups, and academic institutions. The discussions focused on accelerating innovation, strengthening technology partnerships, and advancing the commercialization of deep-tech solutions.
‘Bharat Innovates 2026’—an initiative of the Government of India implemented by the Ministry of Education—serves as a major international platform. It connects India’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem with global capital, industry expertise, research networks, and international markets.
The day began with an ‘Innovation Showcase’ featuring cutting-edge technologies developed by Indian startups and leading higher education institutions. These technologies spanned sectors such as biotechnology, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, mobility, space, and artificial intelligence.
A key highlight of the second day was a large-scale interaction program between investors and startups. More than 80 startups from ‘Bharat Innovates Deeptech’ showcased their innovations to panels comprising over 50 global investors from more than 10 countries across six themed pitch rooms. These themes were: Space and Defence; Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors; Healthcare and Medtech; Biotechnology and Agritech; Energy and Climate Technology; and Advanced Manufacturing. The pitching session facilitated direct interactions with global venture funds and corporate venture capital divisions. More than 40 startups secured firm commitments for further discussions with investors, generating a strong deal flow and interest in investment.
By the conclusion of Day Two, Bharat Innovates 2026 has facilitated:
- Approximately USD 254.5 million funding commitments and advanced-stage investments announced involving Bharat Innovates Innovators
- More than 1,350 B2B meetings held with Bharat Innovates Innovators
- Over 50 collaboration agreements
- More than 80 startup pitches before 50-plus global investors from over 10 countries
- Confirmed investor follow-up commitments received by more than 40 startups
Through platforms facilitating exclusive investor interactions, technology showcases, and cross-country collaboration, ‘India Innovates 2026’ has strengthened India’s position as a global hub for deep-tech innovation. At the same time, it has opened up new avenues for collaboration between India, Europe, and other international markets.
The scale and significance of the activities on the second day further reinforced ‘India Innovates 2026’ as a catalyst for global technology partnerships, deep-tech investments, and innovation-led economic growth. (PIB)
