The Ministry of Education of India organized a roadshow in Paris to promote Bharat Innovates 2026, which will be held from June 14-16, 2026, in Nice, France. This event aims to connect India's deep-tech startups with global investors, corporates, and educational institutions, fostering international collaboration. The roadshow gathered representatives from various sectors, including the Confederation of Indian Industry and key French institutions like La French Tech and ESCP Business School. Joint Secretary KM Praphullachandra Sharma emphasized the significance of this initiative in strengthening the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. Bharat Innovates 2026, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is envisioned as a Global Accelerator for the Indian Education Ecosystem, focusing on taking university-led innovations from lab to market. The initiative targets over 120 leading Indian deep-tech startups and aims to engage with global markets as India's startup ecosystem is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. The roadshow serves as a precursor to mobilizing global interest and investment opportunities for the upcoming event in Nice.