NewzVille Desk
The Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit, a landmark national showcase of India’s most promising deep-technology ventures, was inaugurated today at IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai.
The two-day event was inaugurated by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Chairperson of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), in the presence of senior dignitaries from the Government of India.
Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology; Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Bombay; and Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay were also present on the occasion.
The Pre-Summit serves as a precursor in the Bharat Innovates 2026 journey that culminates in India’s global innovation debut at Nice, France, in June 2026, as part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, announced by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
Delivering his inaugural address, Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood emphasised the importance of deep-tech innovation to India’s technological leadership and global competitiveness, highlighting the role of academic institutions, research ecosystems, and startups in advancing cutting-edge technologies.
The Bharat Innovates 2026 programme showcases innovations across 13 critical technology domains, including Advanced Computing, Healthcare & MedTech, Space & Defence, Energy & Sustainability, Semiconductors, Biotechnology, Smart Cities & Mobility, Blue Economy, Next-Gen Communications, Agri & Food Technologies, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, and Disaster Management.
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.
