India is now not only a country of startups, but is also rapidly becoming the center of future technology. The young entrepreneurs of the country, especially in the deeptech field, are attracting the world. The latest example of this is the ‘Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase’ organized in Bengaluru. This grand event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education of India and the Indian Venture and Alternative Capital Association, has infused new energy into the deeptech sector of the country. This event was organized ahead of the ‘India Innovates 2026’ summit to be held in Nice, France from 14 to 16 June. Its main objective is to showcase the potential of Indian deeptech startups to world class investors.
Leading investors and industry experts have selected 24 deeptech startups from hundreds of companies across the country. These are not ordinary app or software companies. These are companies that are doing research in technological areas that will change the future. The areas in which these startups are working show how fast the future of the country’s technology is changing. These companies are working in key areas like space launch systems, electric aircraft, defense technology, semiconductor, 5G-6G communications, quantum computing, biotechnology, women’s health solutions, agro-biotechnology, clean energy, marine robotics and digital healthcare.
Investment potential of 85 billion dollars!
More than 90 global investors participated in this event. Who have total assets (AUM) of more than US $85 billion globally. The participation of the country’s leading venture capital firms has opened up immense opportunities for startups. Firms like Accel, Peak XV Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Kalari Capital, Bloom Ventures and Chirate Ventures participated.
Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase held in Bengaluru on 19th May.
24 of India’s most promising deep-tech start-ups pitched to 90+ investors from 66 funds managing over $85 Bn in global Assets Under Management, across space, defence, biotech, semiconductors, quantum, robotics pic.twitter.com/9buLsjQKgd
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) May 22, 2026
From ‘Startup India’ to ‘Research India’…
Saumya Gupta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education of India, said that the country’s innovation system is now changing from a typical startup economy to a research-based technology economy. This program is a platform to connect the scientific ideas and research potential of Indian youth with global investment. Organizing this program under the ‘India-France Innovation Year’ announced by Prime Minister Modi is very important.
Indian deeptech is getting global recognition
Till now India was mainly known for consumer apps and e-commerce startups but now the situation is changing. Deeptech companies targeting global markets with advanced research are growing rapidly. In the meetings held with investors, each startup was given a 10-minute presentation and a 5-minute question-answer session. Through this, investors not only assessed the technical potential but also evaluated future business opportunities and possibilities of expansion in the global market.
mega summit in france
Let us tell you that about 120 Indian deeptech companies will give presentations in front of global investors in ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ to be held in France in June. The world’s tech giants, policy makers and industry representatives will participate in this program.
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