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Bharat Innovates 2026 Day Two Focuses on Investor-Startup Engagement

The second day of Bharat Innovates 2026, held on June 15, 2026, witnessed intensive engagement among global investors, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, startups and academic institutions, with a focus on accelerating innovation, strengthening technology partnerships and advancing the commercialisation of DeepTech solutions. An initiative of the Government of India and implemented by the Ministry of Education, the summit serves as a premier international platform connecting India’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem with global capital, industry expertise, research networks and international markets. The day commenced with an Innovation Showcase featuring cutting-edge technologies developed by Indian startups and leading higher education institutions across biotechnology, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, mobility, space and artificial intelligence. Delivering the keynote address, Asian Paints Limited Co-Promoter and angel investor Mr. Jalaj Dani highlighted the need to align scientific innovation with market demand, industrial partnerships and long-term institution-building. Additionally, the statement noted that panel discussions brought together leading global experts from industry, investment and research sectors to deliberate on bio-innovation, advanced manufacturing, space, defence supply chains and global investment opportunities.

The statement further emphasised that a major highlight of Day Two was the investor-startup engagement programme, where more than 80 Bharat Innovates DeepTech startups pitched their innovations before over 50 global investors from more than 10 countries across six thematic sectors. More than 40 startups secured confirmed investor follow-up commitments, generating strong investment interest and deal flow. Moreover, the statement outlined that the summit also highlighted Rs. 278.34 crore (US$ 30 million) in investment activity announced on Day One. By the conclusion of Day Two, Bharat Innovates 2026 had facilitated over 1,350 B2B meetings, more than 50 collaboration agreements and startup pitches before global investors, while Rs. 2,360.95 crore (US$ 254.5 million) in funding commitments and advanced-stage investments were announced. It was further highlighted in the statement that the summit has strengthened India’s position as a leading global hub for DeepTech innovation and international technology partnerships. The final day will focus on technology parks, accelerators, climate technologies, industrial decarbonisation, global scaling strategies and long-term institutional collaborations.

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