Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading global investors and venture capital leaders in Nice, France, ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit 2026. The interaction focused on strengthening collaboration in innovation, startups, emerging technologies and cross-border investments as India and France deepen their strategic partnership.
Key Highlights
📌 PM Modi interacted with global investors and venture capital leaders in Nice.
📌 Bharat Innovates Summit 2026 to be jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Macron.
📌 Summit aims to boost startup collaboration and innovation partnerships.
📌 India-France discussions to focus on technology, trade, defence and investment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met a select group of global investors, venture capital leaders and innovation stakeholders in Nice, France, ahead of the inauguration of the highly anticipated Bharat Innovates Summit 2026. The interaction underscored India’s growing prominence as a global innovation and investment destination.
The innovation-focused summit, which will be jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to bring together leading startups, entrepreneurs, investors and technology experts from across the world. The event aims to create new opportunities for collaboration, investment and innovation-driven partnerships between India, France and the broader global startup ecosystem.
During the interaction, Prime Minister Modi engaged with investors from India, France and several other countries, highlighting India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem, technology sector and reform-driven growth story. The discussions centered on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, venture capital investments and opportunities for long-term collaboration.
The meeting comes at a time when India and France are actively expanding cooperation under their Special Global Strategic Partnership, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, research and advanced technologies. The Bharat Innovates Summit is expected to serve as a major platform for strengthening ties between the startup ecosystems of both countries and encouraging greater cross-border investment flows.
In addition to the summit, PM Modi and President Macron are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in Nice to review the full spectrum of India-France relations. Discussions are expected to cover strategic sectors including technology, trade, defence cooperation, clean energy, artificial intelligence and broader geopolitical issues.
Prime Minister Modi’s France visit, which runs from June 13 to June 18, includes engagements in Nice, Evian and Paris. The visit reflects the growing momentum in high-level diplomatic exchanges and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Earlier, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Nice. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described the reception as memorable and praised the strong connection that overseas Indians continue to maintain with their homeland despite living far away.
The Prime Minister also noted that his France visit would include a series of bilateral and multilateral engagements aimed at strengthening India’s partnerships with key global stakeholders and advancing cooperation across strategic sectors.
Conclusion
PM Modi’s interaction with global investors ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit highlights India’s ambition to become a leading global hub for innovation, startups and technology-driven growth. The summit and bilateral engagements with France are expected to open new avenues for investment, entrepreneurship and strategic collaboration between the two countries.
FAQ Section
Why did PM Modi meet global investors in France?
PM Modi met investors and venture capital leaders ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit to discuss innovation, startups, investment opportunities and technology partnerships.
What is Bharat Innovates Summit 2026?
It is a major innovation-focused event bringing together startups, investors, entrepreneurs and technology leaders from India, France and other countries.
Who will inaugurate Bharat Innovates Summit?
The summit will be jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
What sectors are expected to be discussed during India-France talks?
Technology, innovation, trade, defence cooperation, startups, clean energy and strategic partnerships are expected to be key focus areas.
Which cities are included in PM Modi’s France visit?
PM Modi’s visit covers Nice, Evian and Paris.
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