Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Institutionalization Phase
Expected timeframe for converting Bharat Innovates into a formal government-backed institutional mechanism.
Selection Phase
Top-performing startups from the pre-summit are shortlisted for national-level support.
Valedictory Address
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlines the 'India-Fast' approach and the goal to serve the Global South.
Startup Showcases
137 startups present their technical innovations to industry experts and investors.
Summit Commencement
The two-day Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit begins at IIT Bombay, focusing on startup-investor networking.
Pre-Summit Launch
The Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit officially opens at IIT Bombay.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the institutionalization of the 'Bharat Innovates' initiative to drive deep-tech solutions for the Global South. The strategy emphasizes an 'India-Fast' approach to leverage domestic innovations in healthcare, digital payments, and sustainable energy for emerging economies.
The Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit launched at IIT Bombay, featuring a cohort of 137 startups presenting cutting-edge AI and deep-tech solutions. This event serves as a critical precursor to national innovation initiatives, highlighting India's strategic shift toward high-barrier-to-entry technologies and sovereign IP.
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