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India is actively expanding its global tech presence, with over 120 deep-tech startups exhibiting in France across sectors like space, AI, and semiconductors. This marks India's largest deep-tech exhibition in Europe. Concurrently, India's overall startup ecosystem has reached 2.3 lakh entities, creating 25 lakh jobs and positioning it as the world's third-largest. Indian companies are also seeking partnerships at a tech trade event in Taiwan, signaling a broader strategy for international collaboration and market access.
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Key Numbers
120+Indian deep-tech startups in France
2.3 lakhIndian startups
25 lakhjobs created by Indian startups
Who's Involved
India
nation showcasing deep-tech innovations and startup growth
Indian deep-tech startups
exhibiting advancements in France
Jitendra Singh
Union Minister highlighting India's startup ecosystem
Indian companies
seeking partnerships at Taiwan tech trade event
France
host country for India's deep-tech exhibition
Taiwan
host country for Indian tech trade event
Key facts
Over 120 Indian deep-tech startups are exhibiting in France.
The exhibition in France covers space, AI, defense, semiconductors, and biotech.
This is India's first large-scale deep-tech ecosystem exhibition in Europe.
India's startup ecosystem has grown to 2.3 lakh startups.
India's startup ecosystem has created 25 lakh jobs.
India is the world's third-largest startup nation.
Indian companies are participating in a tech trade event in Taiwan.
Indian companies are showcasing products and seeking partnerships in Taiwan.
India is making significant strides in showcasing its deep-tech innovations and expanding its startup ecosystem on the global stage. Over 120 Indian deep-tech startups are currently in France to exhibit advancements in critical sectors including space, artificial intelligence, defense, semiconductors, and biotechnology. This event represents India's first large-scale deep-tech ecosystem exhibition held in Europe, underscoring the maturation of its indigenous technological capabilities and its growing global ambitions.
Beyond its deep-tech focus in Europe, India's broader startup landscape is experiencing substantial growth. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that India's startup ecosystem now comprises approximately 2.3 lakh startups, which have collectively generated around 25 lakh jobs. This expansion has positioned India as the world's third-largest startup nation. The Minister attributed this growth to supportive government initiatives and the emergence of new, dynamic sectors.
In parallel, Indian companies are actively pursuing international partnerships in Asia. Several Indian firms are participating in a major technology trade event in Taiwan. At this event, they are showcasing their products and actively seeking collaborations and business partnerships. Organizers of the Taiwan event express optimism for increased Indian participation in future editions, anticipating a rise in technology cooperation between India and Taiwan.
These multi-faceted international engagements highlight India's strategic approach to fostering innovation, creating employment, and establishing itself as a key player in the global technology landscape through both specialized deep-tech advancements and broad-based startup growth.
↳ Why This Matters
India is making significant strides in showcasing its deep-tech innovations and expanding its startup ecosystem on the global stage. Over 120 Indian deep-tech startups are currently in France to exhibit advancements in critical sectors including space, artificial intelligence, defense, semiconductors, and biotechnology. This event represents India's first large-scale deep-tech ecosystem exhibition held in Europe, underscoring the maturation of its indigenous technological capabilities and its growing global ambitions.
Frequently asked questions
Bharat Innovates 2026 is an event in France where over 120 Indian deep-tech startups, VC funds, and research institutions showcase India's indigenous capabilities in sectors like space, AI, and defense.
Vikram-1 is India's first privately developed orbital rocket, designed to launch small satellites into low Earth orbit.
Opening the space sector to private companies in 2020 aimed to transform India into a major contributor to the global space economy, fostering innovation and growth.
India has over 2 lakh recognized startups, 120+ unicorns, graduates 1.5 million engineers annually, ranks third in AI competitiveness, and its startup ecosystem is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.
What Happens Next
01Launch of India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1.
02Establishment of new partnerships for co-building, co-investing, and co-developing with India for global markets.
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