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International 12 September 2026 · Event date: 11 September 2026

BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition being held on September 11-12, 2026 as part of 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition being held on September 11-12, 2026 as part of 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
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The Union Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, is organizing the ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Held alongside the 18th BRICS Summit under India's BRICS Chairship, the exposition showcases 37 Indian deep-tech startups to global stakeholders and investors.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs are hosting the Bharat Innovates Exposition on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This event takes place during the 18th BRICS Summit under India's BRICS Chairship and highlights India's deep-tech innovations.

Following a previous event in Nice, France, this exposition showcases 37 Indian deep-tech startups to global investors, businesses, and leaders. It aims to build long-term collaborations, promote B2B engagements, and advance the BRICS Education Track priority of enhancing research and innovation ecosystems.

Key Points

  • The Bharat Innovates Exposition is held on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • It is organized by the Union Ministry of Education in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • The event coincides with the 18th BRICS Summit held on September 12-13, 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship.
  • It showcases 37 Indian Deep-Tech startups/ventures out of an original cohort of 120 from the Nice edition.
  • The theme of India's BRICS Chairship is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
  • The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 was held in Nice, France from June 14-16, 2026.
  • The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting was hosted on August 7, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  • Matchmaking for startups is facilitated in coordination with FICCI, CII, and ASSOCHAM.

Exam Angle

Organizing Ministry
Union Ministry of Education in coordination with Ministry of External Affairs
Event Location
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Event Dates
September 11-12, 2026
Startups Displayed
37 Indian Deep-Tech startups

A. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Source: Press Information Bureau

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