The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced on Tuesday that it will present a variety of deep-tech breakthroughs, strategic research initiatives, and incubated firms at “Bharat Innovates 2026,” an international technology display in France.
In order to discover, mentor, and showcase some of India’s most promising technology businesses originating from centrally sponsored technical institutes and institutions of higher education, the Ministry of Education in France will host the event from June 14–16.
According to IIT Madras, the event would link Indian entrepreneurs with a global audience of investors, legislators, industry leaders, research institutions, and technology partners.
In addition to showcasing 15 of its incubated companies, IIT Madras will manage two of the 13 thematic areas at the event.
Five major research initiatives showcasing India’s prowess in indigenous technology development and deep-tech innovation will be on display at the institute’s pavilion.
This includes a local AI ecosystem designed for certain domains, low-compute indigenous AI, port automation, 5G and 6G communications, lab-grown diamond technologies, and Hyperloop technology.
IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti underlined the importance of the event and stated that the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and Bharat Innovates 2026 are likely to present fresh chances for cooperation between French universities, research labs, firms, and IIT Madras.
He added that the event offers possibilities for collaborative research in 6G technology, shared testbeds, standards creation, startup collaborations, technology transfer, and talent exchange initiatives.
IIT Madras will be in charge of the event’s Blue Economy and Next-Generation Communications thematic sectors.
Startups like WiSig Networks, Astrome Technologies, and REIO Systems, which are creating Open RAN-based 5G solutions, wireless backhaul systems, and indigenous software-defined radio platforms, will be featured in the communications segment.
Planys Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated business, will present underwater inspection technologies for maritime and offshore infrastructure in the Blue Economy sector. These technologies are based on remotely operated vehicles, autonomous systems, and AI-powered diagnostics.
In addition to presenting seaweed-derived natural polymer materials created as sustainable substitutes for traditional plastic packaging, Zerocircle is another company.
IIT Madras’ Hyperloop research project will be one of the strategic technologies on exhibit.
The Ministry of Railways has recognized the institute as the Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technology, and it is collaborating with TuTr Hyperloop on the creation of vacuum tube technology, levitation, and propulsion.
In addition to laser-based technologies that can embed invisible identification markings inside diamonds for authentication and traceability, IIT Madras will also highlight inventions from the Indian Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent LGD).
The institute will also showcase its research in low-compute artificial intelligence models, smart port automation systems, indigenous 5G and 6G technologies being developed by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation.
According to the institute, the exhibition will offer global exposure for Indian inventions and create new opportunities for international collaborations, technical partnerships, and startup expansion.