IIT Bombay will host the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit on March 21-22, featuring 137 startups selected from over 3,000 applications. The event will include pitch sessions, exhibitions and investor meets, and serve as a key platform ahead of a global innovation showcase in France under a PM Modi-led initiative.

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will host the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit on March 21 and 22 at the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, bringing together start-ups, investors, policymakers and academic leaders from across the country.

137 Start-Ups Selected from Over 3,000 Applications

The two-day national event will showcase 137 deep-tech start-ups selected from over 3,000 applications, positioning it among the largest curated platforms for research-led innovation in India. About 12 of the startups belong to IIT-Bombay, while nationally all 13 IIT's are expected to participate. The pre-summit is part of the Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative, which aims to present India’s most promising technology ventures to a global audience.

The initiative was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, with a global showcase scheduled in France in June. The IIT Bombay event is expected to serve as a crucial national platform leading up to that international engagement.