University of Hyderabad alumni-founded ATGC Biotech represented India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, where it signed an international licensing agreement and expanded its global presence. The company continues to advance sustainable agriculture through its patented pheromone-based crop protection technologies.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged investors, corporates and venture capital funds to increase investments in India, citing a strong startup ecosystem and supportive policies. Speaking in France, he also promoted deep-tech innovation, manufacturing partnerships and the return of Indian talent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has evolved from a consumer to a contributor of global solutions while addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in France alongside President Emmanuel Macron. He highlighted India’s fast-paced innovation ecosystem and growing India–France cooperation
