Bharat Innovates Exposition Highlights 37 Deep-Tech Innovations at BRICS Summit

Gist The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of External Affairs jointly organized the 'Bharat Innovates Exposition' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi , alongside the 18th BRICS Summit . The event served as a global accelerator for India's deep-tech startups and higher education institutions by showcasing 37 indigenous innovations to international stakeholders. For civil services aspirants, this development is significant as it demonstrates India's active use of science diplomacy and its strategic focus on embedding deep-tech innovation into multilateral frameworks like BRICS. Background The exposition is a national programme designed to build long-term collaborations between the Indian Higher Education Ecosystem —encompassing startups, labs, higher education institutions HEIs , and research parks—and global corporate and governmental stakeholders. This initiative aligns with the overarching theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026 , which is focused on 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' . The event marks the second major showcase of India's deep-tech capabilities in the year, following the maiden Bharat Innovates exposition held in Nice, France from 14-16 June 2026 . Key Pointers The exposition directly advances the BRICS Education Track…