The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 aims to instill a new mantra in the bilateral relationship, placing innovation at its core. This landmark year will serve as an occasion to recognize and celebrate collaboration between India and France across all aspects of their respective innovation ecosystems. It will encourage deeper exchanges and inspire new projects in emerging and traditional sectors, marked by a series of programs and events mobilizing stakeholders from both public and private domains.
 
As a flagship initiative of the Year of Innovation 2026, the Indo–French Innovation Network serves as a dynamic gateway for collaboration, bringing together startups, corporates, investors, and academia from both nations. The platform aims to foster meaningful partnerships, accelerate knowledge exchange, and create opportunities that translate ideas into impactful outcomes for business, society, and planet.