ScienceBRICS showcase puts 37 Indian deep-tech innovations in front of global investors and delegations
The exposition includes AI cancer screening, marine robotics, clean-energy systems and other university-linked innovations.
THE INDIQA Research DeskPublished 12 Sept 2026Updated 12 Sept 20261 min read
The Bharat Innovates Exposition being held alongside the BRICS summit is showcasing 37 Indian deep-tech innovations from higher-education institutions, labs and startups.
The technologies span areas such as AI-enabled cervical-cancer screening, marine robotics, renewable energy and advanced mobility. The event is designed to connect innovators with international investors, corporations, universities and research institutions.
The policy value is not the exhibition itself but the pipeline behind it. India is trying to convert publicly funded research and university innovation into commercial technologies, global partnerships and manufacturing capability.
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GS-IIIDeep-tech innovation, research commercialisation and startup ecosystemsPrelims: MediumMains: High
Why this matters
Thirty-seven Indian deep-tech innovations are being showcased alongside the BRICS summit.
Key facts
- Deep tech generally refers to innovation based on substantial scientific or engineering advances.
- The exposition is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Key terms
- deep tech
- Bharat Innovates
- AI screening
- marine robotics
- research commercialisation
Arguments, challenges and policy responses
- Research to market pipeline
- University innovation ecosystems
- Strategic technology and industrial policy
India’s context
Commercialising research is central to India's ambition in AI, clean energy, health technology and advanced manufacturing.
Keep in mind
A technology demonstration is not the same as commercial-scale deployment.
Practice question
What prevents Indian public and university research from translating into globally competitive deep-tech companies?
Revision summary
- Deep tech generally refers to innovation based on substantial scientific or engineering advances.
- The exposition is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Research to market pipeline
- University innovation ecosystems
- Strategic technology and industrial policy
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