About
About
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the global and special strategic partnership between France and India. At its core lies the idea that innovation is a vital driving force in Indo-French ties.
In 2023, on its 25th anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to renew and deepen the Indo-French strategic partnership through the adoption of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap. The year 2047 will mark three symbolic milestones: 100 years of India’s independence, 100 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and 50 years of our strategic partnership. It is under this broader agenda of orienting our bilateral relationship towards to the future that the Year of Innovation is taking place.
The initiative is structured around four pillars in which France and India are uniquely positioned to develop joint solutions to shared challenges: Aerospace; Health, Well-being & Food; Sustainable Development and Energy Transition; and Cultural and Creative Industries.
We warmly thank the official sponsors of the India-France Year of Innovation for their support throughout 2026.
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the global and special strategic partnership between France and India. At its core lies the idea that innovation is a vital driving force in Indo-French ties.
In 2023, on its 25th anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to renew and deepen the Indo-French strategic partnership through the adoption of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap. The year 2047 will mark three symbolic milestones: 100 years of India’s independence, 100 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and 50 years of our strategic partnership. It is under this broader agenda of orienting our bilateral relationship towards to the future that the Year of Innovation is taking place.
The initiative is structured around four pillars in which France and India are uniquely positioned to develop joint solutions to shared challenges: Aerospace; Health, Well-being & Food; Sustainable Development and Energy Transition; and Cultural and Creative Industries.
We warmly thank the official sponsors of the India-France Year of Innovation for their support throughout 2026.
PILLARS OF INDIA-FRANCE INNOVATION
PILLARS OF INDIA-FRANCE INNOVATION
aerospace
aerospace
The topic of aerospace aims to advance collaboration in aeronautics and space technologies, integrating the expertise of India and France. This initiative will focus on fostering innovation, enhancing skill development, and establishing long-term partnerships to strengthen this vital sector.
The topic of aerospace aims to advance collaboration in aeronautics and space technologies, integrating the expertise of India and France. This initiative will focus on fostering innovation, enhancing skill development, and establishing long-term partnerships to strengthen this vital sector.
health, well-being & food
health, well-being & food
Through health, well-being and food, the year of innovation will concentrate on addressing critical challenges in health, nutrition, and wellness. India and France will collaboratively leverage their expertise to explore transformative solutions and innovations, ensuring sustainable advancements in healthcare and food systems.
Through health, well-being and food, the year of innovation will concentrate on addressing critical challenges in health, nutrition, and wellness. India and France will collaboratively leverage their expertise to explore transformative solutions and innovations, ensuring sustainable advancements in healthcare and food systems.
sustainable development and energy transition
sustainable development and energy transition
The priority area of sustainable development and energy transition focuses on driving ecological innovation and renewable energy initiatives. It would look into joint efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and energy security while addressing global climate challenges.
The priority area of sustainable development and energy transition focuses on driving ecological innovation and renewable energy initiatives. It would look into joint efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and energy security while addressing global climate challenges.
cultural and creative industries
Cultural and creative industries are vital drivers of innovation and bilateral collaboration. Celebrating the richness of artistic expression and heritage, the year of
innovation will foster transformative exchanges and initiatives, aiming to deepen mutual cultural understanding and create enduring legacies of shared creative achievement.
Cultural and creative industries are vital drivers of innovation and bilateral collaboration. Celebrating the richness of artistic expression and heritage, the year of
innovation will foster transformative exchanges and initiatives, aiming to deepen mutual cultural understanding and create enduring legacies of shared creative achievement.
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
LATEST NEWS
LATEST NEWS
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
India – France summary of bilateral announcements 2026
During his 2026 official visit to India, President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks, attended the AI Impact Summit, and jointly launched the India–France Year of Innovation.
France and India co-chaired the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France on the occasion of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (10-12 February 2025).
France and India’s Statement on International Artificial Intelligence Governance
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
India – France summary of bilateral announcements 2026
During his 2026 official visit to India, President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks, attended the AI Impact Summit, and jointly launched the India–France Year of Innovation.
France and India co-chaired the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France on the occasion of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (10-12 February 2025).
France and India’s Statement on International Artificial Intelligence Governance
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
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About
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the global and special strategic partnership between France and India. At its core lies the idea that innovation is a vital driving force in Indo-French ties.
In 2023, on its 25th anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to renew and deepen the Indo-French strategic partnership through the adoption of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap. The year 2047 will mark three symbolic milestones: 100 years of India’s independence, 100 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and 50 years of our strategic partnership. It is under this broader agenda of orienting our bilateral relationship towards to the future that the Year of Innovation is taking place.
The initiative is structured around four pillars in which France and India are uniquely positioned to develop joint solutions to shared challenges: Aerospace; Health, Well-being & Food; Sustainable Development and Energy Transition; and Cultural and Creative Industries.
We warmly thank the official sponsors of the India-France Year of Innovation for their support throughout 2026.
PILLARS OF INDIA-FRANCE INNOVATION
aerospace
The topic of aerospace aims to advance collaboration in aeronautics and space technologies, integrating the expertise of India and France. This initiative will focus on fostering innovation, enhancing skill development, and establishing long-term partnerships to strengthen this vital sector.
health, well-being & food
Through health, well-being and food, the year of innovation will concentrate on addressing critical challenges in health, nutrition, and wellness. India and France will collaboratively leverage their expertise to explore transformative solutions and innovations, ensuring sustainable advancements in healthcare and food systems.
sustainable development and energy transition
The priority area of sustainable development and energy transition focuses on driving ecological innovation and renewable energy initiatives. It would look into joint efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and energy security while addressing global climate challenges.
cultural and creative industries
Cultural and creative industries are vital drivers of innovation and bilateral collaboration. Celebrating the richness of artistic expression and heritage, the year of
innovation will foster transformative exchanges and initiatives, aiming to deepen mutual cultural understanding and create enduring legacies of shared creative achievement.
Sponsors
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
LATEST NEWS
French Pavilion: The largest international pavilion at the AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026
French Pavilion’s prominent showcase at the AI Impact Summit & Expo reaffirmed the deepening scale and strategic ambition of Indo-French cooperation in AI, deep tech, and industrial innovation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 marks a bold new chapter in the strategic partnership of trust between France and India.
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron at the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Marking the beginning of the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a keynote speech.
Speech of President Emmanuel Macron at the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the inaugural session of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
India – France summary of bilateral announcements 2026
During his 2026 official visit to India, President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks, attended the AI Impact Summit, and jointly launched the India–France Year of Innovation.
France and India co-chaired the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France on the occasion of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (10-12 February 2025).
France and India’s Statement on International Artificial Intelligence Governance
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to France from 10 to 12 February 2025.
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