Why in news
- Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs organised the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition alongside the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam.
Key terms
Deep-Tech
Technology solutions based on substantial scientific or engineering innovations requiring prolonged R&D.
What is the Bharat Innovates Programme?
- National initiative led by the Union Ministry of Education to act as a global accelerator for deep-tech innovations emerging from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
- Aims to forge long-term links between Indian startups, research parks, and international investors, corporate entities, and research institutes.
Exposition Focus and Theme
- Showcases 37 selected Indian deep-tech ventures under the official theme of India's BRICS Chairship: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
- Held in conjunction with the BRICS Business Forum to drive B2B engagements, cross-border technology transfers, and international venture investment.
Prelims facts
- Bharat Innovates is administered by the Ministry of Education as a higher education accelerator.
Mains discussion
- Role of international platforms like BRICS in scaling domestic deep-tech ecosystems.
Source: PIB
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2025 · Q97 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS; I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?