At VivaTech, Modi pitches 'AI for All', highlights $50 bn innovation push

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanual Macron, on Thursday participated in VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Europe's largest technology and startup event.

Addressing a gathering of tech-entrepreneurs, startups, investors and business leaders, Modi highlighted India's vision for human-centric AI and frontier technologies, and the growing expanse of India-France cooperation in emerging technologies. "When it comes to technology, along with innovation, what matters is access. Technology can lead to progress, only when it is democratised. India believes that in this era of disruption, technology must deliver for all," Modi pointed out.

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"Let us take the example of AI. AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth and also help us sustain a healthy planet. Our participation as the AI Country Partner at VivaTech 2026 reflects this very vision. For India, AI means 'All Inclusive'."

Noting that India is an open society and the world's largest talent pool, the PM said, "We are simplifying regulations and ensuring ease of doing business. From innovation to commercialisation, we are supporting private enterprise through targeted incentives of over $50 billion. We are also providing one of the world's most affordable data and low-cost green energy. Our approach is clear. Our government will enable and industry will innovate. Startups will disrupt and global partners will scale with us."

He noted that technology had enabled transformative changes in India, from digital payments, AI enabled agricultural progress to cutting-edge space applications.

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Following the keynote address, Modi and Macron interacted with Indian startups and innovators displaying frontier technologies and practical solutions for industry, healthcare, sustainability, and mobility.