India, France Adopt Innovation Roadmap 2030

India and France adopted the Innovation Roadmap 2030 and launched a Dialogue on Economic Security during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, France, on 14 June 2026. The two sides also announced 13 key outcomes, including cooperation in artificial intelligence, startups, trade, education, and digital payments.

Innovation Roadmap 2030

The Innovation Roadmap 2030 is a bilateral framework for cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, startups, and innovation ecosystems. India and France also agreed to create a Joint India-France AI Working Group for cooperation on AI and its global governance.

Economic Security Dialogue

The Dialogue on Economic Security covers supply chain resilience in critical minerals, semiconductors, critical technologies, energy, and cybersecurity. A high-level mechanism will be established to support the goal of doubling bilateral trade between India and France within five years.

Institutional and People-to-People Cooperation

Nineteen agreements were signed between institutions in the innovation ecosystems of both countries. France has set a target of hosting 30,000 Indian students by 2030, and the two countries reaffirmed cooperation on mobility for students, researchers, and professionals.

Important Facts for Exams

• India and France are both members of the G20 group of major economies.
• Unified Payments Interface is India’s real-time digital payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India.
• Station F in Paris is one of Europe’s largest startup campuses.
• Critical minerals are used in sectors such as batteries, electronics, and renewable energy technologies.

Digital and Startup Linkages

India’s Unified Payments Interface will see expanded possibilities for use in France. An additional 10 Indian startups will be incubated at Station F, which provides access to French investors and market networks.