Indian deep-tech startups are showcasing advanced technologies including an artificial intelligence cervical cancer screening platform and rare-earth-free electric motors to BRICS leaders in New Delhi. According to the Ministry of Education, 37 startups are exhibiting at Bharat Mandapam during the two-day Bharat Innovates Exposition held ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2026.
AI Healthcare Innovations and 60-Second Screening Platforms
Healthcare is one of the prominent areas at the exhibition, featuring diagnostic tools designed to deliver rapid results. According to verified reports, Periwinkle Technologies is presenting an AI-based cervical cancer screening and triage platform that can assess a patient’s risk in less than a minute. Janitri Innovations has developed an artificial intelligence system designed to monitor mothers and foetuses continuously and flag potential clinical risks. Niramai is showcasing a thermal imaging approach for breast cancer screening that does not use radiation, according to event details published by the Times of India.
Did you know? The 37 exhibitors at the Delhi exposition were chosen from 120 ventures that participated in the first Bharat Innovates event in Nice, France, in June 2026, which generated $254.5 million in funding commitments, according to government data.
Quantum Computing, Clean Energy, and Rare-Earth-Free Motors
Beyond medical diagnostics, the exposition highlights hardware engineering and quantum systems developed in India. QpiAI is demonstrating quantum computing systems ranging from an eight-qubit machine aimed at education and research to its 64-qubit Kaveri processor, as reported by the Times of India. Chara Technologies is bringing electric powertrain technology that does not rely on rare-earth materials. Other industrial exhibits include a patented nano-coating intended to improve solar-panel output while reducing water consumption, and biodegradable wool denim.
Space Technology and Agricultural Cooperation Portals
Space and agricultural tech form major pillars of the showcase, aligning with India’s BRICS Chairship theme of building for resilience and innovation. Dhruva Space is showcasing small-satellite platforms, while GalaxEye is presenting Drishti, an Earth-imaging system combining radar and optical sensors to capture imagery in all weather conditions, according to source material. In agriculture, the BRICS Business Council agreed to launch a dedicated Brics Agri Portal. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, a member of the council’s India chapter, stated that the platform will support technology exchange, market access, and agricultural trade across member countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bharat Innovates Exposition?
It is a two-day deep-tech exhibition held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi alongside the BRICS Business Forum, showcasing 37 Indian startups across healthcare, space, quantum computing, and clean energy to international delegates.
Who is visiting the exhibition?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, and visiting BRICS delegation heads are scheduled to visit the exhibition, according to official statements.
What technologies are being highlighted?
Featured innovations include AI cervical cancer screening, continuous maternal-fetal monitoring, 64-qubit quantum processors, rare-earth-free electric motors, and hybrid radar-optical Earth-imaging satellites.
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