Overview

• The Global Startup Bridge’s Brussels chapter secured a formal MoU with hub.brussels at the Indian Embassy and facilitated a commercial pact between IG Drones and VoxelSensors.
• At VivaTech 2025 in Paris, the Bharat Pavilion curated by MeitY Startup Hub showcased more than 15 Indian deeptech ventures spanning AI, Digital Public Infrastructure and SpaceTech.
• European engagements under the initiative included hands-on sessions at VUB’s Brubotics, IMEC and Innoviris to guide startups on public grants, VC pathways and regulatory compliance.
• A dedicated India Session on the Indo-French Year of Innovation drew European firms to explore collaborations with Indian R&D and startup communities.
• Despite international momentum, founders emphasize that deeptech growth still depends on reliable domestic government procurement for early validation.