New Delhi, June 15 -- After Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the "Bharat Innovates 2026" summit, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited Sophia Antipolis, Europe's top science and technology hub, to boost India's deep-tech ties with European markets.

In a post on X, Goyal highlighted the visit to study the hub's unique ecosystem, which effectively integrates research, talent, and enterprise to drive rapid economic advancement.

"A fascinating visit to Europe's Silicon Valley! Building on the momentum of #BharatInnovates2026, visited Sophia Antipolis, Europe's first and largest science and technology hub," he wrote.

Reflecting on the potential for synergy, Goyal noted, "With over 2,600 companie...