18.06.2026
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India is now emerging as one of the world's leading engines of innovation. In this context, Bharat Innovates provided IFP School with an opportunity to strengthen its ties with Indian partners through the signing of an agreement with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, illustrating the IFPEN Group’s commitment to international academic cooperation and the energy transition.
The first edition of Bharat Innovates was inaugurated in Nice by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared ambition to deepen cooperation under the “France–India Special Strategic Partnership” in key sectors shaping the future, including innovation, energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and space.
Beyond showcasing technological excellence, Bharat Innovates aims to strengthen connections between the Indian academic community and European innovation ecosystems, at a time of intense global competition for talent, investment and industrial capabilities.
A new academic partnership between IFP School and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
On this occasion, IFP School and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-ISM) Dhanbad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed on 14 June 2026 by Sukumar Mishra, Director of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and Saïd Nachet, Director of International Relations at IFP Energies nouvelles, the agreement is designed to address major challenges such as the energy transition, sustainability and digital technology management.
The MoU provides for student and faculty exchanges, the joint organisation of scientific events and the development of collaborative programmes. This initiative reflects the strengthening of academic cooperation between France and India in support of talent development and the transition towards more sustainable energy systems.