6th Edition of VivaTech 2022 Starts in Paris; India Recognized as the "Country of the Year"

The 6th edition of VivaTech, Europe's largest startup and tech event began on 15 June and will continue till 18 June 2022, in Paris. 

VivaTech attracted more than 140,000 visitors, including 26,000 in-person, and reached more than 119 million people in 149 countries, generating 1.7 billion views thanks to a rich collection of more than 500 exceptional innovations, 1400 exhibitors, including 60% in person, and 400 speakers from around the world, including Tim Cook (Apple), Eric S. Yuan (Zoom), and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook).

For the first time, Vivatech 2022 has recognized India as the "country of the year."  Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "This is a great honour for India to be recognized as the country of the year for Vivatech 2022. This is due to the contribution of the Indian start-ups to the world. This is the recognition of Indian start-ups. We have embarked on this exciting journey"'

"Following an outstanding 2021 edition, we are enhancing the event experience for our visitors and partners both in-person and digitally." Reconnecting with and bringing together the world's most innovative players remains a top priority, as does maintain our critical role as a catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth. In a world in flux, our mission to put innovation at the service of major societal, environmental, economic, and human issues seems more important than ever", VivaTech's Managing Director, Julie Ranty, and Co-Presidents Maurice Lévy and Pierre Louette said.

Viva Technology is Europe's largest startup and technology conference. It serves as a global catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth. Every year, VivaTech brings together the best business leaders, startups, investors, researchers, and innovators in Paris and online to spark positive change in business and society.

BioPrime AgriSolutions, one of the fifteen Indian start-ups chosen by NITI Aayog, had the opportunity to showcase their award-winning agri-biotech products at the VivaTech conference in Paris. Also, the award-winning SNIPR (Smart Nanomolecules Induced Physiological Response) and BioNexus technology will be presented.

Dr. Renuka, CEO of Bioprime, stated, "With India's food security and nutrition systems being strengthened, the entire world now looks to India for cereals, vegetables, and fruits." Bioprime's technology will ensure that farmers take full advantage of the export opportunities that arise." Bayerac, DBT, NITI Aayog, and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa have all provided funding and support for this technology (Delhi).

The Venture Center was created with the assistance of RICH, ISB Mohali, and the Government of Telangana. Along with Dr. Renuka, scientists Dr. Amit Shinde and Dr. Shekhar Bhosle have helped to establish Bioprime Startup, whose goal is to give farmers pride and put them in a profitable position.