Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Sophia Antipolis in France on 15 June 2026 — Europe's first and largest science and technology hub — as part of his ongoing European engagement tour.
Sophia Antipolis, located in southern France, is recognised as Europe's first and largest science and technology park, hosting thousands of companies and research institutions across sectors including digital technology and life sciences.
Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Sophia Antipolis on 15 June 2026 signals India's interest in deepening technology and innovation partnerships with European counterparts, according to his official social media updates.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his tour of Sophia Antipolis — Europe's premier science and technology hub in France — on 15 June 2026, as India continues to strengthen its global innovation outreach.