India is focusing on innovation, digital cooperation, and inclusive technology as the central theme of BRICS. India hosts the BRICS Summit as Chair for the 4th time in New Delhi on September 12-13.

India is leveraging its BRICS Chairship to push cooperation in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, startups, scientific research and women’s participation in technology and entrepreneurship.

The Summit theme is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability," which is rooted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of “Humanity First.”

India will highlight its digital public infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem, including Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), as examples of affordable, scalable and inclusive digital solutions. 

India has also sought to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation among BRICS countries through initiatives such as the proposed BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and the BRICS Startup Innovation Network. 

The BRICS Science and Research Repository will facilitate the sharing of research capabilities and strengthen scientific cooperation among BRICS nations.

Greater attention is being given to women’s participation in technology and entrepreneurship. The BRICS Women Working Group has been working towards policy cooperation on digital inclusion and women’s entrepreneurship. India will also seek to address gender equity gaps and structural barriers that limit women’s participation and leadership in STEM and entrepreneurship.

The upcoming summit is expected to provide an opportunity for BRICS leaders to discuss a common approach towards innovation in the artificial intelligence era, digital cooperation, scientific collaboration, and inclusive growth.