Capgemini Partners with India–France Year of Innovation 2026 to Accelerate Cross-Border Collaboration

Capgemini today announced its platinum partnership with the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and strengthening cross-border collaboration between the two countries. As part of this collaboration, Capgemini has developed a digital platform that connects innovators across India and France, creating a single environment for organizations to partner, connect, learn, and stay updated on programs and events in both countries.

Capgemini’s selection as a partner is underpinned by its global innovation capabilities, and its proven track record in building global ecosystems that connect organizations with emerging technologies, start-ups and academic institutions - to empower enterprises to accelerate real-world innovation and turn ideas into scalable impact. The company’s continued investments in advanced technologies, supported by a significant number of employees being trained in generative AI, further positions Capgemini to support innovation initiatives at scale.

“India and France are deepening their collaboration in emerging technologies, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, where both countries share a common vision and long‑term strategic interests. This makes 2026 a significant milestone in their innovation journey. As an AI‑powered business and technology company and a proud partner for the Year of Innovation, Capgemini brings its expertise in supporting complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives across geographies. We combine our technology leadership with extensive experience in large ecosystem engagements to help organizations collaborate in a more structured, seamless, and effective way,” said Aiman Ezzat, Chief Executive Officer of the Capgemini Group.

With deep expertise in technology-led transformation and ecosystem orchestration, Capgemini is adept at enabling structured engagement, greater visibility, and seamless knowledge exchange across diverse stakeholder groups.

15 Giants Forge Trusted Tech Alliance to Shape Secure Digital Future

The Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA) has just been launched by 15 of the world’s biggest technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, Jio Platforms, AWS, Nokia, Ericsson, SAP, Anthropic, Cohere, NTT, Cassava Technologies, Hanwha, Nscale, Rapidus, and Saab. The announcement was made at the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026.

Purpose of the Alliance

• Cross-border collaboration: Designed to unite tech firms from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
• Trusted technology stack: Focus areas include AI, cloud infrastructure, connectivity, semiconductors, and software.
• Shared principles: Members commit to transparency, security, and data protection, regardless of their country of origin.
• Global trust-building: The alliance aims to counter fragmentation in the tech industry and ensure that innovation benefits are passed on globally.

Why It Matters

• Geopolitical context: Launched at a major security conference, signaling its role in addressing global concerns about digital sovereignty and secure supply chains.
• Industry impact: By pooling resources and influence, these companies can set standards for responsible AI, secure cloud services, and ethical data use.
• Strategic positioning: It’s also a move to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and reduce dependency on single-nation tech ecosystems.

Quick Snapshot of Members

Region	Companies
US	Google, Microsoft, AWS, Anthropic, Cohere
Europe	SAP, Ericsson, Nokia, Saab
Asia	Jio Platforms, NTT, Hanwha, Rapidus
Africa	Cassava Technologies
Global startups	Nscale

This alliance could become a benchmark for global tech governance, much like how financial institutions rely on Basel standards.