India joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies
India formally participates in the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies through a Trust Fund Agreement with UNIDO to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
ICT
Google for Startups Accelerator: Brazil — Apply by 20 Feb 2026 (Brazil)
10-week accelerator for Seed to Series A startups in Brazil using cloud/AI/ML/data. Applications are open; apply by 20 Feb 2026.
DBSA RFP004/2026: Managed DRaaS for ICT Backup & Disaster Recovery (South Africa)
Bidding opportunity from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA): provision of managed DRaaS for ICT backup, restore, disaster recovery, replication, and business continuity (5 years). Closing date: 13 Feb 2026.
Startup Camp China (Robotics) Q2 2026 — Apply by 6 Feb 2026 (China)
Swissnex open call for robotics startups interested in Greater China. Applications are open for Q2 2026; deadline: 6 Feb 2026.
Himachal Pradesh to Host BRICS Business Conclave in March 2026
Event will focus on co-investment, technology transfer, and market access across key sectors
Dharamshala to Host BRICS Business Conclave in March
India’s BRICS presidency 2026 to feature business summit focusing on investment, technology transfer, and sustainable development partnerships.
BRICS Digital Payment System Challenges Dollar Hegemony Under India’s Leadership
India to pioneer BRICS interoperable digital currency system at 2026 summit, reducing dependence on SWIFT and US dollar
US Watches Helplessly as BRICS Launches Dollar Alternative: Explaining the Digital Payment System
Analysis of BRICS’ coordinated digital payment system integrating central bank digital currencies from India, China, and Russia to reduce dollar dependency.
BRICS Announces Plans to Launch BRICS Pay in 2026 as Independent Alternative to SWIFT
BRICS countries are advancing discussions to implement a unified payment platform enabling direct transactions in national currencies, reducing reliance on the SWIFT system and US dollar.