JAPAN- INDIA INNOVATION PITCH

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Bengaluru with the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry of Japan, has announced the "Japan-India Innovation Pitch",a unique Japan-India cross-collaboration opportunity for startups from India & Japan. This program is supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Bengaluru & Start-up Karnataka.

After successful Japan-India cross-pitch events by JETRO in other countries, JETRO has launched this program for the first time in India to foster open innovation through collaborations between startups and established corporations from Japan and India.

The “Challenge Owners”, or the Japanese and Indian major corporates that are looking for solutions, present their challenges to start-ups across India and Japan. Applications are open to 

1 Indian start-up that can resolve specific challenges posed by Maruti Suzuki, Omron & Toyota Tsusho, and 

2 Japanese start-ups are apt for challenges put out by Infosys & GMR. After compiling the Start-up applications, a select few appropriate ones shall be shortlisted. The shortlisted start-ups will be invited to pitch to the Challenge Owners at an exclusive event in Bengaluru and they not only get to explore collaborations but also network with other renowned Japanese companies, Government officials, Venture Capitalists, and Incubators who will be present.

Details and application link:

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/events/pitch_india2024/

Application deadline: June 23rd, 2024.

For queries, contact:

Dashmi Parthan

Tel: +91-80-4113-8168/ +91 96063 04446

E-mail: Dashmi_Parthan@jetro.go.jp