T-Hub and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) partner to boost India–Japan deep-tech startup exchange.

Key facts

• T-Hub and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) signed a partnership on Thursday to strengthen India–Japan startup collaboration.
• The collaboration targets sectors including pharma and medical equipment, space and aerospace, defence, mobility, smart infrastructure, deeptech, AI, emerging technologies, and Industry 4.0.
• Initiatives include startup exchange programmes, corporate open-innovation partnerships, market access support, regulatory guidance, and investor connect platforms.
• T-Hub will assist Japanese startups, corporates, and investors entering India and help Indian startups expand into Japan.
• T-Hub’s prior Japanese partners include NEC, Suzuki, Denso, Panasonic, Toyota, and Nitto Denko.
• T-Hub CEO Kavikrut stated the partnership will create global pathways for startups building from India.
• JETRO Bengaluru Director General Toshihiro Mizutani said the move will further strengthen Japan–India startup collaboration and innovation partnerships.