India-Japan Startup and Innovation Cooperation

On 26th August 2026, India and Japan reaffirmed cooperation in startups, deep technology, innovation and MSMEs during a roundtable in Tokyo.

Key Points

Startup Ecosystem: India has nearly 2.5 lakh startups, making it the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.
Deep-Tech Corridor: India proposed a Japan-India Deep-Tech Capital Corridor for early-stage research and commercialisation.
Innovation Bridge: A proposed Two-Way Innovation Bridge will connect universities, incubators, laboratories and research institutions.
Manufacturing Integration: India’s scale and talent will complement Japan’s precision engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Startup Pitching: Joint pitching platforms will connect Indian founders with Japanese corporations and investors.
Fund of Funds: India proposed a second $1 billion Fund of Funds focused on deep-tech enterprises.
Business Linkages: India-Japan Pitching Series has connected 65 Indian startups with around 100 Japanese corporations.