Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Goyal Pitches India-Japan Startup Series and Deep-Tech Fund
Piyush Goyal wants India and Japan to work more closely with young technology companies.
He suggested a startup pitching series similar to “Shark Tank.”
Indian startups could present ideas to Japanese investors and companies.
Japanese startups could use the platform to find Indian partners and customers.
Goyal also proposed a special capital corridor to provide long-term money to deep-tech startups.
India is planning a proposed $1 billion fund for these kinds of companies.
The two countries also want universities, laboratories, investors and manufacturers to work together.
The goal is to turn ideas into tested products, investments and larger businesses.
Piyush Goyal proposed an India-Japan startup pitching series modeled on “Shark Tank.”
The proposed platform would connect Indian and Japanese startups with investors, corporations and business partners.
Goyal outlined a four-pillar framework including a deep-tech capital corridor, innovation links, manufacturing integration and joint pitching platforms.
India plans a proposed $1 billion Fund of Funds focused on deep-tech ventures and early-stage financing.
The existing pitching series has connected 65 Indian startups with about 100 Japanese corporations and facilitated more than 30 business tie-ups.
- Who
- India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Indian and Japanese startups, investors, corporations and government representatives.
- What
- A proposed India-Japan startup pitching series, a deep-tech capital corridor and a broader four-pillar cooperation framework.
- When
- The proposals were presented on Wednesday during Goyal’s four-day visit to Japan.
- Where
- At the India-Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo, Japan.
- Why
- To increase cross-border investment, technology partnerships, startup funding, manufacturing cooperation and access to each country’s markets.
- Framework
- Four pillars: a Japan-India Deep-Tech Capital Corridor, a Two-Way Innovation Bridge, greater manufacturing and technology integration, and joint startup pitching platforms.
- Proposed fund
- India plans a second Fund of Funds of around $1 billion focused on deep-tech ventures.
- Existing pitching results
- The India-Japan Pitching Series has connected 65 Indian startups with around 100 Japanese corporations and facilitated more than 30 business tie-ups.
- Japanese participation
- Representatives from around 40 leading Japanese companies took part in the roundtable.
- Indian delegation
- A 222-member Indian business delegation accompanied Goyal in Japan.
- Investment sectors
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, healthcare, space, defence, advanced manufacturing and deep technology were identified as key areas.
- Japanese investment in India
- Japanese companies invested $48.14 billion in India between April 2000 and March 2026, according to figures cited during the visit.
