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T-Hub, OKI Electric Launch Programme for Indian Deeptech Start-ups
T-Hub and OKI Electric are working together to help Indian technology start-ups grow internationally.
The programme is focused on deeptech companies, which use advanced technology to solve difficult problems.
More than 150 start-ups applied from across India.
Eight of them were selected.
The companies will work on problems involving water infrastructure, logistics, and supply chains.
They will speak directly with OKI’s business and technical teams.
They will also receive advice about making their products useful for Japanese industries.
Some may get opportunities to test or develop their ideas with OKI.
T-Hub and Japan’s OKI Electric Industry launched a programme for Indian deeptech start-ups.
The initiative aims to help start-ups access global markets and explore commercial opportunities in Japan.
Eight start-ups were shortlisted from more than 150 applicants across India.
Priority sectors include water infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain.
Selected start-ups will receive mentorship and explore pilot projects and co-development with OKI teams.
- Who
- T-Hub, OKI Electric Industry, and eight shortlisted Indian deeptech start-ups.
- What
- A programme to help Indian deeptech start-ups access global markets and explore commercial opportunities in Japan.
- Where
- The programme involves Indian start-ups and commercial opportunities in Japan.
- When
- Published August 20, 2026.
- Why
- To help start-ups address industrial challenges and develop business opportunities through mentorship, pilots, and co-development.
Key facts
- Partners
- T-Hub and OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
- Applicants
- More than 150 start-ups from across India
- Shortlisted companies
- Eight start-ups
- Priority sectors
- Water infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain
- Market focus
- Japan and other global markets
- Support offered
- Mentorship, pilot-project opportunities, and co-development
- Publication date
- August 20, 2026
Quotes
Kavikrut
CEO of T-Hub
“Through the programme, they will engage directly with OKI’s business and technical teams, receive mentorship on product-market fit for Japanese industrial use cases, and explore opportunities for pilot projects and co-development.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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