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Aichi's Startup Surge: Japan's Industrial Heartland Fuels Tech Innovation

Central Japan's Aichi Prefecture is transforming its "startup desert" reputation into a progressive spearhead for innovation, highlighted by the Tech GALA festival. Governor Hideaki Omura emphasized the region's world-class industrial base, represented by Toyota, and a significant rise in product shipping. The event actively seeks collaboration, particularly with Indian IT and digital technology, to merge with traditional Japanese production skills. A strategic tri-city corroboration with Tokyo and Osaka is set to accelerate the startup movement beyond regional borders.

Key Points: Aichi Startup Expansion & Tokyo-Osaka-India Tech Collaboration

  • Tech GALA festival attracts 6000 visitors
  • Aichi's industrial base merges with digital tech
  • Focus on collaboration with Indian IT strengths
  • Tri-city partnership with Tokyo and Osaka
  • Governor highlights 58 trillion yen product shipping
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Central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups on way of expansion

Aichi Prefecture's startup scene grows with Tech GALA, forging key partnerships with Tokyo, Osaka, and Indian tech for industrial innovation.

"Aichi Nagoya is world top level industrial accumulation site... It will accelerate innovation dynamically. - Hideaki Omura"

Tokyo, January 29

Central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups are on the way of expansion and advancing corroboration with Tokyo and Osaka.

At central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups festival "Tech GALA" was held. Not only Japan's but also overseas startups participated to introduce its's technology and search cooperative opportunity. To this event 6,000 people participated and 250 company booths were exhibited. Year by year capability and influence are rising.

Governor of Aichi Pref. Hideaki Omura emphasized area advantage "Aichi Nagoya is world top level industrial accumulation site be represented by Toyota. Products shipping amount from Aichi rose in these 12years from 37 trillion yen to 58 trillion yen. It is remarkable extension. Based on industrial accumulation, digital technology, AI and entertainment will be added. It will accelerate innovation dynamically."

This event pays attention to India. Producer of this event Hiromi Okuda who was graduated from Mumbai University mentioned "I expect Indian strong points IT and digital technology merge to Japanese traditional production skill. It will provoke innovation energy. To this event Japanese business companies joined. If they are fused to Aichi's and overseas startups its movement will expand beyond area border."

From India AI platform company for green and low carbon industry exhibited the booth. Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi evaluated its technology and achievement.

Aich Governor Hideaki Omura mentioned to other city's startups event. "In Tokyo SusHi Tech Tokyo will be held in April. From Aichi some startups join. It is the corroboration to expand the loop of startups. Also with Osaka, triggered by Osaka Expo, we deepened cooperation. 3 cities corroboration Tokyo , Osaka and centered Aichi will accelerate startups movement. "

Center of Japan Aichi Pref. is called "Deserted land of startups". But it is renewed to progressive startups spearhead area. 3 big city's corroboration will accelerate its movement.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian companies getting recognition on such platforms. The mention of an Indian green tech company being evaluated by PM Modi adds credibility. Hope this leads to more JVs and technology transfers that benefit both economies.
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Aman W
While collaboration is good, I hope our startups go in with a clear strategy. Japanese companies are known for high quality but can be slow to decide. We need to protect our IP and ensure it's a fair partnership, not just providing cheap tech labor.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. The model of a region transforming from a "startup desert" to a hub is inspiring. Indian states with strong industrial bases, like Gujarat or Tamil Nadu, could learn from Aichi's playbook of adding digital layers to traditional manufacturing.
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Karthik V
The event producer being a Mumbai University graduate is a nice connect! It shows the deep people-to-people ties. Japan has always been a respected partner for India. This tech corridor between Aichi and Indian startups could be the next big thing after the bullet train project!
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Nisha Z
Focus on green and low-carbon industry is the need of the hour. Glad Indian startups are leading in that space internationally. Hope they get the investment and scale they need from such collaborations. Our solutions can help the world.

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