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Hans India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Maruti Suzuki and JETRO collaborate to facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan
Maruti Suzuki India Limited ('Maruti Suzuki') has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ('MoU') with the Japan External Trade Organization ('JETRO'), to promote innovation and facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan. The MoU was formally exchanged between Dr. Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer, Digital Enterprise, Maruti Suzuki and Mr. Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India in the presence of Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki. Under the MoU, Maruti Suzuki and JETRO will collaborate to support startups based in India to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of Japan, similarly, startups based in Japan will get an opportunity to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of India. In addition, Maruti Suzuki and JETRO will work with each other to facilitate the participation and networking of startups in appropriate activities or events, connecting them with relevant partners. Startups chosen through Maruti Suzuki's four innovation programs:1) Accelerator, 2) Incubation, 3) Mobility Challenge and 4) Nurture, will be eligible to participate in these events. Startups from Japan can explore the Indian startup ecosystem by participating through JETRO. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'Startups are key drivers of innovation and economic growth. Through our multi-format innovation programs, we have been engaging with startups in India to co-create technology-driven solutions relevant to the automobile manufacturing and mobility space. We see great potential in Indian startups, and with this MoU with JETRO, we will be able to provide a platform for these promising startups to explore the Japanese business landscape.' Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India said, 'Maruti Suzuki stands as one of the finest examples of the successful partnership between India and Japan. With this MoU, we are creating opportunities for even more fruitful business collaborations between our two nations. This MoU aims to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and further strengthen the deep- rooted ties between India and Japan.'
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Maruti Suzuki and JETRO collaborate to facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), to promote innovation and facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan. According to Maruti Suzuki, the MoU was formally exchanged between Dr Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer, Digital Enterprise, Maruti Suzuki and Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India in the presence of Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki. Under the MoU, Maruti Suzuki and JETRO will collaborate to support startups based in India to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of Japan, similarly, startups based in Japan will get an opportunity to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of India. In addition, Maruti Suzuki and JETRO will work with each other to facilitate the participation and networking of startups in appropriate activities or events, connecting them with relevant partners. Startups chosen through Maruti Suzuki's four innovation programs- accelerator, incubation, mobility challenge and nurture- will be eligible to participate in these events. Startups from Japan can explore the Indian startup ecosystem by participating through JETRO. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'Startups are key drivers of innovation and economic growth. Through our multi-format innovation programs, we have been engaging with startups in India to co-create technology-driven solutions relevant to the automobile manufacturing and mobility space.' He added, 'We see great potential in Indian startups, and with this MoU with JETRO, we will be able to provide a platform for these promising startups to explore the Japanese business landscape.' Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General, JETRO India, said, 'Maruti Suzuki stands as one of the finest examples of the successful partnership between India and Japan. With this MoU, we are creating opportunities for even more fruitful business collaborations between our two nations. This MoU aims to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between India and Japan.' (ANI)
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Maruti, Japanese trade body to facilitate business opportunities for startups from India, Japan
Agencies Under the agreement, Indian startups will be supported in accessing the Japanese startup and innovation ecosystem, while Japanese startups will be given the opportunity to engage with the Indian ecosystem. Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it has inked a pact with the Japan External Trade Organisation to promote innovation and facilitate business opportunities for startups from India and Japan. As per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Maruti Suzuki and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) will collaborate to support startups based in India to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of Japan, similarly, startups based in Japan will get an opportunity to access the startup and innovation ecosystem of India. In addition, the automaker and JETRO will work with each other to facilitate the participation and networking of startups in appropriate activities or events, connecting them with relevant partners, the company said in a statement. "We see great potential in Indian startups, and with this MoU with JETRO, we will be able to provide a platform for these promising startups to explore the Japanese business landscape," Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said. JETRO India Chief Director General Takashi Suzuki said the MoU aims to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and further strengthen the deep-rooted ties between India and Japan.
Arab News
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan invites Japan to join mineral sector drive through joint ventures, value addition
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited Japan to invest in its minerals sector through joint ventures focused on exploration, processing and value addition, with commerce minister, Jam Kamal, holding high-level meetings in Tokyo this week, the government said in a statement on Thursday. The outreach is part of Pakistan's broader push to attract foreign investment and strengthen its struggling economy. Islamabad has prioritized mining and minerals as a key sector for economic diversification, and is seeking Japanese collaboration to unlock its untapped resource potential while aligning with Tokyo's industrial needs. 'Our mineral sector remains largely underexplored,' Kamal said during meetings with officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan–Pakistan Business Cooperation Committee (JPBCC). 'We are offering Japanese partners the opportunity to participate in high-value ventures that can help build sustainable supply chains for critical minerals,' he added. The minister highlighted reserves of rare earth elements like copper, gold and other industrial minerals, positioning Pakistan as a strategic destination for resource-based cooperation. He emphasized Pakistan's openness to technology transfer, public-private partnerships and long-term frameworks that support mutual gains. In his conversation with JICA's Senior Vice President HARA Shohei, Kamal underlined the importance of aligning future development cooperation with Pakistan's industrial modernization and export-oriented growth. He acknowledged Japan's long-standing contribution of over $11 billion in areas such as energy, transport and vocational training, and called for expanded technical assistance in mineral logistics, industrial clusters and green technologies. Meeting JETRO President Susumu Kataoka and Executive Vice President Kazuya Nakajo, the minister urged greater Japanese investment in Pakistan's Special Economic Zones and export-oriented sectors. He called on JETRO to promote Pakistan's mineral sector to Japanese industry through seminars, business-to-business (B2B) outreach, and participation in trade exhibitions. At a luncheon hosted by JPBCC, Kamal encouraged deeper B2B ties and sought active Japanese input for the upcoming Pakistan-Japan Business Dialogue. 'Our doors are open,' he said. 'We see Japan not only as a partner but as a catalyst for transforming Pakistan's economic base. With your advanced technology and our resource potential, we can build future-proof industries together.' Pakistan has in recent years stepped up its diplomatic engagement with key economic partners to promote sectors such as information technology, light engineering and mineral development. The Tokyo visit marks a fresh attempt to align its resource-led ambitions with Japan's technological strengths and global supply chain priorities.
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Maruti Suzuki and JETRO Join Hands to Empower Startups Across India and Japan
The MoU aims to promote collaboration between Indian and Japanese startups by creating new business opportunities and expanding access to each other's innovation ecosystems. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In a significant move to foster cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The MoU aims to promote collaboration between Indian and Japanese startups by creating new business opportunities and expanding access to each other's innovation ecosystems. The agreement was formally exchanged between Dr Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer – Digital Enterprise at Maruti Suzuki, and Takashi Suzuki, Chief Director General of JETRO India. The ceremony was held in the presence of Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India. Through this MoU, startups from India will gain access to Japan's robust startup and innovation network, while Japanese startups will be welcomed into India's vibrant and fast-growing entrepreneurial landscape. This two-way collaboration is expected to unlock new synergies in mobility, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Startups participating in Maruti Suzuki's four flagship innovation programs—Accelerator, Incubation, Mobility Challenge, and Nurture—will be eligible to join this initiative. JETRO will facilitate Japanese startup participation, offering them exposure to India's dynamic market and innovation-driven opportunities. Hisashi Takeuchi remarked, "Startups are key drivers of innovation and economic growth. With this MoU, we aim to open new doors for Indian startups to explore the Japanese market and strengthen bilateral technological ties." Takashi Suzuki added, "Maruti Suzuki is a shining example of India-Japan collaboration. This partnership will deepen our ties and foster innovation-led economic growth in both nations." Maruti Suzuki's innovation ecosystem continues to evolve as a critical bridge between industry needs and startup capabilities. With the support of JETRO, the company is now poised to take its startup engagement global, creating a win-win for businesses in both countries. This MoU is not just a partnership—it is a forward-looking step toward building a global startup network that thrives on innovation, mutual support, and shared vision between India and Japan.
