India - Japan Startup Gateway (IJSG) by GHVAccelerator

Gurgaon, November 5, 2025 (pressrelease.in) — India–Japan Startup Gateway (IJSG) by GHVAccelerator in partnership with the University of Tokyo - Koshizuka Lab. During the IJSG program, GHV celebrated India - Japan Innovation Week through a series of pitch events, business meetings and roadshows along with 9 deeptech startups & The University of Jammu from India.

GHVAccelerator successfully concluded the 2025 Cohort 1 of the India–Japan Startup Gateway (IJSG) program in association with Dooox Inc. from October 12 to 17, alongside AODP and CEATEC, marking another milestone in advancing deep-tech collaboration between Indian startups and Japan’s innovation ecosystem.

The week-long initiative brought together 9 high-growth Indian startups and leading Japanese corporations, research institutions, and innovation platforms. Over the course of 7 days, the delegation participated in pitch sessions, networking events, and site visits, engaging with over 100 Japanese corporations, investors, and R&D partners across Tokyo and Hitachi City.

Hosted in collaboration with Koshizuka Lab (The University of Tokyo), Inspired.Lab, Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB) & Hitachi City, the program served as a bridge between India’s thriving startup ecosystem and Japan’s deep industrial and research networks, paving the way for technology exchange and co-creation opportunities.

Program Highlights

Pitch event at Koshizuka Lab, University of Tokyo, featuring UTEC, UTokyo IPC, and the UTokyo Division for Industry–Academia Collaboration.

Joint session at Inspired.Lab, where Indian and Japanese startups presented and networked with corporate innovation leaders.

Visit to Hitachi City, co-hosted with Hitachi City, exploring opportunities in smart manufacturing and urban innovation.

Roundtable Digital Transformation sessions at Japanese corporate headquarters focused on co-innovation, open innovation frameworks, and India–Japan technology collaboration.

Participating Indian Startups

Probus Smart Things – Smart grid and IoT solutions for utility digitisation and real-time power infrastructure management.
CargoFL – AI-driven logistics and fleet optimisation platform.
CarPM – Connected vehicle analytics and predictive maintenance platform.
Consumr.AI – AI-powered consumer intelligence platform for data-led brand decisions.
DaveAI – Experiential AI platform creating virtual sales avatars and immersive retail experiences.
FoodYoga – A health and wellness brand blending traditional Indian nutrition with modern innovation.
DeepTek – AI-powered healthcare imaging and diagnostic platform.
Rezo – Conversational AI platform for automating customer engagement.
Peer Robotics – Collaborative robotics solutions for manufacturing and logistics operations.

Leadership Perspective

“The India–Japan Startup Gateway continues to serve as a platform for building trust and technology partnerships between two innovation-driven economies,” said Vikram Upadhyaya, Head of IJSG. “Our mission is to go beyond startup showcases and create meaningful, long-term collaboration between Indian innovators and Japanese corporations.”

About GHV Accelerator (Greenhouse Ventures Pvt. Ltd.)

Greenhouse Ventures (GHV Accelerator) is a corporate innovation and cross-border acceleration firm with deep expertise in connecting startups and enterprises across Asia, particularly between India and Japan.

Over the past decade, GHV has built one of the strongest innovation bridges between the two countries, driving high-impact collaborations between startups and global corporations in sectors such as mobility, AI, manufacturing, sustainability, and enterprise technology.

With a network of over 10,000 deeptech startups, GHV has worked with Fortune 500 companies, leading VCs, and innovation hubs to accelerate co-creation and technology partnerships. Its portfolio has delivered measurable results, with over 200 IPs co-created, 130+ enterprise collaborations, and a 200% average ROI realised by corporate partners through innovation programs.

With its base in Gurugram, India, and active partnerships across Japan, GHV continues to act as a trusted innovation bridge, transforming how enterprises discover, adopt, and scale technology through structured startup collaboration.

Following the successful completion of Cohort 1, GHV Accelerator is now preparing to launch Cohort 2 of the India–Japan Startup Gateway (IJSG) 2026. Startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners interested in participating can contact ijsg@ghvaccelerator.com for details on application processes and partnership opportunities.