Piyush Goyal Proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' Style Pitching Platform

26 Aug 2026, 12:15 pm · 17d ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal proposed an India-Japan startup pitching series, styled after the "Shark Tank" format, to connect Indian and Japanese startups with cross-border investors and business partners. Speaking at a startup roundtable, Goyal suggested hosting virtual pitching sessions using digital platforms to deepen commercial ties. Under the initiative, Indian startups can pitch for Japanese venture investments, while Japanese startups can explore partnerships and pilots in India. Goyal noted that the initiative aims to move startup engagements from initial pitches to pilots, investments, and long-term business scaling across both countries.