Odisha and Japan strengthen startup and business ties in Bhubaneswar
A delegation from Tottori Prefecture visited O-Hub to explore international business collaboration and institutional partnerships across multiple sectors.
A delegation from Tottori Prefecture, Japan, visited Startup Odisha at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to explore international business collaboration and institutional partnerships. According to Odisha Bytes, the visit aimed to create cross-border linkages in sectors including agriculture, construction, artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturing, sustainability, and healthcare.
During the visit, Sustainability Leaders Odisha Pvt Ltd, an Odisha-based startup, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONESTRUCTION Inc, a business organisation from Tottori. The agreement follows initial discussions held during the delegation’s visit to Odisha on July 30, 2026, to translate preliminary interactions into business partnerships.
The Japanese delegation included Toru Sasaki, Director General of the Department of Commerce, Industry and Labour, Tottori Prefectural Government; Yoshioka, Director of San-in Godo Bank Co. Ltd.; and Kazuhiko Ikeda, President of the Tottori Prefectural Industrial Promotion Organization.
Odisha Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Gokulananda Mallik addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of expanding business opportunities through international cooperation. Rashmita Panda, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the MSME Department and Chairperson of Startup Odisha, highlighted the state government's commitment to strengthening the startup ecosystem and facilitating international partnerships.
The programme included Business-to-Business (B2B) interactions between Odisha-based startups and companies from Tottori Prefecture. Delegates also toured a Startup Showcase Stall to view innovative products and technologies emerging from the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.