Consul General of Japan Visits IIT Bombay to Deepen Bilateral Academic and Industrial Ties

IIT Bombay had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Koji Yagi, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, and Ms. Megumi Hamuro, Consul (Cultural Section), on July 23, 2025. The delegation engaged with faculty and leadership across several strategic initiatives, including the IITB Research Park, Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), Japanese-connected start-ups incubated under SINE, Semiconductor Research Group, Technology Innovation Hub, and Disaster Management Team.

 

                                                                                                                                               

The visit fostered discussions around strengthening India–Japan collaboration in research, innovation, and academia–industry partnerships. The visit concluded with a meeting with IIT Bombay's senior leadership, highlighting ongoing and potential Indo-Japanese collaborations in technology, innovation, and sustainability. We look forward to building on this momentum and deepening our ties through meaningful partnerships.

 

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