Tottori Delegation Signs Business MoU with Odisha Startup
A Japanese delegation from Tottori Prefecture signed a commercial agreement with an Odisha startup to expand market access in AI, healthcare, and sustainability.
A high-level delegation from Tottori Prefecture, Japan, visited Startup Odisha at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar on November 10, 2026, to strengthen cross-border innovation and business ties. The visit resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Odisha-based startup Sustainability Leaders Odisha Pvt. Ltd. and the Tottori-based organization ONESTRUCTION Inc. This agreement, which follows preliminary discussions held in July 2026, aims to facilitate international market access and commercial collaboration.
Led by Toru Sasaki of the Tottori Prefectural Government, the delegation participated in Business-to-Business networking sessions and toured startup showcase stalls. The group identified potential cooperation in several key sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.
Odisha officials, including MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik and Startup Odisha Chairperson Rashmita Panda, emphasized the state's commitment to integrating its entrepreneurial ecosystem with global partners. They stated that these institutional connections with Japan are intended to provide local entrepreneurs with increased global exposure and drive regional economic growth.
