Tsuyo, an EV powertrain manufacturer, has been selected among 15 Indian startups to represent the country in the ‘deeptech’ category at the CII CIES Startup Delegation to Japan 2026. The selection marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects growing recognition of its innovation-driven approach in the electric mobility space.
The inclusion in the delegation comes at a time when Japan is accelerating its EV adoption and exploring advanced mobility technologies. Tsuyo’s participation is expected to provide an opportunity to engage with leading Japanese corporations, exchange insights, and explore potential collaborations in EV powertrain technologies.
The development also underscores India’s increasing role as a global hub for deeptech innovation and advanced automotive solutions. Through this engagement, Tsuyo aims to build long-term partnerships that combine India’s strengths in cost-effective innovation with Japan’s engineering expertise, paving the way for future mobility advancements.
Commenting on the opportunity, Vijay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Tsuyo Manufacturing Private Limited, said, “Being selected for the CII CIES delegation is a proud moment – not just for Tsuyo, but for the evolution of India’s deeptech ecosystem. At Tsuyo, we see ourselves as a new age EV deep tech startup focused on co-creation, where innovation is built collaboratively across borders. India has the potential to engineer and scale world-class EV powertrain technologies, designed for real-world conditions and global applicability.
Japan represents a strong strategic partner with its legacy of engineering excellence and disciplined manufacturing culture. Through this engagement, we aim to explore joint development opportunities, enable deeper supply chain integration, and contribute to the broader ‘Build India’ vision by strengthening local capabilities with global collaboration.
Our approach to co-creation goes beyond technology – it extends to building robust supply chains, advancing futuristic mobility solutions, and aligning with the high standards of Japanese engineering. This is how we believe India will transition from being a growing EV market to a globally competitive EV technology hub.”
Tsuyo’s participation in the CII CIES delegation will present promising prospects, such as co-development opportunities in next-generation EV technologies, access to international investors and capital networks, strategic partnerships with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and entry into new markets throughout Asia and beyond. Tsuyo’s position as a major contributor to India’s goal of becoming a global leader in EV manufacturing and technology is further strengthened by this accomplishment.
Recent Developments
As part of its ongoing expansion and scale-up journey, Tsuyo recently received Single Window Clearance approval from the Government of Karnataka for its proposed 20-acre EV Powertrain Manufacturing and Validation Campus in the Dharwad–Hubli region.
This upcoming facility will serve as a critical hub for design, development, testing, and large-scale manufacturing of EV powertrain components, reinforcing Tsuyo’s commitment to strengthening India’s domestic EV ecosystem and reducing reliance on imports.
The expansion aligns with Tsuyo’s broader vision of building globally competitive, locally manufactured EV technologies while contributing to India’s clean mobility transition.
