IA x 01Booster TechGALA 2026: BEYOND India Pre-Selection

India Accelerator and 01Booster are inviting Indian startups to participate in the India pre-selection event for TechGALA 2026: BEYOND, providing a gateway to Japan's innovation ecosystem. The India pitch event will select 10 startups for the pitching opportunity, with 5 startups ultimately invited to TechGALA 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. The opportunity is designed for startups interested in entering the Japanese or broader Asian market, connecting with Japanese corporations and investors, and exploring cross-border growth opportunities.

• * Indian startup.
• * Interested in expanding into the Japanese or Asian market.
• * Interested in collaborating with Japanese corporations, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• * Relevant to one or more of the program's focus themes.
• * Able to participate in the Bangalore pre-selection pitch event if selected.

• * Opportunity to pitch at the India pre-selection event in Bangalore.
• * 5 startups among the 10 selected pitching startups will be invited to TechGALA 2026 in Japan.
• * Online mentoring.
• * Japan market-entry seminars.
• * 1-on-1 business matching with leading Japanese corporations and investors.
• * Opportunity to exhibit or pitch at TechGALA 2026.
• * Exposure to Japan's startup and innovation ecosystem.
• * Cross-border partnership and market-entry opportunities between India and Japan.

• Applicants submit their applications for the India pre-selection event. 10 startups will be selected for the Bangalore pitch event on September 10, 2026. From these 10 startups, 5 will be selected to participate in TechGALA 2026 in Japan.