EV powertrain maker Tsuyo has been selected among 15 Indian startups to represent the country in the ‘DeepTech’ category at the CII CIES Startup Delegation 2026 in Japan. This selection marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects the growing recognition of its innovation-driven approach in the electric mobility sector.
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 connect with leading Japanese corporations, exchange insights and explore potential collaborations in EV powertrain technologies.
The development also underlines India’s growing role as a global hub for deeptech innovation and advanced automotive solutions. Through this association, Tsuyo aims to create a long-term partnership that combines India’s strength in cost-effective innovation with Japan’s engineering expertise, paving the way for future mobility advancements.
Commenting on the occasion, Vijay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, said, “Being selected for the CII CIES delegation is a proud moment – not just for Tsuyo, but for the growth 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 created collaboratively across borders. India has the capacity to engineer and scale world-class EV powertrain technologies, designed for real-world conditions and global applicability.
Japan, with its heritage of engineering excellence and disciplined manufacturing culture, represents a strong strategic partner. Through this engagement, we aim to explore joint growth 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 stronger supply chains, pioneering future mobility solutions, and aligning with the high standards of Japanese engineering. “Thus, we believe India will transform from a growing EV market to a globally competitive EV technology hub.”
Tsuyo’s participation in the CII CIES delegation will offer promising opportunities, 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 across Asia and beyond. This achievement further strengthens Tsuyo’s position as a major contributor to India’s goal of becoming a global leader in EV manufacturing and technology.
recent developments
As part of its ongoing expansion and scale-up journey, Tsuyo has recently received single window clearance approval from the Government of Karnataka for a proposed 20-acre EV powertrain manufacturing and verification complex in the Dharwad-Hubli region.
This upcoming facility will serve as a key 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 dependence on imports.
This expansion is in line with Tsuyo’s broader vision of building globally competitive, locally made EV technologies while contributing to India’s clean mobility transition.