01 · EXECUTIVE LEARNING
Customised Training for Japanese Companies
Design company-specific management development and cross-cultural learning around leadership, Indian market context, teams and business operations.
INDIA JAPAN CENTRE / INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
LUCKNOWResearch · Innovation · Partnership · Exchange
India × Japan · Shared knowledge, shared growth
India Japan Centre at IIM Lucknow - Noida Campus
A platform to strengthen bilateral collaboration through joint research, innovation, strategic academia–industry partnerships and cultural exchange for mutual growth and sustainable development.
IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus · Chairperson: Prof. Ajay Singh
Welcome
Connecting institutions, industry and people
The India Japan Centre at IIM Lucknow aims to promote understanding of Japan in India and India in Japan through research, policy frameworks, collaboration, technology transfer and the exchange of ideas, knowledge, faculty, students and industry stakeholders.
The Centre seeks to create a space where academic insight and Pragmatics business needs meet—supporting new relationships, shared learning and long-term bilateral cooperation.
Chairperson’s Vision
Prof. Ajay Singh
“To become a premier centre to drive impactful collaboration between India and Japan in the fields of joint research, innovation, and strategic academia-industry partnership and cultural exchange for mutual growth and sustainable development.”
1984IIM Lucknow established
Triple CrownAACSB · AMBA · EQUIS accreditation
India–Japan centre 2026Academic, business and cultural
exchange
Strategic focus
From management insight to Pragmatics India–Japan collaboration
The Centre’s distinctive agenda is organised around the needs of companies, researchers, students and institutions working across the two economies.
02 · APPLIED RESEARCH
Industry & Policy Research
Develop collaborative studies and commissioned research on business challenges, market opportunities, management practice and relevant policy questions.
03 · BUSINESS BUILDING
Corporate Partnerships & Innovation
Connect Japanese organisations with Indian firms, entrepreneurs, start-ups and potential collaborators for problem-solving and business development.
04 · TALENT
Academic Exchange & Talent Development
Create opportunities for faculty and student engagement, internships, career connections and professional learning linked to India–Japan cooperation.
05 · NETWORKS
Institutional & Business Networks
Convene companies, chambers, public institutions and academic partners to build relationships and identify specific areas for joint work.
06 · CROSS-CULTURAL PRACTICE
Working Effectively Across Markets
Support mutual understanding of workplace expectations, management approaches and business practices in India and Japan.
07 . IMPACT
Social Impact & CSR
Collaborative initiatives with companies and foundations to support skills, livelihoods, sustainability, inclusion and community development where aligned.
08 . VISIBILITY
Media & Outreach
Evidence-led storytelling, expert commentary, newsletters, public events and relationship-building with relevant media and stakeholders.
Our location advantage
Rooted in Delhi NCR. Connected across India.
The Noida Campus places the Centre in Delhi NCR—close to corporate offices, public institutions, industry networks and the wider National Capital Region ecosystem.
From this base, the Centre aims to connect Japanese organisations with Indian partners, research capabilities, talent and business opportunities across multiple regions of India.
NoidaCentre base
Delhi NCRBusiness & institutional access
Pan-IndiaPartner network ambition
A regional base with national reach
A conceptual illustration of the Centre’s intended network—not a map of current formal partnerships.
CAMPUS
IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus
IDENTITY
Campus Identity
ENVIRONMENT
Campus Environment
Initiatives & events
Activities that bring the partnership to life
A balanced programme of academic exchange, industry engagement and public dialogue.
ACADEMIC EVENTS
Forums, Talks & Workshops
Bilateral discussions for academic, corporate and government stakeholders.
INDUSTRY
Industry Partnership
Company-specific learning, networking, business matching and collaboration opportunities.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Culture & Community
Activities that build awareness of Japanese language, culture and business practices.
POLICY
Policy Initiatives
Dialogue on trade, business development and the regulatory landscape.
PUBLICATIONS
Quarterly Newsletter
Updates on Centre activities, bilateral developments, research and partnership opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE
White Papers & Research
Joint research papers, articles and knowledge resources for institutions and industry.
Key activities
Building a connected India–Japan ecosystem
- Collaborative research.
- Faculty exchange opportunities.
- Student exchange programmes.
- Platforms to connect Japanese organisations with suitable Indian partners, including incubation, joint ventures and collaborative start-ups.
- Company-specific training programmes through the Management Development Programme (MDP) Centre.
- Raise awareness of Japanese language, culture and business practices among students and working professionals.
- Connect Japanese organisations with students for internships and job placements.
- Organise bilateral forums, summits, talks and workshops.
- Publish newsletters and white papers.
- Support knowledge-sharing among faculty, students, industry and other stakeholders.
Partnership ecosystem
Working with institutions and industry
The MoUs have been signed with JETRO, JCCII and SMBC.
JAPAN TRADE
JETRO
Japan External Trade Organization — a potential channel for trade, investment and business-related collaboration.
BUSINESS NETWORK
JCCI
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India — a potential bridge to Japanese-affiliated businesses.
BANKING
SMBC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation — named in connection with Centre support.
The Centre may be open to other eligible agencies in the future.
Funding & sustainability
A diversified model for long-term continuity
The IJC collaboration identifies several potential sources of support and operating revenue. Actual availability depends on approvals, eligibility, agreements and applicable rules.
Potential funding sources
Seed Funding
Support from founding sponsors, as identified.
Industry Donations
Donations and strategic collaboration with industry partners.
Government Agencies
Relevant funding opportunities from agencies in India and Japan.
Research Grants
Bilateral and multilateral research grant opportunities.
Potential operating revenue
Specialised Training
Fees for programmes designed for Japanese organisations.
Talent Mobility Learning
Programmes for talent relocating to Japan, subject to institutional approval.
Workshops
Fees from workshops and professional learning.
Consulting Services
Professional fees for industry-specific advisory services, where approved.
Expected outcomes
Impact through knowledge and collaboration
OUTCOME 01
Robust Industry–Academia Synergy
Strengthen the link between theoretical research and Pragmatics industrial application.
OUTCOME 02
Cultural Literacy & Skill Development
Enhance mutual understanding and professional expertise across borders.
OUTCOME 03
Global Networking
Build a resilient network with Japanese-affiliated organisations and global stakeholders.
OUTCOME 04
Mobility & Recognition
Increase international mobility for students and faculty while supporting institutional visibility.
OUTCOME 05
Research & Innovation
Encourage joint research, knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving.
OUTCOME 06
Stronger Bilateral Links
Support new connections among institutions, companies, students and practitioners.
Media & publications
Share insights, research and Centre news
A communications programme can showcase the Centre’s work and make its research and events accessible to wider audiences.
PRINT MEDIA
Media Coverage
Share verified announcements, expert perspectives and event coverage with relevant outlets.
AUDIO VISUAL
Documentary & Animation
Explore accessible audiovisual explainers and event documentation when appropriate.
PUBLICATIONS
Articles & News Bulletins
Publish research updates, articles, newsletters and white papers as they become available.
IIM Lucknow social channels
Add and verify official URLs before publishing.
People & committee
Leadership and Centre team
Leadership and committee names should be inserted only after confirmation by IIM Lucknow.
Chairperson & Co-founder
Prof. Ajay Singh, Chairperson
Email:
asingh@iiml.ac.in
Phone: +91-120-6678429
Centre Coordinator & Co-founder
Dr. Koji Nakagawa, Senior Research officer
Email:
nakagawa.koji@iiml.ac.in
Team
Research Associates and supporting staffs.
Reach out
Explore an India–Japan collaboration
For academic exchange, research collaboration, industry engagement, executive education or funding discussions, please use the institution-approved contact details.
Academic & Research Partnerships
Joint research · Faculty and student exchange · Forums and publications
Email: ijc1@iiml.ac.in
Industry & Funding Partnerships
Executive education · Corporate collaboration · Grants and sponsorships
Email: asingh@iiml.ac.in