ENA Global 2024-08-08 15:10:40 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Bengaluru, Aug 8 (KNN)</strong> Japan is set to face a critical shortage of 180,000 software engineers by 2030, a gap that the nation is looking to bridge by leveraging Indias robust software power and abundant tech talent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This strategic vision was articulated by Toshihiro Mizutani, Director General of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro), during a recent event in Bengaluru.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Japan is hardware-heavy while our software capabilities are slightly slow and behind compared to, say, that of the U.S and European geographies, Mizutani commented on the sidelines of the Japan-India Innovation Pitch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under this initiative, prominent Japanese and Indian corporations presented their challenges, seeking innovative solutions from startups. The response was overwhelming, with 135 applications received and 15 startups shortlisted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among the corporates involved were Maruti Suzuki, Omron Healthcare, Toyota Tsusho, GMR Group, and Infosys, all looking for cutting-edge tech solutions for diverse industry applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, addressing the gathering, emphasized the collaborative spirit between the two nations. It is heartening to see Indias youth teaming up with Japan to promote innovation for the world, she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Drawing on over 30 years of exposure to Japanese business culture, Kirloskar highlighted four guiding principles crucial for accelerating economic ties with Japan: respect, building trust, humility, and patience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Mizutani noted that while the Japan-India Innovation Pitch is a new initiative in India, it has already seen success in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These programs have effectively involved social entrepreneurs in driving economic growth, setting a promising precedent for the India-Japan collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event, organised by Jetro Bengaluru in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aims to foster open collaboration between Indian and Japanese startups and corporates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As Japan navigates its software engineer shortage, this bilateral partnership marks a significant step towards harnessing Indias tech talent to meet future demands, strengthening economic ties, and fostering innovation across borders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38898 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/japan-faces-looming-shortage-of-software-engineers-looks-to-indian-talent-pool 2024-08-08 15:10:40 knnindia.co.in