Two Talented Interns from India Join SAKIGAKE JAPAN Through METI’s International Internship Program

Published 2025年9月17日
Modified 2025年9月18日
Author SAKIGAKE管理人
Categories NOTICE

SAKIGAKE JAPAN has welcomed two highly talented interns from India in the summer of 2025, under the “Internship Program for Promoting Globalization” supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan.

This initiative aligns with our long-term strategy centered on the international deployment of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and collaboration with next-generation global talent. It represents our ongoing effort to incorporate diverse perspectives and expertise into the development of disaster technologies, information dissemination, and global expansion.

▍Maddi Venkata Kanaka Veda Vandana – Technical Development & AI Risk Visualization

Role: Technology development support / Disaster tech database construction / AI-based disaster risk visualization framework

Maddi is currently pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Data Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), one of India’s most prestigious institutions. With strong expertise in AI and data visualization aligned with international standards, she plays a key role in building the foundation for our disaster tech database and AI risk visualization agent.

“This internship has been an invaluable opportunity to apply my skills in real-world scenarios while learning about teamwork and problem-solving. I’m excited for the challenges ahead and to contribute further to the team’s goals.”

Maddi is analyzing and structuring disaster-related open data with a goal to develop solution frameworks that can be proposed to municipalities and international organizations in the future.

▍Bhavika Tiwari – Global Communication & International Outreach

Role: Communications and marketing support / Strengthening global outreach / Multilingual content creation

Bhavika is studying economics at the renowned University of Delhi and has experience in digital marketing, business development, and statistical analysis using SPSS. Fluent in Japanese, she brings strong capabilities in international communication and market research.

“Under the mentorship of Mr. Kondo, I’ve learned a lot through tasks such as comparing disaster management initiatives between India and Japan, and conducting 3C market analysis. My Japanese skills have improved as well. I look forward to contributing even more in the second half of the internship and continuing my engagement with Japan in the future.”

Bhavika has contributed to strengthening our multilingual communication by translating documents into Hindi, preparing marketing materials, and producing public relations content in English and Japanese. She is expected to play a key role as a cultural and business bridge between Japan and India.

▍About METI’s International Internship Program

This internship program, initiated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aims to create collaborative opportunities between highly skilled human resources from developing countries and Japanese companies.

In today’s rapidly evolving global environment, overseas expansion is a critical growth strategy for many Japanese businesses. However, language, cultural, and market barriers remain significant challenges. To address these, the program supports companies by matching them with top-tier foreign talent for practical, short-term internships.

Key Features of the Program:

Targeted at Japanese SMEs and selected non-profit organizations
Interns are highly skilled individuals from developing countries
Available in both in-person and online formats
Comprehensive support before and after the internship, including training and reporting
Internship period: approx. one month (in-person) or 80 hours (online)

More information: https://internshipprogram.go.jp/

▍SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s Perspective and Future Outlook

At SAKIGAKE JAPAN, we see this internship not as a temporary collaboration, but as a strategic investment in the future. Working with young talents from diverse backgrounds offers us new perspectives and methodologies, enriching and diversifying our approach to problem-solving and innovation.

We will continue to actively seek opportunities for collaboration with international talent and remain committed to our mission: “Making disaster preparedness a natural part of everyday life.” Through collective intelligence and global cooperation, we will keep moving forward.