Osaka | Opportunities for International Scaleups ahead of World Expo 2025

Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC)is a joint initiative by the Osaka Prefectural Government, the Osaka City Government, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, providing prospective foreign investors with essential information and advice for entering the Osaka market.The Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium is a strong collaboration among Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, economic organizations and Osaka Business Development Agency, aiming to develop one of the world’s most innovative startup ecosystems in the center of Osaka and Kansai region, leveraging the accumulated industrial clusters and academic excellence of the area.Global DXis an innovation consultancy based in Osaka Japan, bridging Japanese cities and companies with the world's most cutting-edge startups, facilitating their new business development from PoC design through to contract negotiation, & supporting startups' subsequent market entry.

Osaka Business & Investment Center (O-BIC)

Learn About Corporate Collaboration Opportunities for Scaleups ahead of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka Japan, the World's 3rd Largest Economy!

ONLINE EVENT DUE TO OMICRON: OPEN TO SCALEUPS FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!Japan remains the world&#x27;s 3rd largest economy, &amp; is rapidly embracing open innovation, which is creating huge opportunities for international companies in specific niches (eg. HealthTech, FinTech, Smart Cities, Advanced Manufacturing...). But due to a lack of awareness &amp; support, many international scaleups still do not recognize the huge potential, or are unable to effectively engage with the market.Our goal is to help scaleups understand the market, access opportunities, facilitate successful partnerships with Japanese corporations, &amp; provide them with access to critical services to support their subsequent market entry.This event is for Scaleups, SMEs, &amp; Startup supporters from anywhere in the world, to:- Learn about market entry &amp; corporate collaboration opportunities for Scaleups in Osaka, Japan, its plans for the World Expo 2025, &amp; its efforts to become a leading smart city &amp; international financial hub- Hear about how the current World Expo facility in Dubai, UAE will transform into District 2020, a human-centric future city &amp; innovation ecosystem- Hear pitches from leading MENA FinTech, Smart Cities, &amp; HealthTech Scaleups, looking to scale into the Japanese marketAll attendee Scaleups will also receive:- Free Japan market entry consultation- Business matching with Osaka corporations (for eligible sectors only: FinTech, Smart Cities, Digital Health/Life Sciences, CleanTech, Advanced Manufacturing)Organizers: Osaka Business and Investment Center (<a href="https://o-bic.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O-BIC</a>; composed of Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry)Cooperation: Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium, The Foundation for International Trade &amp; Industrial Co-operation (ITIC), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Osaka, Xport, <a href="https://global-dx.jp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global DX</a>, <a href="https://dtec.ae/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dtec</a>Date: Monday, December 13, 2021, 06:00am ~ 07:30am UTC (<a href="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">check your timezone</a>)Format: Online (Zoom - link will be sent post-registration)Language: English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation available)Agenda:Greetings: MC: Adam Claydon-Platt, Director &amp; COO, Global DXMr. Negoro, Executive Director, O-BICGuest of Honor Address: Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai<a href="https://dtec.ae/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dtec</a>: The largest technology innovation hub in the MENA region: Hans Henrik Christensen, Vice President, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)Session 1:<a href="https://www.district2020.ae/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">District 2020</a> Present &amp; Future: Tala Al Ansari: Director, Innovation Ecosystem &amp; Scale2Dubai, District 2020Session 2:The Japan Market OpportunityAdam Claydon-Platt, Director &amp; COO, Global DXOsaka Investment EnvironmentYu Liang, Deputy Director, O-BICOsaka&#x27;s Startup EcosystemNatsuki Takano, Urban Management Division, <a href="https://www.hhp.co.jp/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.</a>Opportunities &amp; Support for Scaleups in Osaka | Why we chose OsakaAdam Claydon-Platt, Director &amp; COO, Global DX Session 3:Pitches by MENA Scaleups interested in the Japanese market (3 companies)Q&amp;A / Feedback by Japan expertsQuestions about this event?We would love to hear from you. Click the &quot;Contact&quot; link at the bottom of this page to contact us anytime.

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