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GSE Side Events Itinerary
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Tech Osaka Summit
A global startup event that brings together growth-driven startups with companies and investors looking for new business opportunities. Through business matching, the event helps spark mutual growth and collaboration.
- Organizer
- New Global Startup Event Executive Committee
- Date
- September 16 (Tue) – 17 (Wed), 2025
- Venue
- GRAND FRONT OSAKA, North Building（KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL Congrès Convention Center/KNOWLEDGE THEATER）
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Global Startup Crossroads-Osaka
During the week of Global Startup EXPO2025, we're hosting a special event in Osaka called "Global Startup Crossroads - Osaka," bringing together startup stakeholders from around the world.
From September 16th to 19th, a variety of startup-related events and business matching opportunities will be available, providing a platform for domestic and international startups, corporations, and investors to connect and engage in dialogues and collaborations that will help shape the future.- Date
- September 16（Tue）–19（Fri）,2025
- Venue
- Umekita and Nakanoshima (For details, please refer to each event.)
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FinTech Startup Connect – Ripple X Web3 Salon @ Global Startup Expo Osaka & EDCON Osaka
Co-organized by Ripple, JETRO, and Web3 Salon, this event connects Japanese Web3 and Fintech startups with global founders, venture capitalists, and accelerators, showcasing how blockchain, tokenization, and FinTech innovation are shaping the future of finance.
- Organizer
- Asia Web3 Alliance Japan
- Website
- https://luma.com/jlnfu5km
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Venue
- QUINTBRIDGE 2nd floor, 4-chōme-15-82 Higashinodamachi, Miyakojima Ward, Osaka
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KANSAI VC&CVC MeetUp
Canal Ventures × Kansai Electric Power (K4 Ventures) × Osaka Innovation Hub × Kiraboshi Capital (Kiraboshi Bank) Co-hosted VC & CVC MeetUp Connecting the Osaka and Tokyo Regions!
- Organizer
- Kiraboshi Bank, Ltd.
- Website
- https://lu.ma/ph6dw3de
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Venue
- Enellege (Grand Front Osaka, North Building, Knowledge Capital, 3rd Floor, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
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OSAKA SPRINGBOARD
Support Program for Overseas Startups Expanding into Osaka & Kansai: "OSAKA SPRINGBOARD"
This event will feature overseas startups, primarily from Switzerland, presenting opportunities for business collaboration, co-creation, and investment with Japanese companies.- Organizer
- Osaka Industry Promotion Organization
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Venue
- 4th Floor, Knowledge Theater, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
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Efforts by ICT Startups to Shape the Future
What kind of solutions and service developments will ICT-utilizing startups offer to address near-future challenges in our daily lives?
Experience "A Glimpse into the Near Future from ICT Startups" through technology exhibitions by startups that participated in the "Entrepreneur Expo," a program launched in FY2002 by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and NICT.- Organizer
- NICT / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Monday, September 22, 2025
- Venue
- 2025 Japan World Expo Future Life Experience (FLE)
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Current State of Open Innovation -From the Heart of Osaka-
"The Current State of Open Innovation" Discussed in Osaka
This is a 90-minute session where key players actively challenging the frontlines of "open innovation" share real-world examples and their endeavors. Participants from Japan and abroad will come together to explore future possibilities and exchange insights.
With experience in fostering co-creation among corporations, local governments, startups, and universities, and facilitating numerous successful collaborations, eiicon will present the "real-world" open innovation happening today alongside practitioners.
After the session, a networking opportunity will be available for presenters and participants to connect directly. Please take this opportunity to participate!- Organizer
- eiicon Inc.
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Venue
- JAMBASE Multispace, 2nd-9th Floor, Gran Green Osaka, 6- 38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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Natureverse Innovation Expo
We will host an event where you can experience the forefront of well-being, featuring expert lectures on the Osaka-Kansai Expo, business contests developed around three themes of "Body," "Mind," and "Bonds," passionate pitches by students aiming to solve social issues, and panel discussions with diverse speakers.
- Organizer
- Pasona Group Inc.
- Date
- September 16 (Tue)
- Venue
- Osaka-Kansai Expo The EXPO Salon(In-person and online events)
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EDCON2025
"Ethereum from Around the World" is annual large-scale conference that brings together the most influential speakers, mentors, and projects from around the world. Past events have been held in cities such as Paris, Toronto, Sydney, and San Francisco. Last year, the conference took place in Tokyo, attracting a total of 8,000 participants. In 2025, it will be held in Osaka.
- Organizer
- De University of Ethereum
- Website
- https://www.edcon.io/en/
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 19th (Fri)
- Venue
- Congres Square Grand Green Osaka, Grand Front Osaka North Building B2F, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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JAPAN SHOWCASE
An international pitch competition featuring outstanding medical and healthcare startups from Japan and around the world. Talented and carefully selected MedTech startups will gather in Osaka, the host city of the Expo. Additionally, various sessions will be held, featuring renowned speakers from both Japan and abroad.
- Organizer
- MedTech Actuator, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Website
- Preparing
- Date
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 18:00~21:00
- Venue
- Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center), 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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[NEDO Dream Pitch in Tech Osaka Summit] Now is the Time for New Business Ventures! — Exploring Startup-Driven Carve-Outs, Collaboration with Startups, and the Promotion of Open Innovation —
Major corporations and business enterprises are now at a pivotal moment for transformation. As NEDO, a core government agency supporting deep tech startups, we will hold pitch presentations and discussion sessions focused on tangible strategies for business companies, including startup-driven carve-outs originating from in-house technology seeds, faster and more strategic approaches to collaborating with startups, and the latest topics in open innovation.
Keynote talks will feature leading companies actively engaged in open innovation and carve-outs, such as Suntory and Shimadzu Corporation. In addition, hands-on support members—including the Carve-Out Project Office, Major Corporation Procurement Office, and JOIC Secretariat—will share real-world challenges and insights in panel discussions. Interactive sessions with attendees and networking opportunities will also be provided.
This event will delve into the real challenges and concrete actions faced by business companies, delivering the latest knowledge and practical tips. We invite you to join us.- Organizer
- New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
- Date
- Wednesday, 17 September 2025
- Venue
- Within the Tech Osaka Summit Venue (Knowledge Theater, Grand Front Osaka, North Building, 4th Floor, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
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Common Ground Climate Tech Meetup – From Methane to Megawatts
We will introduce start-up from the Netherlands that are tackling climate challenges with practical and scalable technologies, and together with Japanese stakeholders, we will think together about solutions to the global challenges we face, share ideas and contribute to a better global environment for the next generation.
This is a unique opportunity to learn about Dutch green tech initiatives through the work of up-and-coming start-ups.- Organizer
- Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Date
- Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 15:30 – 17:00 (Registration from 15:00)
- Venue
- Netherlands Pavilion – Event Space, Yumeshima
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【OIH × NVIDIA】Global AI Startup Night
This event will take place following the conclusion of the "Tech Osaka Summit 2025" program and is organized in collaboration between the Osaka Industrial Promotion Center (Osaka Innovation Hub) and NVIDIA, a leader at the forefront of the AI market. Designed as a networking event for AI startup stakeholders, it will also feature special sponsorship support from Sakura Internet Inc., which will provide light refreshments for the networking session.
- Organizer
- Osaka Business Development Agency
- Date
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Venue
- Blooming Camp by Sakura Internet, 3rd Floor, Grand Green Osaka North Building, 6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka
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LINK-J Japan Night @ Nakanoshima Qross
"At Osaka’s new innovation hub, Nakanoshima Qross, we will host “LINK-J Japan Night @Nakanoshima Qross” as a venue for exchange, co-creation, and building new connections.
Coinciding with major international healthcare events such as Global Startup EXPO 2025, this networking reception will serve as a gateway for global interaction."- Organizer
- Japan Agency for Life Science Innovation (JALSI)
- Date
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Venue
- Nakanoshima Qross, Qrossover Lounge Yume
4-Chome, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 2F
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From Japan to the World: Startup Night
DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) and yasu will host “From Japan to the World: Startup Night” to support startups with global ambitions. This event provides an opportunity for startups to connect with like-minded peers and investors.
- Organizer
- DG Daiwa Ventures Inc.
- Website
- https://luma.com/j0pwaasf
- Date
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Venue
- Osaka Umeda
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Mitou MEET UP! in Osaka
We are pleased to announce "Mitou MEET UP! in Osaka," an event aimed at promoting the Mitou Project and revitalizing the Mitou community in the Osaka and Kansai region.
Project Managers (PMs) and alumni with ties to the Osaka/Kansai area will gather to share the appeal of the Mitou Project and the Mitou community.
If you are interested in learning more about the Mitou Project, considering applying, or looking to connect with innovative IT talent, we warmly invite you to join us. We look forward to welcoming many participants!- Organizer
- Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA), an Incorporated Administrative Agency
- Date
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Venue
- THE PUBLIC PLUM UMEDA
Ume-kita Green Place 3F, Unit 302, 5-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
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Breakfast Meetup between Japanese and Global VCs
With the cooperation of METI and JETRO, the Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) will host an exclusive breakfast meetup bringing together global VCs and Japanese VCs as a side event of the Global Startup Expo (GSE).
- Organizer
- Japan Venture Capital Association
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Closed event
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AI Salon Kansai
A community by and for AI-focused founders: AI Salon is a global community dedicated to entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and corporate partners in the field of artificial intelligence. Monthly in-person events feature lightning talks from startups based in Japan. AI Salon has successfully launched chapters in Tokyo and Nagoya, fostering communication among AI entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and companies. Join the community to learn about the latest applications of AI.
On September 18, as a side event of the Global Startup Expo in Osaka, we will launch AI Salon Kansai.- Organizer
- JETRO
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Umeda Sky Building, 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka
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【NEDO Dream Pitch in Osaka】 How to Become the Talent Needed for Deep Tech Startups! – What are the leadership and support roles in deep tech startups, and how should they be secured and developed? –
Deep Tech Startups: The Importance of Human Connections from Launch to Growth, IPO, and M&A. What kind of talent is required for deep tech startups, and how should they be secured and cultivated?
As a government organization at the forefront of supporting deep tech startups, NEDO has implemented initiatives such as the "Management Talent Matching Program (MPM)" to assist university-based startups in securing management personnel, emphasizing diversity in leadership profiles and matching methodologies. Additionally, through the "Special Lecture Series for R&D Startup Support Personnel (SSA)," NEDO has trained over 300 diverse support professionals. Drawing on these experiences, NEDO will host a pitch event and talk session aimed at raising awareness and addressing the challenges related to talent acquisition and development in deep tech startups.- Organizer
- NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization)
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- JAM BASE CONFERENCE4-1 & 4-2, 4th Floor, North building, Grand Green Osaka, 6- 38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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Osaka Climate Innovation Forum
Startups, venture capital firms, and operating companies with a strong interest in climate change and decarbonization will gather in Osaka for an event showcasing the cutting edge of green tech. We encourage you to take this opportunity to participate.
- Organizer
- Osaka Prefectural Government
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 14:00~18:00
- Venue
- Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center - Hall A, Room 1, 2 and 3, Grand Front Osaka North Building B2F, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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Bridge Kansai: Global Ecosystem Mixer - Kansai Meetup
GSE (Global Startup Expo) Night is a global Meetup Connecting the World and Keihanshin. On this event, companies and startups based in Kansai that are taking on global challenges, foreign entrepreneurs aiming to expand their businesses in Japan, accelerators bridging international and Japanese markets, and ecosystem players from around the world who believe in the potential of Kansai-driven innovation will gather at GSE.
This global meetup serves as a networking event that fosters opportunities for new connections and collaborations, transcending company size, nationality, and position.- Organizer
- Kobe City Government
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- QUINTBRIDGE, 4- 15- 82 Higashinodacho, Miyakojima-ward, Osaka-city, Osaka
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Biosecurity Innovation: Safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystems in a changing world
CSIRO is excited to host the event ‘Biosecurity Innovation: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Ecosystems in a Changing World’ on September 18, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM JT, at The Australia Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect key stakeholders with expertise in biosecurity across science, government, industry, and corporate organizations. Our goal is to elevate the role of science, technology, and innovation while fostering actionable networks for future activities and collaborations.- Organizer
- CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Australia Pavilion, World Expo, Osaka
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Techstars Tokyo 2025: Launch Event featuring 12 Startup Pitches
Get ready to meet the future of innovation!
Techstars Tokyo Accelerator is supporting the next generation of startups aiming to go global from Tokyo. This side event to Global Startup Expo is supported by Hankyu Hanshin Properties and JETRO.
The list of 12 startups (selected with an acceptance rate of below 1%):
https://www.techstars.com/blog/program-news/techstars-tokyo-accelerator-announces-class-of-2025
These startups are creating innovative solutions in a variety of fields, including AI, robotics, weather intelligence, voicetech, drug discovery, digital infrastructure and enterprise SaaS.
Join us for our special event where these companies will pitch their cutting-edge technologies and services. Each startup is working to make a global impact in their respective industry.
We especially welcome investors from the Kansai region who are looking for the next big opportunity.
In addition to the pitches, we'll host a special panel discussion. The panel will feature:
• Barry O'Neill, CEO of Value Create Inc., EIR of Techstars Tokyo
• Tom Moss, serial entrepreneur, EIR of Techstars Tokyo
• Noriya Tarutani (to be confirmed), Head, JETRO Startup
• Yuki Shirato, Techstars Japan Managing Director
They'll discuss the future of the startup ecosystem and how to successfully expand a startup globally.- Organizer
- Techstars Tokyo
- Website
- https://luma.com/h6j0mupt
- Date
- - September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Venue
- FUTRWORKS, 26th floor, Hankyu Grand Building, 8-47 Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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KIDOU Global Conference
The Osaka-based entrepreneurship support program "KIDOU (*)" is hosting a global conference to connect the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, who are stepping onto the global stage, with investors, corporations, and support organizations from around the world.
Young innovators leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies such as AI, IoT, and Web3 will come together!
"If you want to witness the birth of the next unicorn company" or "If you're seeking for global business opportunities," this is the event for you.
We welcome the participation of everyone with such passion!- Organizer
- Osaka Business Development Agency
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Grand Green Osaka, 4th floor, South Building, 5-54 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka
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KSAC DEMO DAY 2025
"Ready to Take Off! 38 Kansai University-Originated Research Seeds Come Together"
We are thrilled to announce the results presentation event for the 38 projects selected through last year’s inaugural KSAC-GAP Fund. The event will feature pitch sessions by researchers, an introduction to KSAC's initiatives, and engaging talk sessions. Additionally, exhibition booths will showcase all 38 selected projects, offering a unique opportunity to interact directly with researchers and explore cutting-edge research seeds originating from Kansai.
This event will be held in person, and we warmly invite you to join us at the venue to experience the energy and excitement of Kansai's university-driven research seeds firsthand!- Organizer
- Kansai Startup Academia Coalition Secretariat
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Congrès Convention Center, Knowledge Capital, Basement Level 2, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka
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Expo Challenger Meetup
We will organize a networking event bringing together challengers and entrepreneurs involved in the Expo. Several guest speakers are scheduled to attend. Participation is free and light refreshments and drinks will be provided.
- Organizer
- TIMEWELL Inc.
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Venue
- Jam Base Osaka
6-38 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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AgriFoodTech Salon US-Japan Gateway
The largest AgriTech-focused VC in the U.S., Thrive by SVG Ventures, will co-host a side event for startups in the Agri-Food Tech sector at the Global Startup Expo.
Programs:
*Keynote Presentation by Thrive by SVG Ventures
*Fireside Chat featuring major corporations
*Pitch Session by promising Japanese Agri-Food Tech startups
*Networking Sessions
Recommended for:
*Startups in the Agri-Food Tech sector
*Corporations in agriculture and food-related industries
*Investors, VCs/CVCs, and those interested in open innovation
Details:
https://www.jetro.go.jp/newsletter/ivd/2025/JapanFlyer.pdf
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agrifoodtech-salon-tickets-1645163772129?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact Information:
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Innovation Department, Startup Division
Contact person: Nan Suzuki, Nakanishi.- Organizer
- JETRO
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 19:00-21:00
- Venue
- Grand Green Osaka, Umekita Park South Park, PLAT UMEKITA (Osaka)
5-94 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
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Berlin goes Osaka - Pitch & Networking Event
We are delighted to invite you to the “Berlin goes Osaka – Pitch & Networking Event,” which will be held at the German Pavilion during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18.
This special evening of innovation and exchange will open with official remarks from Ms. Franziska Giffey, Mayor of Berlin and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises. The event will feature pitch presentations by innovative companies, followed by a networking session designed to foster new connections and collaborations between Berlin and Japan.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique opportunity to engage with leaders and innovators from both regions.- Organizer
- Berlin Partner of Economics and Technology GmbH
- Date
- Thursday, September 18,2025
- Venue
- German Pavilion
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Morning Pitch
Morning Pitch is a pitch event held every Thursday at 7 AM, aimed at fostering business collaborations between venture companies and large corporations. Each week, five venture companies present their pitches to an audience of approximately 250 people, including representatives from major corporations, venture capital firms, and media organizations.
Since its inception in January 2013, Morning Pitch has been held approximately 550 times as of May 2025, with a cumulative total of around 2,700 venture companies having taken the stage.
The event is organized by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd. and Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.- Organizer
- Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd
- Date
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:00 AM - 9:15 AM
- Venue
- 11th Floor, The Astor Ballroom, The St. Regis Osaka, 3-6-12 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture / Remote
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U-START UP KANSAI 2025
We invite entries from across Japan and overseas, and only the most promising university-based startups—selected through a rigorous screening process—will deliver pitches at this event. This is a valuable opportunity not only for corporations, financial institutions, and support organizations interested in partnering with startups, but also for startups themselves to learn from others’ pitches and connect with potential business partners. We encourage you to join us at this dynamic gathering, where diverse players come together and new collaborations begin.
- Organizer
- Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry/Kansai Innovation Initiative (KSII)
- Date
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Venue
- Innogate Osaka/Online (Zoom Webinar) 3-2- 123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi
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U.S.ーJapan Healthcare Connection Osaka 2025
Set at Nakanoshima Qross, a hub where medical institutions, companies, startups, and support organizations come together under one roof, the event will feature special lectures by experts from Japan and abroad, including Professor Sawa from the Graduate School of Medicine at Osaka University and Professor Yamanaka from the iPS Cell Research Institute. The program will also include panel discussions, roundtable talks, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
- Organizer
- The Japan Society of Northern California, Osaka University Japan Biodesign, Osaka Prefecture, and the International Center for Future Medicine (Nakanoshima Qross)
- Website
- https://usjhealthcare.org/
- Date
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Venue
- Nakanoshima Qross, 4-3 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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TIB Global Day 2025 -Autumn-
Startups and their supporters from Japan and overseas aiming for global expansion will gather at this event. In addition to talk sessions and networking opportunities with venture capitalists (VCs), accelerators, and corporations collaborating with startups from around the world, the event will also focus on sports tech in conjunction with the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Conference. Activities will include pitch presentations, exhibitions and demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, as well as special sessions led by top current athletes.
※ Participants who attend both the "Global Startup EXPO 2025" and this event will have the chance to win a match ticket to the World Championships in Athletics through a lottery.- Organizer
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Website
- https://lu.ma/clgj4wyb
- Date
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Venue
- Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
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Hydrogen Round Table: 'Enabling the Global Hydrogen Industry: Priorities for Research & Innovation'
Hosted by CSIRO, Australia's National Science Agency, the roundtable titled ‘Enabling the Global Hydrogen Industry: Priorities for Research & Innovation’ will bring together technical experts, policymakers, and other thought leaders in the field of hydrogen energy to discuss key issues related to research and innovation in support of the global hydrogen industry.
- Organizer
- CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency
- Date
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Venue
- Australia Pavilion, World Expo, Osaka
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[4 major companies propose cooperation needs!] Open Innovation Showcase in KYOTO
This is a must-attend event for startups, small and medium enterprises, university researchers, and anyone seeking collaboration with major corporations. Four leading companies aiming to create new value through external partnerships will present their collaboration strategies and business themes. After the event, we will be accepting submissions of technologies and ideas that address the needs of the presenting companies. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate and learn more about each company’s requirements.
Presenting Companies: Ishida Co., Ltd., Sekisui House Innovation & Communication Co., Ltd., Daikin Industries, Ltd., Takara Holdings Inc.
Eligible Participants: Startups, SMEs, university researchers, and research institutions (both within and outside Kyoto Prefecture)- Organizer
- Kyoto Chie-mori Institute
- Website
- https://oikyoto2025.peatix.com/
- Date
- - Friday, September 19, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Venue
- Shijo Tomurocho Higashiiru, Shimogyo-ward, Kyoto-city, Kyoto
Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry 7-AB Conference Room (Kyoto Economic Center, 7th floor) and online
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Global Startup Expo, Tech Osaka Summit
Related Event: Learning Generative AI and Business Efficiency with AWS (including Networking Party)
Join us for an exciting evening of deep exploration into the world of Generative AI and business efficiency, alongside AWS and leading AWS-powered enterprises. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a seasoned business professional, or simply curious about the latest trends in AI, this is a prime opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. A casual networking party with drinks will also be held to foster new connections.
Hosted by: DoiT International Japan K.K. Event- Organizer
- DoiT International Japan K.K. Event
- Website
- https://luma.com/it30c85d
- Date
- Friday,September 19, 2025
- Venue
- Congrès Convention Center – Room 1 & Room 2
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PASONA NATUREVERSE(Pasona Group Pavilion)
Exhibits themed on "Body, Mind, and Bonds" will present a vision of a "Society of Well-being" which promotes physical, mental, and social health.
- Organizer
- Pasona Group Inc.
- Date
- April 13 (Sun) – October 13 (Mon), 2025
- Venue
- Osaka-Kansai Expo PASONA NATUREVERSE(Pasona Group Pavilion)
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ROBOT EXPERIENCE
Exhibition of the Four-Wheeled Specified Small Motor Vehicle (WAKU MOBI) and Screening of a Future Vision Promotional Video
- Organizer
- Glafit Corporation
- Date
- - Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Monday, October 13, 2025 (Public Holiday)
- Venue
- Robot & Mobility Station(Expo)
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Nakanoshima Qross Drug Discovery Cluster Campus Project Kickoff Event
Nakanoshima Qross will launch the "Nakanoshima Qross Program to Promote Drug Discovery and Commercialization" as a mechanism to advance drug discovery seeds from startups and academia to practical application. The program aims to connect various stakeholders, such as pharmaceutical companies, venture capitalists (VCs), medical institutions, and local governments, to establish a global drug discovery hub and support the development of new pharmaceuticals.
This event is being held to commemorate the launch of the project. In addition to introducing government policies and the functions of Nakanoshima Qross as a hub, the event will explore new possibilities for co-creation through pitches by first-stage supported startups and panel discussions with pharmaceutical companies and investors.- Organizer
- Future Medical Promotion Organization
- Date
- August 21 (Thu),2025
- Venue
- Nakanoshima Qross1F Congress Square Osaka Nakanoshima (Square323)
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Taiwan StartupEcosystem Networking @KOIN
To support Taiwanese startups and build their brand, we are hosting a networking event in Kyoto with "Startup Island TAIWAN," a public-private partnership project established by Taiwan's National Development Committee. This event aims to serve as a bridge between the startup ecosystems of Taiwan and Japan.
- Organizer
- Kyoto Wisdom Industry Creation Forest
- Date
- Friday, August 22, 2025
- Venue
- Kyoto Economic Center 3F KOIN, 78 Hakodani-hokocho, Shijo-dori Muromachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
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The 3rd Keihanshin Three-City Collaboration
This event aims to accelerate regional open innovation by strengthening connections between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, fostering mutual growth for both local businesses and startups. Six startups from Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo-Kobe, seeking collaboration with local companies, will take the stage to clearly outline the industries they wish to partner with and the potential benefits of such collaborations.
- Organizer
- Urban Innovation Institute
- Date
- August 26 (Tue),2025
- Venue
- Hulic Hall Kyoto
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RISE KANSAI
Rise Japan from Kansai! Stand up for the future!
Breaking boundaries and elevating the future, this is a Kansai-driven crossover event combining economy, culture, and entertainment to revitalize the economy.
A place where challengers shaping the next era come together, the event will feature sessions, pitch presentations, and live performances (including Zeebra and others).- Organizer
- RISE KANSAI Executive Committee
- Website
- https://risekansai.com/
- Date
- Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Venue
- Shinsaibashi CLUB JOULE / Shinsaibashi SUNHALL, 2F-4F, Nantaniya-cho Building, 2-11-7 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
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Fukushima Innovation Coast Initiative Startup Pitch
Startups with unique technologies in various fields, originating from the Fukushima Innovation Coast Initiative, will take the stage to present their latest R&D results and business concepts.
Following the pitch session, a business card exchange event and individual consultation sessions will be held (prior reservation is required for the individual consultation sessions).- Organizer
- Kansai Economic Federation
- Date
- September 1 (Mon) ,2025
- Venue
- Grand Green Osaka North Building JAM BASE 4th Floor CONFERENCE4-1 & 4-2/AIST/Kankei-affiliated Umekita Site
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International Frontier Industries Messe 2025
One of the largest industrial exhibitions in Western Japan, serving as a platform to expand business opportunities, foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government, and facilitate information exchange.
- Organizer
- New Industry Research Organization (NIRO)
- Website
- https://www.kobemesse.com/
- Date
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 to 5th (Fri)
- Venue
- Kobe International Exhibition Center, 6-11-1 Minatojimanakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
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Health and Medical Seminar KRIC Forum: Human Bio-Digital Twin – New Developments in Organoid Research – (Co-hosted Event of the International Frontier Industry Messe 2025)
We introduce research aimed at constructing organ-based digital twins that replicate and predict human diseases using human iPS cells and organoids. This research focuses on applications such as toxicity prediction and personalized medicine.
- Organizer
- Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Date
- Friday, September 5, 2025
- Venue
- Kobe International Exhibition Center Conference Room 3B, 6-11-1 Minatojimanakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
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ROCKET PITCH NIGHT KANSAI 2025 (OIC CONNECT#37)
From the Seed of an Idea to Funded Startups, and Even NPOs Tackling Social Issues—A 3-Minute Pitch Event Bringing Together a Diverse Array of Challengers. Let’s Find Your Next Partner!
In May 2025, ROCKET PITCH NIGHT brought together 100 entrepreneurs and over 1,000 participants, adding to its cumulative history of hosting more than 810 entrepreneurs and attracting over 9,700 audience members. This year, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University and Venture Café Tokyo, the event will be held at Ritsumeikan University’s Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) as a special edition of the monthly "OIC CONNECT" series, featuring 40 presenters and over 500 participants.
Although the event will take place on a university campus, it is open to everyone—not just university students and researchers, but also startups, entrepreneurs at the idea stage, NPOs, and corporate representatives working on new business initiatives.
The previous ROCKET PITCH NIGHT 2025 ULTIMATE held in Tokyo received an impressive NPS® score of 70, earning high praise. Many past presenters have used their pitches as a springboard to achieve significant milestones, including raising over 10 billion yen in funding*, being selected for global acceleration programs, and forming collaborations on product development (*Based on publicly available data researched by Venture Café Tokyo).
This is an open opportunity to forge connections and unlock new possibilities through 3-minute pitches. Participants will include innovators from Kansai, as well as challengers from across Japan and around the world. Don’t miss the inspiring pitches from a diverse range of trailblazers!- Organizer
- Venture Café Tokyo
- Date
- Friday, September 5, 2025
- Venue
- Ritsumeikan University – Osaka Ibaraki Campus, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka, 567-0871
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Ecosystem Link#34 presented by It's Sta. [JAM BASE 1st Anniversary Special]
Ecosystem Link is a community event hosted by It's Sta. (Innovators & Trailblazers Synergy Station), where startups, corporate representatives involved in new business and open innovation, financial institutions, legal professionals, government agencies, and support organizations come together to share information, technology, and knowledge, and actively contribute to the innovation ecosystem. During the event, sessions on the startup ecosystem and pitches by notable startups take place.
This special edition of Ecosystem Link commemorates the first anniversary of JAM BASE, a core functional facility in Grand Green Osaka, which opened on September 6th last year. The theme for this edition is "Global x Startup." With 2025 marking the year of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, global attention on Japan is expected to reach unprecedented levels. In this context, collaboration with startups is expanding beyond domestic boundaries to include global partnerships. Overseas startups, which operate in market environments, possess unique needs and technologies different from those in Japan, offer opportunities for creating unprecedented value through collaboration.
This event will be held as a side event of the "Global Startup Expo 2025" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo site on September 17–18 and the "Tech Osaka Summit 2025" at Grand Front Osaka near Osaka Station on September 16–17.
Session 1 will feature experts who are well-versed in startup ecosystems from various countries, sharing the latest insights.
Session 2 will invite domestic corporations that are actively collaborating with overseas startups to discuss the background, processes, outcomes, and lessons learned from their partnerships.
Session 3 will showcase pitches by ambitious startups aiming to enter the global market, offering participants an opportunity to discover new collaboration possibilities.
This event provides a platform to explore how companies and startups can connect on a global stage and foster new co-creation initiatives. Join us to delve into the current state and future of cross-border open innovation!
Since the pre-opening of Grand Green Osaka, Ecosystem Link has been held regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at JAM BASE, its central facility. The event venue includes a networking area, and participants are free to come and go during the event, allowing ample opportunities to engage and connect with speakers and attendees.- Organizer
- Umekita Future Innovation Organization
- Date
- September 9 (Tue) ,2025
- Venue
- Grand Green Osaka North Building JAM BASE 4th Floor
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BLAST SETOUCHI KAGAWA 2025
BLAST SETOUCHI is one of the largest conferences in the Setouchi region, bringing together innovators who aspire to create new economic and social value. Since its launch in 2022, the conference has rotated annually among the prefectures of the Setouchi area, with previous editions held in Ehime, Okayama, and Oita. In 2025, the event will take place in Kagawa Prefecture.
BLAST SETOUCHI serves as a platform where startups, venture companies, successor businesses, government authorities, financial institutions, venture capitalists, funds, and major corporations come together to foster new networks and insights that maximize the potential of the Setouchi region. Supported by the Kagawa Prefectural Government, the event aims to promote regional revitalization and the creation of innovation, engaging a wide range of participants and sponsor companies.
The concept for the Kagawa edition is “Next Innovators and Successor Businesses.” The event seeks to further accelerate the growth of Kagawa’s unique successor companies and inspire new challengers, making it a catalyst for fresh innovation and entrepreneurial activity in the region.- Organizer
- BLAST SETOUCHI KAGAWA 2025 Executive Committee
- Website
- https://blast-setouchi.jp/2025/
- Date
- Monday, September 15, 2025
- Venue
- Kagawa International Conference Hall / Sunport Takamatsu Conference Room
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ASCII STARTUP TechDay 2025
An innovation conference designed to propel Japan's deep-tech ecosystem to the next level and foster the creation of new industries. 'ASCII STARTUP TechDay 2025' serves as a platform to unite knowledge from academia, industry, and government, with the goal of building, nurturing, and advancing ecosystems that support the growth of deep-tech startups.
- Organizer
- Kadokawa ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc.
- Website
- https://jid-ascii.com/techday/
- Date
- Monday, November 17th, 2025
- Venue
- Tokyo Hulic Hall & Conference, Hulic Asakusabashi Building, 1-22-16 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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TECHNIUM Global Conference 2026
Under the theme “Connecting Japanese Lab Seeds with Global Innovation Companies,” this deep tech-focused global conference aims to link cutting-edge research with business, accelerating the social implementation of advanced technologies.