Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026), an international event bringing together leaders in deep tech, investment and industry, will be held in Osaka from October 5 to 7, 2026.
The three-day event will bring together startups, investors, corporations, universities, research institutions, and other innovation leaders from Japan and around the world. The program will focus on six strategic t
For international startups, Japan offers sophisticated customers, globally competitive corporations and deep technological expertise. But succeeding in Japan requires more than setting up a local entity.
Brian Lim, COO of encognize G.K., has worked with more than 200 startups across innovation ecosystems in Asia. Today, he supports overseas startups entering Japan and Japanese startups
Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE 2026) will take place in Osaka from October 5–7, 2026, bringing together startups, investors, business leaders and innovators from Japan and around the world. Tickets are now available, offering international visitors an opportunity to connect with Japan's startup ecosystem firsthand.
GSE 2026 will spotlight six key deep tech fields—Bio/Healthcare, AI/Advanced
From a centuries-old pharmaceutical district to regenerative medicine and healthy longevity, Osaka is connecting the pieces of a modern life sciences ecosystem.
Osaka has been a center of Japan’s pharmaceutical industry for centuries. Doshomachi, in the heart of the city, developed as a major medicine trading district during the Edo period and remains home to more than 300 pharmaceutical-relate
WHX Osaka was held from July 2 to 4, 2026, in Osaka, bringing together regional, national and international stakeholders from government, healthcare, academia, industry and life sciences innovation ecosystems.
Across the inaugural WHX Osaka, the Global Life Sciences Roundtable and the Osaka Pavilion in the exhibition area, discussions focused on how future medicine, regenerative medicin
Summary
The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-Kansai) is pleased to announce the release of the “INVEST JAPAN, INVEST KANSAI 2026” promotional publication, developed to support and encourage inward investment into the Kansai region of Japan.
About the booklet
METI-Kansai works to promote foreign direct investment into the Kansai region by providing information to companie
Here we take a look at a pavilion and programs being led by Osaka Prefecture that are attracting attention.
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Overview of WHX Osaka 2026 event
[Schedule] July 2 - 4 (Thurs. to Sat.), 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
[Venue] INTEX Osaka, Hall 6 (1-5-102 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe-Ku, Osaka)
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