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.
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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
Summary
The Kansai region holds significant potential as a global hub for food tech, integrating rich food culture with cutting-edge technologies.
METI-KANSAI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau) has published “KANSAI × FOOD TECH”, a booklet that showcases this potential and highlights leading players in the region.
What is Food Tech?
Food tech is a coined term that
