Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City will exhibit at Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2026, taking place in Singapore from November 18 to 20, 2026, together with two Osaka-based companies selected through an open call.
Osaka and the wider Kansai region form an economic area with a population of approximately 20 million. As one of Japan’s leading business hubs, the region is home to a divers
Osaka Prefectural Government welcomed international investors and entrepreneurs for the Osaka Innovation Tour on October 4–6, 2026, introducing them to the region’s technology companies, startup support organizations and business environment alongside Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026).
The program combined a briefing by prefectural officials with participation in GSE2026 and meetings
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
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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
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The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-Kansai), in cooperation with Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto City, will hold the Kansai Life Science Tour on June 30, 2026.
About the Tour
METI-Kansai has strengthened exchanges with overseas organizations by leveraging the opportunity presented by Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Through these efforts, it has become clear that i
Following the Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025, Osaka, which is located at the crossroads of business in Asia, is increasingly attracting global companies seeking a strategic advantage in the Japanese market. To establish a business in a new country, not only capital, but also trusted partnerships and expert guidance are essential. Here we will focus on the unique services provided by JETRO Osaka, which, as
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Nakanoshima Qross and BioLabs, one of the world's largest life science organizations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international collaboration in the life sciences sector. This will further strengthen the links between the Japanese and overseas life science and innovation ecosystems.
Nakanoshima Qross, operated by the Organization of Future Medicine
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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
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・Osaka: A city connected to the world through the Osaka–Kansai Expo ・Osaka’s robust deep-tech and science cluster, home to the world’s first approved iPS cell–based product
・Osaka's investment potential and opportunities for business expansion
What is the Vision of Global Financial City OSAKA?
The vision of Global Financial City OSAKA is an initiative to build a city that a
The Osaka Prefectural Government will host a business matching event, “Osaka Finance Forum vol.8 – Fintech Fusion 2026 –,” on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the aim of promoting collaboration between domestic and international fintech companies and Osaka-based business corporations and financial institutions.
Through pitch sessions and networking opportunities featuring Osaka-based companies and f
Osaka Prefecture, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, will host a webinar entitled “Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan”on 16 February 2026, targeting European industrial clusters, financial institutions, and related companies.
This webinar will present Osaka’s strategy for developing itself as a global financial city,
With world-class research institutions, a robust industry cluster, a strong environment for international collaboration, and comprehensive business support, Osaka is drawing growing attention as a global center for life sciences innovation.
Osaka’s Momentum Accelerates with Expo 2025
The Osaka–Kansai Expo 2025, held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” welcomed participa
Osaka Prefecture is supporting companies that possess carbon-neutral technologies and those aiming to implement and expand their businesses in Osaka. Through these initiatives, the Prefecture is working toward achieving carbon neutrality driven by technology.
During the exhibition held from October 7 to 13, 2025, as part of the EXPO2025, OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, ten cutting-edge technologies in re
OSAKA, JAPAN – Osaka Prefecture will host "Global Startup Crossroads-Osaka," bringing together international startups, investors, and corporations for four days of intensive business matching September 16-19, 2025. The initiative targets three high-growth sectors: Life Sciences, Carbon Neutral technologies, and Digital innovation (AI/Web3.0).
Key Features:
4 days of concentrated s
Osaka is home to a large concentration of pharmaceutical companies, universities, national research institutes, and government agencies.As a result, the below 3 distinct life science clusters have formed within the Osaka prefecture:
"Saito" (Saito Life Science Park) for drug discovery "Kento" (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town) for healthcare "Nakanoshima Qros
About Osaka’s Life Sciences Industry
Osaka has three life science hubs: Saito, where drug discovery companies gather; Kento, which has two national research institutes and is centered on health and healthcare; and Nakanoshima Qross, an international hub for future medicine based on regenerative medicine.
In Osaka, in order to connect these three hubs and further develop the health and medica
