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
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
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 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 Prefecture, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and the Enterprise Europe Network, will host the EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference 2025
Why Osaka?
Known as Japan’s “pharmaceutical city” for more than 400 years, Osaka is home to global pharmaceutical companies, innovative startups, universities, and cutting-edge research facilities. Suppo
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
The MedTech Actuator and JETRO will host the final pitch event of the J-StarX HealthTech Accelerator in collaboration with Nakanoshima Qross.
The J-StarX HealthTech Gateway Demo Day, featuring Healthcare startups pitch, to be held at Nakanoshima Qross, the newly opened international hub for future medicine commercialization that unites medical institutions, startups, and industry partners under
Are You Planning to Visit Osaka for Both EXPO 2025 and Business Opportunities?
EXPO 2025 presents an ideal opportunity to explore business potential in Japan's second-largest economic zone. For business visitors seeking to maximize their time in Osaka, several key resources have been specifically developed to support international business development during EXPO 2025.
Special page (Osaka Bu
On February 17, 2025, the Osaka Prefectural Government hosted "OPEN!! OSAKA," a comprehensive press tour showcasing the region's international business environment and growth strategy. The program included visits to Kansai International Airport, Osaka Prefecture’s Sakishima office, and Nakanoshima Qross, featuring high-level presentations and an interview session with Governor Yoshimura.
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