#Ecosystem

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026

SusHi Tech Tokyo is a platform for envisioning and debating the future of cities, focusing each year on domains where innovation drives major transformations in society and people’s lives.

Japanese Startups' Global Expansion: Entrepreneurial Ambition as Key Success Factor

Government Approves Seventh Science and Technology Innovation Basic Plan

Bank of Japan Maintains Monetary Policy: Long-term Interest Rate Rise a Challenge

Powering Japan’s Next Generation of Global Startups: Inside NEDO’s Deep Tech Strategy

As Japan pushes to strengthen its position in deep tech—across robotics, AI, biotechnology, advanced materials, and energy—NEDO is shaping the next generation of globally competitive startups. One of Japan’s largest public R&D funding agencies, NEDO funds research, supports commercialization, builds ecosystems, and helps startups expand globally.

Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026

Startup JAPAN 2026 is one of the largest startup-focused business events in Japan, designed to accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Venture Cafe Global Gathering 2026

JETRO reports on Venture Café Global Gathering 2026, an international event designed to connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and ecosystem builders across borders.

SusHi Tech Tokyo: reimagining the future of cities

With SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 a mere two weeks away, we go over the event's themes and objectives. Look out for us at the 2026 edition!

Takeoff Tokyo 2026

Since 2023, Takeoff Tokyo brings together the best founders, investors, and companies on the planet, helping startups close deals with investors and hire future team members, investors find LPs and startups, corporations build their open innovation platform, and jobseekers find their next career.

Japan Innovation Network joins TCI Network to advance Asia’s innovation ecosystems

TEDxInnovationU: A curated event of ideas on “Intergenerational Innovation”

TEDxInnovationU is a professionally curated TEDx event designed to spark meaningful conversation and life-changing connections. TEDxInnovationU will be a platform where speakers from diverse age groups and fields—technology, arts, science, and social innovation—share insights on navigating multigenerational societies and workplaces.

Forbes Japan expands scope of Xtrepreneur Award 2026

JETRO signs Arizona partnership to boost semiconductor R&D

Sagamihara launches GLiS Consortium

He Screamed a Founder's Name on a San Francisco Street. Here's Why That Matters for Japan's Startup Scene.

We sit down with Antti and Kensuske of Takeoff Tokyo to talk about their event, its goals, and the health & future of the Japanese startup scene.

Global Brain and Techstars form strategic partnership to connect Japan’s startup ecosystem to the world

Kawasaki and Munich’s BioM Renew biotech collaboration

Kansai formalizes global strategy to promote deeptech

Creative Tech Shibuya 2026: residency program & visa support for entrepreneurs

An event report of Creative Tech Shibuya 2026, from one of its organizers. With this year marking the launch of the five-day residency program, we take a look a how events like this can survive in Japan's changing legislative environment.

Interview with Manish Biyani, Founder & CEO of BioSeeds

Building global deeptech from regional Japan

Takaichi shifts to a pro-growth agenda, strengthening startup and innovation policy

Video Games part 3: Japanese market and trends

In our third and final installment on Japan's game industry, we dig into the different companies, organizations, and publishers moving to take advantage of the changing business landscape of the game industry.

SPACETIDE expands APAC space network via Singapore and Australia partnerships

Interview with Waka Someno of YOUNEEDS: paving the way for foreign businesses

Waka Someno launched YOUNEEDS to smooth the way for foreign business owners in Japan. We it down to hear about some of the common pitfalls people face.