Beyond Borders: Deep Tech Edition for Europe & Africa
🌟 Discover Deep Tech Growth Opportunities in Japan 🌟
Are you a deep tech startup, accelerator, university, research institution, or innovation hub in Europe or Africa looking to expand into Japan?
Join us for an online seminar to explore opportunities in Japan’s dynamic innovation ecosystem and discover how Tokyo can serve as your gateway to business development, strategic partnerships, and growth in Asia.
From AI, robotics, mobility, climate tech, energy, advanced materials, biotech, space, and other frontier technologies, this session will highlight why Japan is an important market and collaboration partner for deep tech players in Europe or Africa.
In partnership with the European Innovation Council (EIC)
This online seminar is brought to you in partnership with the European Innovation Council (EIC), most promising deep tech innovators with opportunities in Japan.
🗝️ Event Highlights
This event will provide an opportunity to:
Explore Deep Tech Market Opportunities in Japan / Tokyo
Gain insights into Japan’s growing deep tech landscape and discover opportunities for startups, investors, and ecosystem builders seeking entry into the Japanese market.
Learn About Support Programs from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Get an overview of support initiatives designed to help deep tech startups and ecosystem players connect with Tokyo’s business, research, and innovation community.
Hear Inspiring Success Stories
Understand how deep tech companies can approach market entry in Japan and identify potential pathways for partnerships, business development, and ecosystem engagement.
📋 Agenda
Introduction to the Access to Tokyo Program
Overview of the program and how it supports overseas startups in connecting with Tokyo’s business and innovation ecosystem.Introduction to Tokyo Metropolitan Government support programs
Presentation on support initiatives, with a focus on programs for attracting overseas deep tech companies to Tokyo.Panel Discussion: Entering the Japanese Market
Featuring a European startup, with insights on market entry, partnerships, and business development in Japan.Gary Walshe - Chief Commercial Officer, Exein
Gary leads global go-to-market strategies for next-generation embedded cybersecurity. With nearly two decades in senior leadership at Microsoft driving the IoT and cloud partner ecosystem, he is an expert in unlocking global commercial growth and building large-scale partner ecosystems.Victoire Cachoux - Head of Application Sciences, Iktos
Victoire drives customer success and international growth for Iktos's AI drug discovery technologies. Based in Japan since early 2023, she brings firsthand experience in expanding into the Asian market, backed by her scientific expertise and a PhD in bioinformatics.
🤝 About Our Partner
As part of the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, the European Innovation Council (EIC) identifies, develops, and scales up breakthrough innovations. The EIC has provided grant funding and investment to approximately 3,000 European startups and scale-ups.