Author: Jarkko Jussila

  • Webinar, May 13th, 2026: The Japan Market 2026 & Osaka’s Innovation Ecosystem

    Webinar, May 13th, 2026: The Japan Market 2026 & Osaka’s Innovation Ecosystem

    International Growth: The Japan Market 2026 & Osaka’s Innovation Ecosystem is a must‑attend webinar for European startups and scaleups looking to build resilient growth beyond today’s volatile global markets.

    Organised by Business Turku, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Ciriot Inc., the session brings together leading Japan market experts, Osaka ecosystem leaders and venture capital voices to share practical, real‑world insights on entering and partnering in Japan. Speakers include Jarkko Jussila (CEO, Ciriot Inc.), representatives from the International Business Promotion Center Osaka (IBPC Osaka), and Osaka University Venture Capital, covering market opportunities, soft‑landing support, investment trends and concrete market‑entry cases.

    REGISTER TO THE EVENT: International Growth: The Japan Market 2026 & Osaka’s Innovation Ecosystem 13.5.2026 | Business Turku

    The webinar is scheduled to EET/Finland time 9-10:30 & JST 15-16:30. Welcome!

    Why Japan – and why now?
    In a time of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension, Japan stands out as a stable, predictable and innovation‑driven partner market. While many economies face increasing fragmentation, Japan is actively opening its market to international collaboration—lowering entry barriers, encouraging foreign innovation, and seeking technology and business partners that can support long‑term competitiveness. Japanese corporates, cities and investors are increasingly looking outward, making this an exceptional moment for European companies to form deep, trust‑based growth partnerships rather than short‑term market plays.

    The webinar places a special spotlight on Osaka, one of Japan’s fastest‑growing innovation and startup hubs, known for its strong manufacturing base, global mindset and public‑private programmes designed specifically for inbound companies. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of where demand is emerging, how to access the ecosystem, and how to turn today’s global disruption into sustainable growth opportunities with Japanese partners.

  • Japan Partnerships for Market-Entry & B2B Sales: Sleep Cycle AB, Sweden

    Japan Partnerships for Market-Entry & B2B Sales: Sleep Cycle AB, Sweden

    Sleep Cycle is a leading sleep tracking app with millions of daily users and over two billion nights of sleep analyzed across more than 150 countries.

    Founded in 2009, its mission is to improve global health by helping people understand and improve their sleep through features like sleep analysis, smart alarms, and personalized insights. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Sleep Cycle is also a major contributor to sleep research and is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker SLEEP.

    Our team at Ciriot is matching potential Japanese B2B wellness & healthcare sector and medical industry companies to partner with Sleep Cycle for business development and sales. We are also connecting with healthcare equipment producers and software companies for Sleep Cycle technology licensing (SDK integration).

  • Japan market-entry & pilot customer acquisition: DeskMe Ltd, Finland

    Japan market-entry & pilot customer acquisition: DeskMe Ltd, Finland

    DeskMe is an IoT‑enabled desk and meeting‑room reservation system that lets employees view real‑time availability on a 3D office map and book the workspace they need with one click.
    It helps organizations implement flexible, people‑friendly hot‑desking by ensuring users can always find and reserve suitable desks, locate colleagues, and avoid wasted office space.

    Ciriot has supported DeskMe with its Japan market-entry activities and with customer acquisition throughout 2025 with continuation during 2026.

    A pilot project with an Osaka-based customer has been agreed and it will start during Q2 2026.

  • EUROPE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH: NGK CORPORATION JAPAN

    EUROPE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH: NGK CORPORATION JAPAN

    NGK Corporation is a leading company in the world for the design and production of ceramics products for several industries and equipment.

    Ciriot researched and analyzed existing and future market and sales opportunities in Europe for their current ceramics filter applications for a new industrial use case.

    Additionally, Ciriot proposed R&D partnerships in Finland for NGK.

    NGK Corporation