Category: Events

  • Join FINESTJAPAN – Your Gateway to the Japanese Green-Tech Market in April 2026

    Join FINESTJAPAN – Your Gateway to the Japanese Green-Tech Market in April 2026

    Ciriot Inc. is the Japan market partner for FINESTJAPAN program.

    Are you a Finnish or Estonian green-tech or health-tech SME looking to enter one of the world’s most dynamic markets? The FINESTJAPAN Export Promotion Project invites ambitious companies to join its next and final trade mission to Japan, taking place 22–28 April 2026. Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy, is experiencing rapidly growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon, and circular economy solutions—making now the perfect time to expand your business to this thriving market.

    Why Join the April 2026 Mission?

    FINESTJAPAN is designed to help Finnish and Estonian SMEs reach concrete business agreements in Japan while strengthening long-term cooperation across borders.

    Participants benefit from:

    • Expert coaching on Japanese business culture and market practices.
    • Preparation and sparring with seasoned Japanese market-entry specialists.
    • Networking opportunities with like-minded companies targeting Japan.
    • Visibility and credibility through joint activities and group presence in Japan.
    • Partial support for travel costs and access to business-expert services to help finalize deals.

    Who Should Apply?

    The project targets SMEs operating in the Central Baltic region, especially Finland and Estonia, with an existing product or service ready for export. Priority areas include:

    • Low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies
    • Sustainable construction
    • Smart city and circular economy solutions
    • Environmentally friendly products and services
    • Health technology innovations
      These fields reflect Japan’s strong commitment to green transformation and its increasing need for high-quality sustainable solutions.

    What You Gain from Ciriot

    Ciriot as the local market activation partner supports finding business partners and even direct customers in Japan for participating SMEs.

    Participating companies receive:

    • Tailored market-entry support from bilingual business experts.
    • Opportunities to build partnerships, open sales channels, and explore distribution agreements.
    • Direct introduction to Japanese companies interested in your product.
    • Orchestrated meetings in Japan with prospective business partners.

    Take the Next Step – Apply Now If your company is ready to explore a high-potential global market, now is the moment.
    Join us in April 2026 and unlock new growth and partnership opportunities in Japan.

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  • FINESTJAPAN in Osaka, October 2025

    FINESTJAPAN in Osaka, October 2025

    Event organizers: Green Net Finland, Tehnopol from Estonia

    Event: Finnish & Estonian Greentech (GX) & Digital (DX) SMEs presenting their innovations & products

    Ciriot role: Japanese participants acquisition, local PR, support with event organization

    The second FINESTJAPAN trade mission to japan successfully completed | Central Baltic Project News

  • Osaka 2025 Expo, June 2025

    Osaka 2025 Expo, June 2025

    Event organizer: Finland’s Fashion & Textile Industry Association.

    Event: Sustainable Lifestyle – the Nordic Way

    Ciriot role: Acquisition of participants from the Japanese textile industry. PR and interviews organization of Finnish participants by a leading Japanese fashion & textile industry media Senken.

    The panelists were Juha Luhtanen, CEO of Luhta Sportswear Company, Keiji Takanashi (ITOCHU Corporation), Japanese production partner of Metsä Spring’s Kuura fiber, Shahriare Mahmood, Director of Product and Sustainability at Spinnova, Kalle Gummerus, founder and CEO of VIBAe, and Daijiro Mizuno, professor at Kyoto Institute of Technology, whose research focuses on sustainable fashion and circular economy design.

    Privileged to have a greeting with President of Finland, Mr. Alexander Stubb.

    With the First Lady, Ms. Suzanne Innes-Stubb, we had a lively discussion about sustainability challenges in the fashion industry.

  • Helsinki PR event in Tokyo, 2019

    Helsinki PR event in Tokyo, 2019

    Event organizers: Helsinki City, Helsinki Business Hub

    Event: Helsinki as destination for Japanese companies in Tokyo. Host: Mayor of Helsinki, Mr. Jan Vapaavuori

    Ciriot role: Japanese participants acquisition, local PR, support with event organization