The Webinar was executed successfully in collaboration with Business Turku, EEN, and, with Ciriot collaborations partners in Osaka – Osaka International Business Promotion Center
(IBPC Osaka) and Osaka University Venture Company (OUVC). We were happy to have over 30 webinar participants and for the many good questions during the held presentations.
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.
