Ciriot as Japan market expert at FINESTJAPAN project

The FINESTJAPAN project

Co‑funded by the EU Interreg Central Baltic program and implemented by Green Net Finland and Tehnopol, the FINESTJAPAN project supports Finnish and Estonian SMEs, primarily from GreenTech and HealthTech sectors, in seeking to enter the Japanese market.

The project and Ciriot as the local partner, aims to help companies secure new business or cooperation agreements in Japan while strengthening their understanding of Japanese business culture and improving their visibility in the market.

The project’s final joint export trade mission will take place 22–28 April 2026, targeting SMEs with export‑ready products or services to the Japanese markets. Before the export mission, the participants receive free coaching, expert “sparring,” and information of networking opportunities.

For the export trade mission, there will be a partial travel‑cost support, with no separate participation fee—though companies must commit to project activities and their own export efforts. Support also includes access to Ciriot sales channel development support, providing business‑expert assistance with engaging Japanese business partners and even direct customers.

Earlier missions have demonstrated strong traction. In May 2025, the project participated in the SusHiTech Tokyo expo, facilitating meetings with corporations, banks, prefectures, and cities. Companies represented included nollaE, Helsieni, TUGE Energia, and R8 Technologies. In October 2025, a mission to Osaka and Kyoto featured briefings by IBPC Osaka, a networking event on sustainability and digital solutions, and visits to Kyoto Research Park and ACT Kyoto. Osaka trade mission has generated so far two direct sales deals with Ciriot’s help: One for an Estonian AI Startup, and another one for a Finnish SaaS Startup.

Interested SMEs in Estonia and Finland can inquire participation by contacting: ciriot contact email.

Ciriot role in co-funded export project

Expert Advisory Before Missions

Ciriot participates in the project’s preparation phase by offering expert sessions to ensure SMEs are ready for meetings and negotiations in Japan.

On‑Mission Support in Japan

During missions to Japan (e.g., Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto), Ciriot helps organize meetings and provides hands‑on support in navigating the business environment. Their experts are available to help companies during the mission with business relationship making with Japanese companies within the project’s resource limits.

Target is a Commercial Deal

Ciriot Inc. plays a central enabling role by giving Finnish and Estonian SMEs direct access to Japanese market expertise, bridging cultural and business‑practice gaps, and increasing the likelihood of securing real commercial deals—which the project has already begun to achieve in earlier missions.