Among the administrative procedures associated with incorporation, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has started English-language application procedures for various types of insurance (health insurance, pension insurance, labor insurance, and employment insurance) from Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for financial foreign companies, etc., only.
Please check the following link for details
We are pleased to announce the “Osaka Finance Forum – Life Science and Healthcare startups pitch – ” will be held on Monday, November 25th. This is a business matching event between Domestic/Foreign VCs and other investors and start-ups in Osaka/Kansai.
Life Science and Healthcare start-ups are scheduled to pitch at the event. In addition, One-on-one business meetings are available at the booths all the time during the event. We look forward to welcoming all investors, including Japanese and foreign VCs, considering investing in start-ups with cutting-edge technologies or in fields such as carbon neutrality!
To register, please click here.
For more details, please refer to the following “Event Outline” and a flyer.
[ Outline of the Event ]
Date:
Monday, November 25, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JST)
Venue:
Nakanoshima Qross 2F “Qrossover Lounge Yume” (4-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City）
Targeted Participants:
Venture capitalists and other investors etc. from Japan and abroad
Implementation format:
Hybrid (In-person and online)
Participation fee:
Free of charge
Programs (Tentative):
4:30 p.m. Greetings from the organizer
4:40 p.m. Keynote speech
Theme: Empowering Startups in Kansai-Strategic Growth through a New Encounter between Startups and Investors-
Speaker: Kazuyo Wada（Head of Intellectual Property Strategy Office Department of Industrial Academic Collaboration,Open Innovation Center National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center）
4:50 p.m. Pitches by start-ups in Osaka/Kansai
5:30 p.m. Break
5:50 p.m. Pitches by start-ups in Osaka/Kansai
6:55 p.m. Networking（conducted on-site only）
8:00 p.m. Closing
* Booths will be available at all times during the event (On-site). Networking with the speakers will be available during presentations and breaks, but only on-site attendees will be allowed to participate in networking. If you are an online participant and would like to meet with the speakers individually, please let us know in the post-event questionnaire (Will be provided at the event).
Pitching start-ups:
| Company name | Company overview |
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Our mission is looking after the health of people all over the world! Visualize and quantify subcutaneous fingertip capillaries non-invasively! |
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Revolutionizing depression diagnosis with sleep EEG SaMD. Establishing the new gold-standard biomarker for mental health! |
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A startup from Osaka University developing an AI that quantifies pain, with the aim of reducing the average level of pain in the world. |
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COGNANO leverages reverse-data science to discover novel targets, comprehensively solving unmet medical needs. |
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C4U is a biotech start-up company which was born from Osaka University and is pursuing an implementation of a novel gene editing platform, CRISPR-Cas3. |
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A startup from Osaka University, focused on developing a small, highly sensitive rapid POCT device utilizing electrochemical immunoassay method known as GLEIA. |
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Providing a novel solution for vascular diseases with the world’s first patented technology of ‘stem cells that create blood vessels. |
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Research and development of regenerative medicine and gene therapy for diseases of the outer retina, as well as low vision care and other support for the visually impaired. |
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Development of a wireless implantable brain-computer interface that enables the control of external devices using brain waves. |
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Deep tech startup with disrupting subsurface imaging technology. Our microwave mammography detects cancer painlessly and with ultra-high accuracy. |
Language:
English (Simultaneous interpretation available）
Registration deadline:
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
How to register:
Please register using the registration form.
https://osakafinanceforum1125.peatix.com
Organizer:
Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City
Notes:
Please note that even if we receive your applications, due to the capacity of the venue, we may not be able to accept your on-site participation.
We are pleased to announce the Osaka Finance Forum ” will be held. This is a business matching event between Domestic/Foreign VCs and other investors and start-ups in Osaka/Kansai.
About 10 Deep Tech start-ups, including carbon neutral start-ups, are scheduled to pitch at the event. In addition, One-on-one business meetings are available at the booths all the time during the event. We look forward to welcoming all investors, including Japanese and foreign VCs, considering investing in start-ups with cutting-edge technologies or in fields such as carbon neutrality!
To register, please click here.
For more details, please refer to the following “Event Outline” and a flyer.
| Outline of the Event |
Date:
Friday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Venue:
QUINTBRIDE (4-15-82 Higashinoda-machi, Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City)
Targeted Participants:
Venture capitalists and other investors etc. from Japan and abroad
Implementation format:
Hybrid (In-person and online)
Participation fee:
Free of charge
Programs (Tentative):
4:00 p.m. Greetings from the organizer
4:10 p.m. Keynote speech
Theme: Aiming to Create Osaka and Kansai Startups that Challenge the World
Speaker: Nae Nakamura (Osaka Business Development Agency Manager)
4:20 p.m. Pitches by start-ups in Osaka/Kansai
5:10 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. Pitches by start-ups in Osaka/Kansai
6:20 p.m. Break（After this, ” Networking” will be conducted on-site only.）
6:30 p.m. Networking
7:30 p.m. Closing
* Booths will be available at all times during the event (On-site). Networking with the speakers will be available during presentations and breaks, but only on-site attendees will be allowed to participate in networking. If you are an online participant and would like to meet with the speakers individually, please let us know in the post-event questionnaire (Will be provided at the event).
Pitching start-ups:
* A total of about 10 companies are scheduled to pitch. (Information will be posted on this website, etc., as soon it becomes available.)
| Company name | Company overview |
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Contributes to carbon neutrality by supplying new bio-based raw materials such as natural rubber seeds |
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Developing smart lenses / glasses with liquid crystal lens technology which solve vision issues. |
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Our mission is to commercialize laser fusion energy, and advancing laser technology will contribute to the creation of new industries around the photonics technology. |
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Contribute to the development of powders and granules processes that support a wide range of industries through the particle system multiphase flow simulation technology. |
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Developing a small-scale biodiesel production system with zero CO2 emissions using “Euglena” and “Rice”, aiming for self-sufficiency in fuel. |
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We decompose plastic waste and organic waste, only at 200 ℃, without precious metals, organic solvent, into monomers or hydrogen. |
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Manufacture and sale of pre-touch sensors that measure distance and shape simultaneously, and robot hands that think and grasp on their own. |
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The world’s first stand-alone power supply system that is designed to economically harvest electricity from low-temperature waste heat below 300℃. |
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Deodorants and digital transfer of odor developed by innovative technology measuring odor using human olfactory receptor response. |
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OPTIMUS Inc. is a sustainable and innovative paint manufacturer using photocatalyst technology, with the mission of “PAINT TO SAVE THE PLANET.” |
Language:
English (Simultaneous interpretation available）
Registration deadline:
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
How to register:
Please register using the registration form.
https://globalfinanceinnovationforum1004.peatix.com
Organizer:
Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City
Notes:
Please note that even if you apply, due to the capacity of the venue, VCs and other investors will be given priority and may not be able to attend on-site.
To realize the “Global Financial City Osaka”, the companies below are selected as “Hub companies” which can assist the business matching (Introduction of companies in Osaka / the Kansai region) to the foreign financial companies and others who are considering an expansion into Osaka, introduce foreign financial companies and others interested in Osaka, and cooperate in advertising an event, etc.（As of August 30th 2024, 10 companies)
By leveraging the network of Hub companies, we will introduce potential investment and collaboration partners to foreign financial companies and others, thereby facilitating their entry into Osaka and connecting them with the construction of the financial ecosystem in Osaka.
For information on hub companies, please visit the website below
http://site.global-financial-city-osaka.jp/2022eng/about/#hub
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Information on Global Financial City OSAKA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-financial-city-osaka/
A survey was conducted to understand the needs for international schools for highly skilled foreign professionals. The survey results will be used as the basic information to invite foreign capital financial businesses to Osaka and highly skilled foreign professionals to establish living conditions.We are pleased to announce that we have published the results of the survey.
Please check the following link for details :
Archived videos of the webinar “Global Fintech Seminar in Osaka,” held by Osaka Prefecture and City on July 18 featuring Osaka-based Global Fintech companies, are now available!
The pitches and roundtable discussions by Osaka-based Fintech companies will give you a chance to learn about the attractiveness of Osaka, and lead to investment opportunities and the use of Fintech technology! Please check it out!
English translation : https://youtu.be/z-Te9Uv1EWQ
Japanese translation : https://youtu.be/y8d2AcVl7dk
Original version : https://youtu.be/hEfx38f-yJ8
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Please feel free to contact us at the following email address, if you are considering business matching or expanding your business in Osaka.
”Global Financial City Osaka” Secretariat: investosaka@jp.ey.com
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LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-financial-city-osaka/
Today, we are pleased to announce the following company that will be expanding their business in Osaka: alteryx
This brings the total number of foreign financial companies and other companies that have established their bases in Osaka to 15.
For more information, please visit :
We are pleased to announce that “Global Fintech Seminar in Osaka”, a webinar that will bring together Investors from Japan and abroad, financial institutions, and business companies, will be held as follows.
To register, please click here: https://osakafintechseminarjuly2024.peatix.com/
Please check the flyer for details.
1．Date /Time
Thursday July 18th 4:00pm-6:30pm
2．Event Format
Online（Zoom）
3．Theme
Webinar by Global Fintech Companies in Osaka to Learn about Osaka
4. Program
（1）Pitches by Osaka-based Fintech Companies
～Solutions to Global Social Issues by Osaka-based Company～
Speaker Companies：Giftpad, CTIA
（2）Roundtable Discussion by Fintech Companies in Osaka
Discussion with speakers from two Fintech companies: The speakers will share about their experiences in global expansion and the attractiveness of Osaka’s business environment.
Moderators：Mr.Yuki Kishi, Executive Director FINTECH ASSOCIATION OF JAPAN / CFO, Sustainable Lab Co.,Ltd
（3）Networking/ Individual meetings
5. Language
Japanese/English（Simultaneous interpretation service available）
We have designated as “Ambassadors” people with links to Osaka who are willing to use their connections and influence to help us promote initiatives of Global Financial City OSAKA, such as by sharing our posts on SNS account.
We are pleased to announce that four new “Ambassadors” have been appointed.
New Ambassador（Japanese alphabetical order）
Mr. Sung Lingyun Representative Director AMFC Japan Co,Ltd.
Ms.Rie Hirano Broker Relations & Partnerships Manager – Japan SERVCORP Japan K.K.
Ms. Yuki Yasui Managing Director Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Asia Pacific Network
Tatsuhisa Yamamoto Chief Executive Officer Borderless Planning Corporation
Please check the following link for details
https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o020060/kikaku/osaka-kokusaikinyu/ambassador.html
As a part of our efforts to support the livelihood of foreign financial companies and others when they enter Osaka, we have posted information on international schools in Osaka and the Kansai region.
For more details, please visit here : https://global-financial-city-osaka.jp/en/international-schools/
