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Japan and Southeast Asia just made it easier for startups to solve big problems with major corporations. The Malaysia-Japan Fast Track Pitch brings together 14 startups with six large companies tackling challenges from healthcare to climate change.
An Israeli-American roboticist is revolutionizing Japanese agriculture with Mars rover technology, thanks to a visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses in Japan. The Startup Visa is helping solve labor shortages while injecting fresh innovation into the world's third-largest economy.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.
Japan is doubling down on its partnership with Ethiopia to strengthen the country's innovation and startup sector. The collaboration promises new opportunities for African entrepreneurs through investment and technology cooperation.
Nigeria just secured a $50 million partnership with Japan to fuel startups tackling the country's biggest challenges, from healthcare to clean energy. The fund will give early-stage companies the patient capital they need to grow and create thousands of jobs.
A new generation of Japanese entrepreneurs is reshaping the country's innovation landscape, catching the eye of international investors. Stanford professor Richard Dasher says Japan's shift toward disruptive startups marks an exciting turning point after decades of corporate-led innovation.
Japan just launched its first global "co-creation" startup fund in Nigeria, combining government grants with private investment to help early-stage companies solve pressing social challenges. The groundbreaking partnership signals a new era of collaborative development aid that could reshape how nations support innovation.
Ten Korean startups secured contracts, investment reviews, and partnership deals after joining forces at Japan's largest innovation expo. The collaboration between four regional innovation centers proved that teamwork opens doors in competitive global markets.
A new partnership between Japan's Murata Electronics and Singapore's Tribe is inviting healthcare startups across Southeast Asia and India to solve the region's biggest medical challenges. Winners get funding, mentorship, and the chance to turn their ideas into real products.
A former SpaceX engineer is using Mars rover technology to build robots that help aging Japanese farmers, thanks to a new visa program making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to launch businesses. The Startup Visa is bringing fresh ideas to Japan's shrinking workforce while solving real problems in industries like agriculture.
In a country known for valuing job security over risk, Japanese students are embracing entrepreneurship like never before. A student-led group called ITAMAE is changing the game at Asia's largest startup event.
A leading Japanese startup competition is making it easier for entrepreneurs worldwide to break into one of Asia's most relationship-driven markets. IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD just opened applications for its July event in Kyoto, offering direct access to investors and corporate partners.
Japan is launching a special funding category to help regional businesses transform themselves with artificial intelligence, offering government grants of up to $350,000 per project. The program pairs local bank loans with matching government aid to make cutting-edge AI tools accessible to small community businesses.
Japan's capital, once the world's tech marvel, is making an ambitious comeback. Governor Yuriko Koike is transforming Tokyo into the planet's most startup-friendly city.
A wristwatch that listens to your heart could help millions of heart failure patients stay home and healthy. Japan's A-wave is developing technology that catches warning signs before patients need emergency care.
Egypt debuted its first national tech pavilion at a major Tokyo innovation event, connecting 10 homegrown startups with Japanese investors. The move signals Egypt's growing role as a technology hub bridging Africa, the Middle East, and Asian markets.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Egypt made history with its first dedicated tech pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, connecting 10 innovative startups with Japanese investors and global partners. The initiative marks a major leap forward for Egypt's $2.1 billion startup ecosystem on the world stage.
Ukraine and Japan are joining forces to strengthen their technology sectors through a new digital cooperation initiative that will help startups find partners and expand into new markets. The partnership builds on Ukraine's surprising digital resilience during wartime, offering valuable lessons in cybersecurity for the world.
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