Health Business Breakfast: Japan market entry from Kanagawa, Oulu
Welcome to our next Health Business Breakfast for Health and Life Science companies from the Oulu region. The event is a perfect opportunity to network with local entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and enjoy the spirit of innovation. The topics and programs of Health Business Breakfasts are adjusted to companies’ needs and expectations.
This time, you will hear from Kanagawa prefecture, which is Oulu’s friendship city, about opportunities related to entering the Japanese market. Learn about the attractiveness of Kanagawa in the life science industry as a local platform, business support services provided by public and private entities, and the “Invest in Kanagawa” case from Germany to find out your path to a successful business entry to Japan through Kanagawa. During the event, you will also hear about future delegation plans and event opportunities in Japan and Asia for Health and Life Science companies from the Oulu region that are interested in growth and internationalization.
Time: 28 November 2024, 8:00 – 10:00
Place: Technopolis Ydinkeskusta, Falun- conference room, Sepänkatu 20, Oulu
(NOTE) This event is held at onsite, but all the speakers from Kanagawa will participate online.
Program
8:00 Breakfast is served
8.30 – 8.35 Opening note / BusinessOulu
8:35 – 8:45 Introduction of Kanagawa, “Healthcare New Frontier Policy ‑Innovative Healthcare Policy of Kanagawa Prefecture” / Kanagawa Prefectural Government
8:45 – 8:55 Introduction of JETRO, “Explanation of JETRO Yokohama’s Support for Investing in Japan ‑Invest Japan- ” / JETRO Yokohama
8:55 – 9:10 Company presentation (Invest in Kanagawa case)
Introduction of THE FORCE CT GmbH and their experience, “WHY KANAGAWA? THE FORCE’S JOURNEY FROM HEIDENHEIM” / THE FORCE CT GmbH from Germany
9:10 – 9:25 Questions and answers
9.25 – 9:30 Future delegation plans and event opportunities in Japan and Asia, Takako Uchida, Senior Advisor, Japan / BusinessOulu
9:30 Group picture (presenters and participants), then all presenters leave
9:35–10:00 Networking among onsite participants
Join us at Technopolis Ydinkeskusta and meet other innovative Health & Life Science companies from Oulu. Start your day by getting inspired by new ideas and a discussion that may lead to establishing new business contacts.
About Kanagawa?
Kanagawa, located south of Tokyo, has a population of 9.2 million.
We are promoting the Healthcare New Frontier policy which combines the ME-BYO concept with advanced technologies such as regenerative medicine, robotics and AI.
Oulu and Kanagawa have signed Lifescience MoU since 2014.
About JETRO?
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
Contact persons
Heidi Tikanmäki
Key Account Director, Health and Life Science, BusinessOulu
heidi.tikanmaki@businessoulu.com
Joanna Seppänen (practicalities)
Coordinator, Health and Life Science, BusinessOulu
joanna.seppanen@businessoulu.com
Takako Uchida (about Japan and Kanagawa)
Senior Coordinator, International Affairs, Japan, BusinessOulu