Join us at Takeoff Tokyo!

Japan

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We are excited to announce our participation in Takeoff Tokyo, a premier start-up event connecting founders, investors, and industry leaders. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge innovations, network with key players, and explore new collaboration opportunities in the Japanese market.

Visit our stand & engage with our partners

We have curated an exciting program in collaboration with our partners and networks. Our stand will feature Finnish deep-tech start-ups in Japan, including IQM, ICEYE, and Purosi, as well as discussions on our collaboration with Hitachi on energy. Additionally, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting will share insights on working with Finnish and Nordic companies. We are also excited to announce the participation of Fukuoka City, Helsinki Partners, Koala Tech, and Yokohama National University. Stay tuned for the full booth agenda, which we will publish closer to the event! 

Networking: Tokyo Tech & Tonic

On March 25, we are hosting a special side event, Tokyo Tech & Tonic! We invite all our partners, customers, and networks to join us for an evening of great discussions, snacks, and drinks. Let’s explore innovation, technology, and the power of collaboration in shaping the future.

We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo! 

Day 1 25th March

Topic

Speakers

13:30-14:00

Finnish deep-tech start-ups in Japan
-IQM: We build Quantum Computers

IQM Quantum Computers
Shoji Nishiura, Japan Country Manager

14:30-15:00

Working with Finland and the Nordics
-Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting: Innovative value creation in collaboration with VTT and Japan

Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting
Kensuke Nakajima, Chief Analyst

15:30-16:00

Japanese-Finnish collaboration and   start-ups
-City of Fukuoka
-Helsinki Partners
-Koala Tech
 

City of Fukuoka
Ryo Matsukawa, Assistant Chief, Global Startup Support Section, Fukuoka City Government
Helsinki Partners
Sonja Malin, Senior Advisor
Koala Tech
Fatima Bencheikh, Chief Executive Officer

18:00

END OF DAY

 

Day 2 26th March

  

11:30-12:00

Science and society VTT x Yokohama 
National University

Yokohama National University
Chie Sato, Professor

13:30-14:00

Finnish deep-tech start-ups in Japan,   vol. 1
-VTT LaunchPad  video
-ICEYE

ICEYE
Kohei Watanabe, Strategic Account Manager

14:30-14:50

Purosi: Innovation through wellbeing: Lessons from inland & Japan

Purosi
Satu Ahlman, Coach & co-founder

15:30-16:00

Hitachi: Hitachi's Innovation ecosystem

Hitachi Ltd.
Efrain Tamayo, Senior Researcher

17:00

END OF DAY

 
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