Date of the event:Friday,December 12, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM（JST）
Deadline for registration:By Friday, December 5,5:00 PM（JST）
Local Government Pitch Event "Invest-1"
~Supporting Promotion of Foreign Business Attraction to Regions in the Bio and Life Sciences Sector~
HP
https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/investment/5references/event_invest-1_eng.html
In Japan, various regions are home to unique industries, featuring advanced technology-driven medium and small enterprises, world-class research institutions, and rich, attractive living environments, all of which present diverse business opportunities for foreign companies. The Investment Facilitation Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will hold its inaugural pitch event and networking event, in which local governments will showcase the attractiveness of their regions (such as industrial resources, human resources, research institutions, and living environments) and support systems to foreign companies in the bio and life sciences sector, that are aiming to enter or expand their business in Japan. This event will be highly beneficial for foreign companies interested in understanding the business environment for the bio and life sciences sector in various regions of Japan, as well as for those involved in attracting foreign businesses in the regions. We welcome you active participation.
Content of the event
December 12, 2025 (Friday) 15:00-18:00
Hybrid Format
-In-person:7th Floor, METI Annex (“Betsunana”) (*1)
- Online: Microsoft Teams
(*1) In-person participation is limited due to venue capacity and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Complimentary
English (Note: There will be consecutive interpretation between Japanese and English for the Q&A during the pitch)
- Foreign companies aiming to enter or expand their business in Japan (especially in the bio and life sciences sector) and foreign entities (foreign embassies, foreign chambers of commerce, etc.)
- Foreign investors in the bio and life sciences sector (i.e. venture capitals)
- Public institutions and other organizations related to supporting overseas companies in their expansion into Japan, including local governments and business support organizations.
Investment Facilitation Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Event Overview
Opening Remarks
Pitches from various local governments （in no particular order）
-Life Sciences Industry Division Osaka Prefectural Government
-Startup and City-Business-Academia collaboration Office, Industry and Tourism Bureau, City of Kyoto
-Corporate Relations and Industrialization Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster Department Planning and Coordination Bureau, City of Kobe
-Industry Cluster Promotion Section, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Sendai
-Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
Overall Feedback
- GR Japan as an advisor
Closing Remarks
Networking (*2)
(*2) The networking event is only open to in-person participants.
Application Form
By December 5, 2025 (Friday)
17:00（ＪＳＴ）
Please fill out the required information and apply using the link below.
→https://mm-enquete-cnt.meti.go.jp/form/pub/boueki-sokushin/invest-1
【Important Notes】
ーPlease write in English or Japanese.
- For those participating in person, we will send the event details (including the Entrance procedures) to the email address provided in the application form two days before the event.
- For those participating through online, we will send the event details (including the online viewing link) to the email address provided in the application form two days before the event. -If there are any changes to your registration details, please contact us at the inquiry address below.
-Additionally, group registrations for multiple participants are not allowed, so please register each participant individually.
Contact Information
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Economic Policy Bureau, Investment Facilitation Division
Email: bzl-Investing-in-Japan@meti.go.jp