Local Government Pitch Event "Invest-1" ~Supporting Promotion of Foreign Business Attraction to Regions in the Bio and Life Sciences Sector~

Content of the event

■ Date and Time: December 12, 2025 (Friday) 15:00-18:00
■ Location: Hybrid Format
　- In-person: 7th Floor, METI Annex (“Betsunana”) 
　- Online: Microsoft Teams
■ Participation Fee: Complimentary
■ Language: English
■ Target Participants:
　- 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.
■ Organized by: Investment Facilitation Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Event Overview

１）Opening Remarks
２）Pitches from various local governments 
      - 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
３）Overall Feedback
　   - GR Japan as an advisor
４）Closing Remarks
５）Networking (*1)
　(*1) The networking event is only open to in-person participants.

Division in Charge

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Economic Policy Bureau, Investment Facilitation Division
Email: bzl-Investing-in-Japan@meti.go.jp