A business matching event connecting overseas startups expanding into Tokyo with existing companies in Tokyo

First session
2025.10.29
Wed
13:00-17:00
* Reception starts at 12:30
Application deadline:

Friday, October 24, 2025* The application for participation in the first session is now closed.

Venue:

3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Innovation Base 2F
Event space (ROOM)

Eligible participants:

Companies with a head office or branch in Tokyo

Format:

In-person, pre-matching system

The application for participation in the first session is now closed.

New information

2025-10-27

The application for participation in the first session has now closed.

2025-10-02

The interviews were updated.

We updated the interview articles with overseas startups expanding into Tokyo.

2025-10-02

The case studies were updated.

We updated the case studies articles with overseas startups expanding into Tokyo.

2025-09-24

We updated the list of overseas startups expanding into Tokyo.

View the list here

2025-09-24

The application for participation is now open.

Click here to apply to participate in the business matching event for Tokyo-based companies

Event Overview

Overseas startups expanding into Tokyo
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Tokyo companies

This is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-hosted business matching event that connects overseas startups with advanced technologies who have expanded into Tokyo through the Program to Attract Overseas Companies in Collaboration with Financial Institutions with companies in Tokyo.

First session
2025.10.29
Wed
13:00-17:00
* Reception starts at 12:30

Application deadline:

Friday, October 24, 2025* The application for participation in the first session is now closed.

Venue:

3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Innovation Base 2F
Event space (ROOM)

  • 1-minute walk from the Kyobashi Exit of JR Yamanote Line/Keihin-Tohoku Line Yurakucho Station
  • Immediate vicinity of Exit D of Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Yurakucho Station
  • 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station
Eligible participants:

Tokyo-based companies

* Tokyo-based companies refers to companies that have their headquarters or branches within Tokyo (regardless of size or industry).

Format:

In-person, pre-matching system

Timetable for the day

12:30-13:00

Reception Opens

13:00-13:10

Opening Remarks / Welcome Address from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Overview of the Project and Event

13:10-13:55

Business Meeting ① (Approx. 45 minutes per meeting)

13:55-14:40

Business Meeting ② (Approx. 45 minutes per meeting)

14:40-14:55

Pitch Time (Presentations by startups expanding into Tokyo)
* 3 minutes per company × 3–5 companies

14:55-15:40

Business Meeting ③ (Approx. 45 minutes per meeting)

15:40-16:25

Business Meeting ④ (Approx. 45 minutes per meeting)

16:25-17:00

Closing / Networking & Business Card Exchange

Participation Process

Please note: The above venue layout is subject to change.

Participation Process

STEP1

View exhibitor information on this site

Click here for information on overseas exhibitors!

STEP2

Apply via the application form

Apply here
Enter the company you wish to match with.

STEP3

The Secretariat coordinates business negotiations

We will pre-match overseas exhibitors with participating companies.

STEP4

Notification of matching results from the Secretariat

We will contact you via email or phone.

STEP5

Business negotiation meetings conducted on the day of the event

Reception starts at 12:30. Each business negotiation meeting lasts approximately 45 minutes

Overseas startups expanding into Tokyo

Company search

Featured Companies* Displays four randomly selected

Participating

AI (Medical)
Taipei, Taiwan
Company Name
dentall Japan Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Provides a diagnostic support platform for dental clinics utilizing AI

Participating

CRM
Delaware, USA
Company Name
Copado Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Provides a platform to support the development and operation of cloud-based customer relationship management applications

Not participating

AI (Generative AI)
Seoul, South Korea
Company Name
Wrtn Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Provides an AI platform for generating text and images using generative AI models

Participating

Cybersecurity
Seoul, South Korea
Company Name
Stealian Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Provision of Security Solutions for Mobile Applications

Case studies

DevOps Integration Platform for Salesforce

Copado Co., Ltd.

  • Toray International: Introduction of Copado for development with Salesforce (2025)
  • Cloudfleek: Joint provider of DevOps services using Copado for Salesforce development (2025)

AI-powered Manufacturing Process Optimization Platform

Profet AI Japan Co., Ltd.

  • Formosa Plastics: Optimization of parameters in injection molding process with Profet AI (2023)
  • Chyi Ding Technologies: Improves efficiency with energy-saving engineering technology

Provision of AI-Powered Visual Quality Inspection Machines for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Kapito Japan Co., Ltd.

  • Introduction of AI-based defect detection in R2R manufacturing process
  • Introduction of AI inspections at aluminum electrode foil manufacturer

Create, Play, and Earn Platform

Wrtn Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.

  • HD Hyundai Oilbank (South Korea)
  • Joint project development with approximately 20 companies, such as banks and travel/gourmet platforms (South Korea), as well as public and educational institutions

Real-time AI Automatic Interpretation System to Accelerate Intercultural Communication

VMFi Inc.

  • Kyoto Smart City Expo: Real-time interpretation provided by VMFi (2022-24)
  • International airports and tourist information centers: Installation of displays at information and service centers

Provision of Cashless Payment Solutions Without Dedicated Payment Terminals

Soft Space Co., Ltd.

  • CARDNET
  • GMO Financial Gate

Manufacture and Sale of Plant-based Alternative Dairy Products

Eclipse Foods Japan Co., Ltd.

  • FamilyMart: Test sale of Eclipse Foods Co. plant-based ice cream at 2,400 stores in Tokyo (2024)
  • Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025: Takeshita Seika x Eclipse Foods to jointly offer next-generation plant-based ice cream

AI-powered Advertising Analytics and Creative Content Optimization Tool

Omneky LLC

  • Omiana (vegan beauty brand): Introduction of Omneky's advertising AI (2024)
  • Rad Intel (B2B marketing information platform): Fundraising through Omneky AI ads

Development and Provision of Robots for Serving and Delivery in the Food Service Industry

Bear Robotics Japan LLC

  • Denny's (Seven & i Holdings): Test introduction of serving robot Servi in Tokyo stores (since 2020)
  • USEN-ALMEX: Strategic partnership and exclusive sales agreement for the Servi Plus serving robot at golf courses in Japan

Provision of Security Solutions for Mobile Applications

Stealian Co., Ltd.

  • Introduction of MobiShell Premium in a banking app
  • Introduction of MobiShell Premium in store management applications (such as POS).

Program to Attract Overseas Companies in Collaboration with Financial Institutions

Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing the Program to Attract Overseas Companies in Collaboration with Financial Institutions with the aim of effectively attracting overseas companies and promoting the growth of local industries by expanding business with local companies. This initiative involves collaboration with financial institutions and other organizations that possess networks with overseas companies and expertise in foreign transactions.

Participating companies in this business matching event are overseas companies that have expanded into Tokyo through this project.

  • Financial institutions propose potential overseas companies that they would support expanding into Tokyo at the time of application.
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, through a review process, selects partner financial institutions and overseas companies that these financial institutions will support in their expansion into Tokyo.
  • The financial institutions will support overseas companies in establishing operations in Tokyo for up to three fiscal years.
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will subsidize a portion of the expenses related to the entry of foreign companies into Tokyo, and success fees will be paid to financial institutions based on performance.
List of overseas startups
expanding into Tokyo
Overseas Startups
Expanding Into Tokyo
The application for participation in the first session is now closed.