{"id":50020,"date":"2025-11-25T20:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oeb.org.cy\/event-information-from-economic-policy-coordination-division-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:51:50","slug":"event-information-from-economic-policy-coordination-division-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oeb.org.cy\/en\/event-information-from-economic-policy-coordination-division-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Information from Economic Policy Coordination Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent information is communicated to the Members of OEB regarding the above event:<\/p>\n

The Investment Facilitation Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)<\/strong> will hold an event called ” Local Government Pitch Event “Invest-1″” at 7th Floor, METI Annex (\u201cBetsunana\u201d) and by online<\/u><\/strong> on Friday, 12 December.<\/p>\n

We believe that 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.<\/p>\n

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting this event.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you have any questions on the contents of this e-mail, please contact METI at bzl-Investing-in-Japan@meti.go.jp<\/a><\/u> .<\/p>\n

You can also reach our division for clarification at junko.fushimi@mofa.go.jp<\/a><\/u> and takayuki.shiiba@mofa.go.jp<\/a><\/u> .<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Details for this event by METI are as follows.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local Government Pitch Event “Invest-1”<\/p>\n

~Supporting Promotion of Foreign Business Attraction to Regions in the Bio and Life Sciences Sector~<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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 your active participation. <\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Date and Time: December 12, 2025 (Friday) 15:00-18:00<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Location: Hybrid Format<\/p>\n

– In-person: 7th Floor, METI Annex (\u201cBetsunana\u201d) (*1)<\/p>\n

– Online: Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n

(*1) In-person participation is limited due to venue capacity and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Participation Fee: Complimentary<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Language: English (Note: There will be consecutive interpretation between Japanese and English for the Q&A during the pitch)<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Target Participants:<\/p>\n

– Foreign companies aiming to enter or expand their business in Japan (especially in the bio and life sciences sector) and foreign entities (diplomatic missions, foreign chambers of commerce, etc.)<\/p>\n

– Foreign investors in the bio and life sciences sector (i.e. venture capitals)<\/p>\n

– Public institutions and other organizations related to supporting overseas companies in their expansion into Japan, including local governments and business support organizations.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u25a0 Event Overview:<\/p>\n

\uff11\uff09Opening Remarks<\/p>\n

\uff12\uff09Pitches from various local governments\uff08in no particular order\uff09<\/p>\n

-Life Sciences Industry Division, Osaka Prefectural Government<\/p>\n

-Startup and City-Business-Academia collaboration Office, Industry and Tourism Bureau, City of Kyoto<\/p>\n

-Corporate Relations and Industrialization Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster Department, Planning and Coordination Bureau, City of Kobe<\/p>\n

-Industry Cluster Promotion Section, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Sendai<\/p>\n

-Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama<\/p>\n

\uff13\uff09Overall Feedback<\/p>\n

– GR Japan as an advisor<\/p>\n

\uff14\uff09Closing Remarks<\/p>\n

\uff15\uff09Networking (*2)<\/p>\n

(*2) The networking event is only open to in-person participants.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u25a0 Organized by: Investment Facilitation Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u25a0 Application Form: To be submitted by December 5, 2025 (Friday) 17:00\uff08JST\uff09<\/p>\n

Please fill out the required information and apply using the link below.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/mm-enquete-cnt.meti.go.jp\/form\/pub\/boueki-sokushin\/invest-1<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u3010Important Notes\u3011<\/p>\n

– Please write in English or Japanese.<\/p>\n

– 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.<\/p>\n

– 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.<\/p>\n

– If there are any changes to your registration details, please contact us at the inquiry address below.<\/p>\n

– Additionally, group registrations for multiple participants are not allowed, so please register each participant individually.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u25a0HP<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.meti.go.jp\/policy\/investment\/5references\/event_invest-1_eng.html<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u3010Contact Information\u3011<\/p>\n

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry<\/p>\n

Economic Policy Bureau, Investment Facilitation Division<\/p>\n

Email: bzl-Investing-in-Japan@meti.go.jp<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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