The inaugural international meetup, jointly organized by The Circle FC and JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), was a resounding success as part of the SuSHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program. Held at the esteemed JETRO Innovation Garden, this event served as a significant milestone in spotlighting India's dynamic startup scene on an international platform.
Drawing in more than 60 influential figures from Japan's innovation sphere, the event offered a crucial platform for Indian startups to showcase their groundbreaking concepts and technologies. Opening with an enlightening presentation by Nemesisa Ujjain from The Circle FC, attendees gained insight into India's thriving economy and its evolving startup sector. Additionally, the event saw the debut of Aspire India's product in the Japanese market, marking a noteworthy milestone for the delegation.
Nemesisa Ujjain remarked, ” Providing Indian startups with this opportunity to gain insights into the Japanese market has been incredibly rewarding. Our participation in SuSHi Tech Tokyo 2024 has opened new doors and laid the groundwork for future success in Japan and beyond. The experience has shown us the immense potential for Indo-Japanese collaboration”.
The Circle FC delegation to SuSHI Tech Tokyo 2024 included innovative startups like PhyFarm (smart agriculture solutions), Sephirah Innovations (oral cancer diagnostics), HANA ADVISORS (business strategy services), WATSAN Envirotech (Electricity-free water filters), SPI EDGE (sandbox for experimental enterprises), Aspire Now (workplace habit transformation), Palmtree (product development for web and mobile) and Adgcraft (comprehensive PR services).
Their participation in SuSHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Asia’s largest and Japan’s only global innovation conference, was a resounding success. Throughout the two-day event, the startups engaged with various stakeholders, including other startups, investors, corporates, government officials, and industry leaders. They took advantage of networking and collaboration opportunities, gained market insights for Japan, showcased their cutting-edge products, connected with potential investors, and conducted feasibility studies for market expansion.
Following SuSHI Tech Tokyo, the delegation proceeded with their journey to engage in the J-Bridge Discover Kyushu Invitation Program organized by JETRO. Alongside startups from Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, and China, they ventured to Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, recognized as National Strategic Special Zones for Global Startups & Job Creation. During their visit, they convened with local government representatives, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs.
Hiroki Kawasaki of JETRO India said, “We are delighted to welcome exceptional Indian startups to Japan, believing that mutual benefits can be derived for both Japanese enterprises, government and Indian stakeholders. We eagerly anticipate further collaboration between our two nations. Additionally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Circle team for their invaluable support in ensuring the success of the J-Bridge Discover Kyushu Invitation Program”.