Programme

Fukuoka City Seminar: Japan’s No. 1 Startup City: Fukuoka

26 May , 11:00–11:30
Pavilion G, Japan Pavilion

Fukuoka City is the only city in Japan designated as a National Strategic Special Zone for Startups and Job Creation. Fukuoka is known for having the highest business entry rate among major cities in Japan, and is also home to a very lively startup scene. The highlights of this seminar will be a profile of Fukuoka City and its policies designed to support startups.

* Background: 「STARTUP CITY FUKUOKA」is the fastest growing startup hub in Japan. We have been supporting startups’ overseas business expansion with startup bases in Russia since we attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. We look forward to welcoming you to our event if you are thinking about expanding your business to Japan or Asia and collaborating with Japanese startups.

Panellist
Soichiro Takashima, Mayor of Fukuoka City, Japan