J-Bridge Global website has been relaunched.
Meeting requests with Japanese companies are invitation-only. As applicants must go through a review process, please contact your nearest JETRO overseas office for details.
SoftBank (GX)
Energy
Green energy
The Green Transformation Promotion Div. GX Planning Dept. GX Planning and Research Sec. is promoting clean energy transition at SoftBank.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
NTT FIELDTECHNO
Asia
Indonesia
Philippines
Malaysia
Mobility
Others
AI
IoT
Big Data Analysis
We aim to address infrastructure maintenance issues in Southeast Asia using DX and AI technologies developed through our experience in Japan.
Application deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Chiyoda Corporation
North America
Europe
Asia
Healthcare
Energy
AI
Green energy
Biotech
We specialize in plant molecular farming and have strong domestic networks. We look forward to connecting with overseas companies.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
DIC
North America
Europe
Asia
Germany
United States
Healthcare
Material
Manufacturing
AI
Robotics
New material
Happy to collaborate with Start-ups that have "Disruptive Innovation" technology and business models which contribute to society.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Dots for
Africa
Finance & Insurance
IT & Security
Education & Entertainment
AI
4G&5G
IoT
Empowering the next billion: Dots for provides a decentralized digital infrastructure to bridge the digital divide in rural areas across Africa.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
JP-Corporation
North America
Europe
Germany
United States
Healthcare
Material
Chemistry
Green energy
Environmental Pollution Control
New material
Create a clean environment with photocatalyst technology.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Kureha America (Film for medical use)
North America
Europe
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Healthcare
Biotech
Developing a new medical device of Adhesion Barrier Film for abdominal surgery. We’re looking for a partner codeveloping a new market.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Yukai Engineering
North America
Europe
Asia
United States
United Kingdom
Healthcare
IT & Security
Education & Entertainment
AI
Robotics
We're Tokyo-based robotic startup company specializing in developing of robots that bring joy to people’s life.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
CITIZEN WATCH
North America
Europe
Healthcare
IT & Security
Cloud service
IoT
Riiiver is a service that connects wearable devices with external services and IoT devices. Available in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Japan.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Fujita Corporation
North America
Europe
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Mobility
Energy
Others
AI
XR
Green energy
Fujita offers a full range of solutions from property usage to planning, construction, and aftercare.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Sunny Side Venture Partners
Middle East
Africa
Others
Others
The first Japanese early-stage venture capital that focuses in Egypt and North Africa, possibly covering Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
EPS Corporation
North America
Europe
Asia
Healthcare
Biotech
Big Data Analysis
We are committed to advancing our expertise and service quality to establish a sustainable growth model that benefits in the pharmaceutical industry.
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Cooperation between Japanese companies and overseas startups for the development of new businesses, as follows:
Focus Countries/Regions
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01Promote your business activities and collaboration opportunities to “J-Bridge Members,” JETRO’s network of Japanese companies seeking partnerships with overseas businesses.
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02Connect with Japanese companies through JETRO’s online seminars and business matching events.
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03One-on-one business meetings with J-Bridge Members, with follow-up support by JETRO
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04Tailored support from JETRO based on your business stage, including guidance on partnerships and access to Invest Japan programs.
If you would like to join J-Bridge or find out more about it, please contact JETRO office near you.
*search your nearest JETRO office
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*This content is primarily designed for North American companies, but is open to all.
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Duration: 19 minutes
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Duration: 19 minutes
AJ-Bridge is a business platform for the creation of cross-border open innovation in the digital and green fields with numerous sub-categories within those fields. The objective is cooperation between Japanese companies and overseas startups for the development of new businesses, thereby: business alliance (including technical cooperation, joint R&D, and M&A) and capital alliance (including investment, setting up Joint Venture, etc.)
There is a Japanese J-Bridge platform for Japanese companies and a English J-Bridge portal (known as "J-Bridge Global") for overseas companies.
AExposure to a group of Japanese companies that are interested in forming a strategic partnership with overseas companies. When you sign up and get accepted, your company information, collaboration needs, etc. will be translated into Japanese and posted on the Japanese J-Bridge platform.
*Please note: the purpose of J-Bridge is to encourage collaboration, not expanding sales channels.
AMostly large companies and SMEs as well as overseas branches of Japanese companies and startups/CVCs/etc. The industries include trading, IT, electronics, chemicals, etc., but are generally categorized within digital, green and life science industries.
A It varies depending on the season, the activeness of the Japanese company, your request information, etc. Some responses take a week and others take a couple of weeks or more, especially since Japanese companies tend to take time to discuss internally.
A If the Japanese company requires interpretation, JETRO will support communication by Zoom translated captions. There are cases where the Japanese company can speak English and interpretation is not needed.
A Please reach out to your point of contact for JETRO. We can possibly search our network, suggest other similar companies on the J-Bridge Platform, or other ways to support your request for individual business matching.
JETRO J-Bridge Desk
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