DATE & TIME
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT)

LOCATION
TBD
Madison, WI

COST
Free

OVERVIEW
As part of JETRO’s Wisconsin Biohealth Mission (Nov. 5–7), this J-Bridge event brings Japanese corporates and Midwest stakeholders together to explore collaboration in biotech and biohealth. Attendees can meet a variety of Japanese companies interested in opportunities in the Midwest biotech ecosystem. The program is co-hosted with gener8tor.

Meet a variety of Japanese companies—ranging from major international banks and global trading houses to innovative startups—spanning biotech and medical devices, semiconductor equipment, chemicals, IT/data solutions, advanced manufacturing, and more. Connect with partners across finance, R&D agencies, and industry to explore concrete collaboration opportunities in the Midwest.

PITCHING SESSION

Six short pitches: three Japanese companies and three Wisconsin companies. After pitches, networking time encourages follow-up conversations and partnership discussions. Co-host: gener8tor.

AGENDA

• 4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome remarks by JETRO
• 4:05 – 4:20 PM | gener8tor welcome & overview
• 4:20 – 4:30 PM | Forward Biolabs introduction
• 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Pitch showcase (3 Japanese + 3 Wisconsin)
• 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Networking reception / Optional 1:1 meetings (TBD)

ABOUT J-BRIDGE

This event is part of JETRO’s J-Bridge initiative to catalyze cross-border collaboration. It aligns with Wisconsin’s biohealth strengths and recent ecosystem momentum.

CO-HOSTS & PARTNERS
Organizer: JETRO Chicago

Co-host: gener8tor
Mission partners: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Japan America Society of Wisconsin

NOTES

Program details are subject to change.

Working languages: English & Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)