innovation
This post evaluates the business environment for innovators in Japan, based exclusively on the findings of the "Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026" published by StartupBlink. The objective is to dissect Japan's global strengths and weaknesses as identified in the IBEI and to benchmark its performance
fintech
The "Financial Innovation Category" of the Tokyo Financial Award invited financial businesses to apply for “Solutions” to “Themes to be solved” which are based on the needs and challenges related to financial services which were submitted by residents and businesses in Tokyo. The solutions submitted by applicants were
innovation
At the beginning of July 2025, the Innovation Strategy Center of Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) published its "Innovation Outlook Version 1.0," outlining a new strategic direction for national research and development. It pivots from a traditional, linear model of R&
innovation
SBI Holdings will open the "SBI FinTech Center OSAKA" at the innovation support facility "JAM BASE" in the Umekita district on April 1st. SBI Holdings has been collaborating with Osaka Prefecture and City to realize the International Financial City concept through various initiatives, including: * Providing advisory
startup
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and Mizuho Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration to advance the development of a startup ecosystem. Areas of collaboration under the MOU: * Supporting the growth of startups originating from OIST * Development of an entrepreneurial education program for the OIST