The EU-Japan Centre’s EU-Japan Regional Cooperation helpdesk will host a webinar highlighting the innovation and start-up support ecosystem of Fukuoka City, located in southern Japan. Fukuoka, with over 2,000 years of history as a gateway to Asia, is known as one of Japan’s most proactive cities in promoting entrepreneurship. It has implemented policies to attract start-ups and international talent, including becoming the first Japanese city to launch a start-up visa programme. The city actively supports new business creation through dedicated services and international events such as RAMEN TECH, held annually in October. The webinar is organised within the framework of the EU-Japan Regional & Cluster Cooperation Helpdesk and is open to European cluster managers, regional representatives, start-up ecosystem enablers, and EU-based companies interested in entering the Japanese market.
Participants will hear from representatives of the Fukuoka City Government and ecosystem partners about available support measures and internationalisation opportunities. The programme also includes a testimonial from an entrepreneur operating under the start-up visa programme, offering practical insights into doing business in Fukuoka.
The event is free of charge (registration required) and will be held online via Zoom at 9:30 – 10:30 AM (CEST) / 4:30 – 5:30 PM (JST).
Published: June 2025