WSL Desk
The Circle FC, in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), successfully hosted its first international meetup at the SuSHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program. Held at the JETRO Innovation Garden, the event showcased India’s startup ecosystem to over 60 influential stakeholders from Japan’s innovation sector.
Spotlight on India’s Startup Ecosystem
Nemesisa Ujjain of The Circle FC kicked off the evening with a presentation highlighting India’s economic growth and vibrant startup landscape. The event also featured the product soft launch of Aspire India into the Japanese market.
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“Providing Indian startups with this opportunity to gain insights into the Japanese market has been incredibly rewarding,” remarked Ujjain. “Our participation in SuSHi Tech Tokyo 2024 has opened new doors and laid the groundwork for future success in Japan and beyond.”
The Circle FC delegation included startups like PhyFarm (smart agriculture solutions), Sephirah Innovations (oral cancer diagnostics), Hana Advisors (business strategy services), Watsan Envirotech (Electricity-free water filters), SPI EDGE (sandbox for experimental enterprises), Aspire Now (workplace habit transformation), Palmtree (product development for web and mobile) and Adgcraft (comprehensive PR services).
Throughout the two-day event, these startups engaged with various stakeholders, showcased their products, connected with potential investors, and conducted feasibility studies for market expansion.
Post-Event Collaborative Initiatives
Post-event, the delegation participated in the J-Bridge Discover Kyushu Invitation Program, travelling to Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. They met with local government officials, venture capitalists, and founders, and visited key facilities like Fukuoka Growth Next and e-waste recycling sites.
Hiroki Kawasaki of JETRO India commented, “We are delighted to welcome exceptional Indian startups to Japan, believing that mutual benefits can be derived for both Japanese enterprises, government and Indian stakeholders. We eagerly anticipate further collaboration between our two nations.”
The Circle FC says it remains dedicated to fostering global connections and supporting Indian startups in their international expansion efforts.
