Leave a Nest, in collaboration with Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is launching an exciting new project aimed at discovering and supporting innovative startups in Southeast Asia who are interested in expanding their businesses into Japan or exploring cross-border collaborations.
Ibaraki prefecture is located a little away to the northeast of Tokyo. It is well known not only as a production hub of many globally-known manufacturers, such as Fujifilm, Hitachi, Canon, etc. but also many research institutes such as JAXA, Tsukuba University, one of the leading universities in research and innovation.
This initiative is designed to create meaningful connections between startups in countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea —with key stakeholders, government bodies, and potential business partners in Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan’s fastest-growing regions for science, technology, and innovation.
Now we are calling applicant startups to “Go to Japan – Global Business Matching Program 2026” by the deadline 31st July.
Whether you’re looking to enter the Japanese market, form strategic alliances, or simply explore what Japan has to offer, this seminar is the perfect starting point.
[Application Open] Go to Japan – Global Business Matching Program 2026
Seminar Details
Date : 30th June 2026
Time :
- 16:00-17:00 in Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan
- 15:00-16:00 in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
Venue: Online (Google Meet link will be provided upon registration)
Fee: Free of charge
Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nMrn9zmftQhikZWYPihqTciazgcgj9u2atnsU9S1K1c/edit#settings
Agendas :
- Opening
- Invitation to Japan / Project Background
- Guest Talk (Mr.Hai Ho, the CEO of Alterno Inc.)
- Ibaraki’s Attractiveness
- Q&A / Closing
Speaker: Mr.Hai Ho, the CEO of Alterno Inc.
Mr.Hai Ho, the CEO of Alterno Inc.
Hai Ho is a serial entrepreneur with a deep commitment to sustainable development and technological innovation. His career spans the travel, blockchain, and climate tech sectors, where he has excelled in product development, team building, and fundraising. Hai's core philosophy centers on sustainability, aiming to initiate business models that drive industry-wide ecological transformation. His dedication is recognized in his features across major financial media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, Nikkei Asia, Tech In Asia, e27, The Next Web, Pacific Asia Travel Association, and Shark Tank Vietnam.
Who should join?
- Startups based in overseas (other than Japan)
- Startups who are conducting research and development in any field.
- Teams with a strong motivation to explore the Japanese market
- Founders who are interested in partnering with Japanese organizations, municipalities, or companies
Why join?
- Discover real opportunities to collaborate with a forward-thinking Japanese region
- Gain insights into local innovation ecosystems and R&D base establishment support
- Business development and joint R&D with Japanese corporate, academia, and government stakeholders
- Chances to apply grant for POC
If you have any question, please contact [email protected].
