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Japan | NL digital LSH showcase & matchmaking

September 25, 2020 - October 16, 2020

Life Sciences & Health Weeks | Explore, Learn and Connect with Japanese Partners (Register here)

Traditionally, the ‘Life Sciences & Health Weeks’ in Japan take place in October. Multiple key Life Sciences & Health events in Japan take place in this period. This year, these events will be organized in a digital or hybrid format in order to anticipate the current situation related to the coronavirus. Similar to the rest of the world, Japan is moving to a ‘new normal’ in which knowledge and business relations are being explored, developed and strengthened online. Digital meetings provide an ideal stepping stone for physical follow-up meetings to further build relationships and trust with Japanese counterparts as soon as that is possible. 

Are you considering to start or expand your business with Japan? Do you want to explore the latest trends, opportunities and get connected to relevant stakeholders based upon your personal needs? The Embassy of the Netherlands in Tokyo, the Netherlands Consulate-General in Osaka, and Task Force Health Care (TFHC) invite you to participate in the ‘Netherlands digital LSH showcase and matchmaking mission’.  

This mission will build upon the ties and relations that have been formed over the last couple of years between the Netherlands and Japan in the field of life sciences & health, including the momentum and relations that have been developed during the visit of the vice prime minister and minister of health, Mr Hugo de Jonge, in October 2019.  

What to expect? 

This digital LSH showcase and matchmaking activity provide an excellent opportunity to expose and promote your organisation in close cooperation with the Dutch government and TFHC, meet new relevant business contacts via events and additional individual matchmaking, and to learn more about current developments in the Japanese life sciences & health sector.  More concrete, you can expect the following services: 

  • Preparatory workshop for participants 
    Learn how to get the most out of your one-on-one matchmaking appointments and how to follow-up. Specifically focused on contacts/relations with Japanese LSH Stakeholders. 
  • Digital kick-off with Dutch Ambassador in Japan and prominent Japanese LSH stakeholders
    Updating you on current developments, challenges & opportunities in Japan. 
  • Your organisation profile and expertise/solution on the NL Health~Holland Digital Showcase
    This digital showcase presents the Dutch LSH sector in an inspiring way and highlights both government-to-government relations and individual Dutch participating organisations. The website is specifically targeted towards Japanese stakeholders and will be actively promoted and referred to during the LSH weeks in Japan and specific events (see below), both digitally and physically. It will be available in English and (partially)  Japanese and ‘live’ during the health weeks and afterwards. It includes a contact form through which Japanese counterparts can request digital appointments.
  • Digital individual matchmaking appointments (3 – 6 relevant appointments)
    Based on your individual intake and your own time investments, the Dutch representation in Japan and TFHC will guide you how to search for and help you to identify and approach the Japanese counterparts that are most relevant to you (3 – 6 appointments). These matchmaking appointments are primarily sourced via existing matchmaking platforms of the Japanese events and additionally via efforts to identify, select and schedule appointments with Japanese counterparts that match your needs. There will be a strong focus on appointments that can take place in English and timeslots that are within Dutch and Japanese business hours (NL mornings). Translation costs are at own expense. These digital meetings provide an ideal stepping stone for physical follow-up meetings as soon as that is possible. 
  • Access and Guidance to Japanese events that take place (build your own programme)
    You will have (guided) access to the online platforms, sessions, and content of the Japanese events that take place and have the opportunity to build your own (relevant) programme and benefit of Dutch government efforts to identify and select relevant elements and opportunities to engage with Japanese counterparts (e.g. via talks or pitches – if possible). 
  • Support from and representation by the Dutch government and TFHC
    Your organization is part of a public-private activity in which the Dutch government and TFHC provide support and contribute to your reputation and credibility.
  • Interactive and informal knowledge sharing between Dutch organizations interested and/or active in Japan
    To exchange experiences and lessons learned. 

You will have (guided) access to and will be promoted via the NL Health~Holland Digital Showcase at the following online and hybrid events during the Life Sciences & Health Weeks in Japan: 

  • Biotech & Pharma Virtual Partnering Conference Osaka 2020 | Sep 28 (Mon) – 30 (Wed)
    Conference that will be mainly be visited by professionals from the Kansai / Osaka region, which is known as “a town of pharmaceuticals” for more than 400 years. Osaka houses many pharmaceutical companies, the center of excellence, and universities. Osaka and neighbouring prefectures are now very active in developing and supporting Innovative Medicine based on Regenerative Medicine.  The target fields of the event this year are (1) Drug discovery and drug discovery support, (2) Regenerative medicine, (3) Therapeutic agents, diagnostic agents, and (4) AI and IoT technologies related to 1 to 3.
  • 3rd Well Aging Society Summit Asia-Japan (WASS) | Oct 12 (Mon) – 13 (Tue)
    Conference focused on new policies and ongoing activities in the field of ‘Healthy Aging’ and ‘Digital Health’, including a strong international component, with the aim to contribute to extending healthy life expectancy not only in Japan but throughout the world, by creating and developing unique and effective healthcare products and services in the context of a super-ageing society like Japan. 
  • BioJapan 2020 & healthTECH Japan 2020 & Renegerative Medicine Japan 2020 | Oct 14 (Wed) – 16 (Fri)
    BioJapan, healthTECH Japan* and Regenerative Medicine Japan will be a combined event and will take place in a hybrid format this year. Participants will be able to enter all three events and matchmaking systems. Online participants have an opportunity to send in videos that will be presented within the ‘on-site exhibitors presentation’ and at the physical ‘Netherlands booth**’.  

* HealthTECH Japan is a newly launched event, which provides the opportunity to meet Japanese industry professionals in the field of health care, with an interest in digital medicine,  digital therapeutics and other comprehensive digital solutions (e.g. for health management, rehabilitation, functional foods, etc). 

** For more information on participating at the physical Netherlands booth, please contact us via the contact details below. 

PLEASE NOTE! There is also the opportunity to engage with and participate in some of the listed events on an individual basis. If you prefer that option, please note that you will not be a participant of  Netherlands digital LSH showcase and matchmaking mission and you cannot participate in or benefit from any of the services and support functions that are offered within the framework of this activity. 

Who should participate? 

Organisations and companies that are active in the field of Life Sciences and Health. In particular for those in the following fields: 

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals: expertise and solutions that contribute to research and development within the fields of medical biotechnology and innovative medicines, and related artificial intelligence (AI) and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies. 
  • Healthy Ageing, Mobility & Vitality: expertise and solutions that contribute to active and healthy ageing and senior care. 
  • Digitalisation / eHealth: expertise and solutions that contribute to smart hospitals and the shift of care from hospitals to the home environment. 

About Japan 

Japan, the world’s 3rd largest economy and 3rd largest health market is experiencing an unprecedented combination of increased longevity and declining birth rates. This has resulted in the formation of a super-ageing society, which impacts on the economic outlook of Japan by means of labour productivity and rising costs of healthcare. Japan hopes to curb the costs of healthcare and revitalize its economy by investing in technologies related to health, and by improving market access for foreign healthcare solutions and expertise. A recent market study highlights the opportunities for Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector in Japan. 

Register today!

The deadline for application is September 4th 2020.  The participation fee is EUR 650 (excl. VAT). For TFHC partners: EUR 450 (excl. VAT). Additional fee for physical participation at Bio Japan: + EUR 250 (excl. VAT) 

PLEASE NOTE! That the participant’s fee is based on the financial support of the government and a minimum of 10 participants. In case this financial support will not become available, the organizers hold the right to change the activity and/or fee or cancel the event. Next to that, the TFHC Terms & Conditions apply for participants that register for this activity. 

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