Event

Japan Day 2025 – Finland–Japan Collaboration in Innovative Critical Technologies

Business Finland and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will jointly host a Finland–Japan business meetup to strengthen connections between Japanese and Finnish companies and research organizations.

Event
Updated 30.10.2025
Upcoming event
18.11.
Event
18.11.2025
Team Finland house, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki

Futher information

Mr. Hamid Chaudhry,
Mr. Makoto Murata, Mr. Ryohei Gamada
JETRO London
ldn_invest(at)jetro.go.jp

Practicalities: 

Ms. Hanna-Leena Harma
Manager, Inbound Delegations
Business Finland
hanna-leena.harma(at)businessfinland.fi

This year’s program focuses on strategic sectors central to both Japan’s and Finland’s innovation agendas — notably microelectronics (including quantum technologies, semiconductors, and photonics) and other critical technologies such as next-generation communications, space applications and data-driven solutions for commercial use.

The event welcomes startups, scaleups, technology companies, ecosystem builders, and research organizations in Finland interested in engaging with Japanese corporates and learning about key initiatives and collaboration opportunities in these sectors.

Agenda:

15:00-15:10 Opening remarks (Business Finland and JETRO)
15:10-15:20 Welcome remarks (Ambassador of Japan to Finland)
15:20-15:50 Panel discussion: Innovation and collaboration in critical technologies
15:50-16:00 Q&A, Wrap-up comment
16:00-16:30 Reverse Pitches by Japanese corporates (6 companies, 5 mins each)

  • NEC (Nippon Electric Company, Ltd.)
  • Fujitsu
  • Others (TBD: telecommunications, semiconductor and other industries)

16:30-16:45 Coffee break
16:45-18:00 Networking event

Why participate?

To develop direct business network with Japanese corporates and to learn about the latest innovation policies direction both in Japan and Finland.

JETRO offers ongoing support to companies and provides access to two free support services: the Invest Japan programme and J-Bridge (the open innovation business platform). Additional details are available at the application form link.  

We are looking forward to your participation!