EN

Campuses

As France's leading biocluster, Genopole is an incubator for cutting-edge projects in biotechnology. Located in the city of Évry, just south of Paris, Genopole provides a unique environment for scientists and entrepreneurs seeking to advance research and innovation.

Discover >

Campus life

Discover the campuses

Advantages

Genopole accompanies researchers, postdocs and start-up entrepreneurs through all the phases of their projects to ensure the best possible conditions for business development.

Discover >

Join our programs

Shaker Gene.iO ATIGE

Genopole’s citizens

Every day, at Genopole, researchers, entrepreneurs and students cross paths, share ideas and unite forces in a veritable melting pot for innovation.

Discover >

Directories Our network

Highlights

Giving wings to research and empowering employment in our community are cornerstones of Genopole's mission. Catch up on recent scientific advances, the accomplishments of our biotech actors and the events that enliven the biocluster.

Discover >

Come to our events

Innovate with us

Discover >

Quick access

20 september 2024 / 10:00 -12:00

Webinar Visa4Biotech: the Japanese Biomedical Market & Access to Business Opportunities

Visa4 Visa4

Registration

The objective of this webinar is to provide European biomedical companies with the essential knowledge and resources to successfully enter and expand in the Japanese market, with a particular focus on the city of Kobe. Participants will discover the unique advantages of Kobe as a strategic business location, including favorable local government support, a dynamic innovation ecosystem, and tailored assistance for SMEs.

The webinar will cover crucial topics such as navigating Japan’s intellectual property landscape, understanding regulatory approval processes, and leveraging support systems offered by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC). By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical information and strategies to fully capitalize on business opportunities in Japan’s dynamic biomedical sector.

Join us on September 20, 2024 from 10:00 to 12:00 (UTC+2)

⚠️ Registration is free but mandatory in order to obtain the connection link to the webinar, please follow the link below to register.

Registration

Program:

10:00 – Introduction

Alexis Biton, International Affairs Coordinator, Department International & Europe, Genopole

10:05 – Boosting your medical business in Japan with Kobe City’s support

Pierre Tuvi, CEO, SyVision
– The attractiveness of Kobe City compared to other regions, differences between starting a business in Europe and starting a business in Japan, points to keep in mind when starting business in Japan…

10:25 – Intellectual Property Rights in Japan

Fumio Inoue, Managing Director, Secretary General, Hyogo Institute of Invention and Innovation
– Points to keep in mind about intellectual property rights when doing business in Japan, and differences in intellectual property rights between Japan and Europe…

10:40 – JETRO’s support system, How to start medical business in Kobe

Takuro Nozawa, Chief Director of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization Kobe Office)

11:00 – Biomedical Market Entry in Japan: Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC)

Keiko Kobayashi, Chief Coordinator, Center for Cluster Development and Coordination, Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe
– Trend of Japanese Biomedical Market, Overview of Regulatory Approval Process in Japan, Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC) Introduction, Upcoming Events in Japan…

11:45 – Kobe City’s Support for European SMEs

Koji Omae, Director, Business Kobe Europe – City of Kobe
– Introduction of Kobe City Office in Paris, Kobe City’s support system for European SMEs

11:50 – Closing

Alexis Biton, International Affairs Coordinator, Department International & Europe, Genopole
  • Rendez-vous Visa4biotech

    Visa4Biotech - Workshop pour l'international

    Visa4biotech is a series of events organized by Genopole® and its partners, designed to raise awareness of the world among Genopole® companies.

    These events provide companies with concrete information on legal regulations (intellectual property, patent registration, etc.) and market opportunities in the biotech and healthcare sectors in different geographical areas of interest to Genopole® players.

Share
With the support from
Région île de France
Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche AFM-Téléthon
Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud
Département de l'Essonne - Terre D'avenirs Ville d'Evry-Courcouronnes 2023 CEA Inserm Centre hospitalier Sud Francilien Université d'Evry - Paris Saclay Université PAris-Saclay SEM Genopole

Keep up to date with Genopole’s latest events and news