The Japan chapter of the MoonShotX Global Expansion program takes participants to Tokyo, marking the initiative’s first step into the Asian market. Designed to connect Romanian mid-cap innovators with Japan’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, this mission focuses on creating meaningful bridges with partners, investors, and institutions that are driving technological advancement and sustainable growth across the region.
With the support of UiPath, Embassy of Romania in Japan, and DLA Piper, participating companies benefit from tailored sessions, expert insights, and high-level networking opportunities. The program offers practical guidance on navigating Japan’s business environment, understanding market expectations, and identifying potential partnerships within one of Asia’s most advanced economies.
Through direct engagement with local stakeholders and ecosystem leaders, the mission provides participants with valuable exposure and strategic connections that support their international growth ambitions and accelerate their entry into the Japanese market.
- 29 june, Main Event Shibuya
A flagship event held in Shibuya, bringing together innovation leaders, corporate representatives, investors, and mid-corporates exploring market entry opportunities in Japan. The program highlights key market dynamics, business culture insights, regulatory considerations, and the strategic requirements for successful expansion. Participating companies, together with MoonShotX Alumni, will deliver presentations to an audience of influential stakeholders from the Japanese market. The session will also showcase relevant European case studies, outlining growth strategies and best practices for entering one of Asia’s most competitive and opportunity-rich markets.
- 29 June, Embassy Reception
A high-level networking reception hosted at the Embassy of Romania in Tokyo, designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue between Romanian and Japanese stakeholders. The event brings together diplomatic representatives, senior corporate leaders, industry experts, and MoonShotX portfolio companies in an exclusive setting that encourages strategic exchange. The reception serves as a platform for in-depth discussions on strengthening bilateral economic relations between Japan and Romania, identifying concrete collaboration opportunities across key industries, and exploring practical pathways for market entry, partnerships, and investment initiatives in Japan. Through curated interactions and targeted introductions, the event supports relationship-building at decision-making level and contributes to the long-term positioning of MoonShotX companies within the Japanese business ecosystem.
- 30 june, DLA Piper
A dedicated session with DLA Piper Japan aimed at providing companies with a clear and practical overview of the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for operating in Japan. The session addresses the key steps involved in establishing a local presence, structuring commercial operations, and navigating cross-border business frameworks. Participants gain insights into critical areas such as corporate governance, employment considerations, intellectual property protection, data privacy, and regulatory risk management. The briefing is designed to support informed market entry decisions, reduce operational complexity, and lay the foundation for long-term, compliant growth in the Japanese market.
- 30 June, KPMG
A dedicated KPMG-focused event featuring a KPMG speaker who will share expert insights on the market, key business trends, and current challenges for companies scaling internationally. In addition, a 2-hour session will be hosted at the KPMG offices, to help delegation companies better understand core business processes and, most importantly, to create a structured matchmaking setting with potential KPMG clients and partners.