The Pre-PoC Journey: Building Business Opportunities in Japan, Singapore & ASEAN

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▸About JSCCP

Established in 2024 following the Japan-Singapore Public-Private Economic Dialogue, the Japan-Singapore Co-Creation Platform (JSCCP) aims to connect the innovation ecosystems of both countries and create concrete opportunities for co-creation.

▸Event Details

Building on its FY2025 discussions on the challenges to business creation and the support needed to address them, in FY2026, JSCCP will pilot hands-on support for selected projects to translate innovation collaboration between Japan and Singapore into concrete business opportunities, helping them advance toward PoCs and market entry.

The first seminar of FY2026, held as an official partner event of SWITCH, will focus on the pre-PoC stage. Drawing on real-world cases and practical insights, the seminar will explore the early-stage challenges companies face when developing business opportunities in Japan, Singapore, and ASEAN, as well as the support needed to overcome them. The seminar will also feature a networking session, providing an opportunity for participants, including corporate representatives, startups, and investors, to connect, exchange perspectives, and explore potential collaboration.

 

▸ Date & Time Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
▸ Venue Cassia Jr Ballroom, Level 3, Sands Expo & Convention Centre
▸ Organized by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) / Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 
▸ Language English
▸ Participation Fee Free (pre-registration required)
▸ Agenda
9:30 | Registration Opens
10:00 | Opening Remarks
  • Speaker: Masuo Kuremura (Executive Director for Asia-Pacific, JETRO)
10:10 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Bridging the Gap from Technology to Market
How can companies turn technological capabilities into viable businesses in overseas markets? Drawing on the real-world experiences of companies selected for JSCCP’s hands-on support, this session will explore the challenges they face on the path to commercialization and the support needed to overcome them.
  • Speakers: Ayumu Mitera (CEO, MITSUFUJI CORPORATION) / Hiroki Nakahara (CEO/CTO, Tokyo Artisan Intelligence)
  • Moderator: Kohki Sakata (Partner, IGPI Group)
10:55 | CASE STUDIES & DISCUSSION: Validating the Path to Market: Lessons from Japan and Singapore
In the early stages of overseas expansion, how can companies use local feedback to test and refine their assumptions about target customers, use cases, and the market? Drawing on cases from both Japan and Singapore, this session will explore what companies need to validate at the pre-PoC stage as they prepare for PoCs and market entry.
  • Speakers: Khan Zaid Ahmed (CEO, M.I. Cloud Tech) / Shinji Wakuta (Sagri)
  • Moderator: Shivaji Das (Managing Director, IGPI Singapore)
11:30 | Closing Remarks / Networking Session
* For enquiries: Please contact the JSCCP Secretariat at IGPI Singapore via the Enquiry Form.

 

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