Establish a solid foundation for successful technology integration and partnerships in the Japanese market

• Allocate a manager to understand each company’s technology, engage stakeholders, and manage feedback
• Develop concise materials highlighting problem statements and solutions for engaging Japanese stakeholders
• Provide detailed insights into the Japanese market, including business culture and opportunities
• Launch the GMP programme with key Malaysian innovation stakeholders and a pitch session for companies
• Research and list potential organisations interested in the companies’ technology solutions

Develop validated business models and establish product-market fit through targeted engagements with Japanese ecosystem stakeholders

• Arrange virtual meetings with potential partners and customers to validate business models and determine market readiness and pricing
• Organise virtual meetings with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, NGOs, corporates, investors, SMEs, incubators, global accelerators, funding agencies, co-working spaces, and mentors
• Conduct sessions with experts and organizations focused on policy, research, business opportunities, intellectual property rights, and funding
• Coordinate interactive sessions with local companies, incubators, and accelerators across Japan, covering all relevant sector areas for the participating Malaysian companies

Business matching meetings (inbound)

• Business matching meetings with inbound international corporates, companies, and industry to explore landing partnerships in Malaysia

Facilitate strategic engagements and agreements to advance business development and market entry in Japan

• Arrange individual meetings to gather feedback from companies on their discussions with Japanese ecosystem players and plan the next steps
• Collaborate with companies to identify and prioritise organisations they want to engage with
• Organise detailed B2B meetings between Malaysian companies and shortlisted organizations to facilitate letters of intent (LoIs), memorandums of understanding (MoUs), cooperation agreements, development of business models, deployment of proof of concepts (POCs), and signing of commercial contracts

• Intercultural aspects - Business Culture
• Generic information on the Japanese eco-system – focused on technology and innovation
• Market potential and opportunities for Malaysian companies in the market
• Specific opportunities and incentives by the governments and private sector
• Building Processes, Relationships and Networks to leverage opportunities in Japan