KOSA and MegazoneCloud conducted a Japan market entry support program for Korean AI and software companies in Tokyo on 10 and 11 September. The program shared practical insights for expansion in the Japanese market through business meetings with mid-sized Japanese IT companies and seminars on market entry.
The program provided 10 Korean AI and software companies with practical insights for entering the Japanese market, seminars and in-depth meeting opportunities with new business divisions and other departments of mid-sized Japanese IT companies. It was conducted as part of a support project operated by the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large and Small Enterprises, Rural Affairs (KOFCA).
At the seminar on the first day, MegazoneJapan CBO Suenaga Shunichiro (末永俊一郎) gave a presentation on demand and market entry opportunities. The Japan AI-related association introduced guidelines for responding to Japanese AI policies and regulations, while companies also shared their experience identifying and managing local partners. A range of other events was held, including business meetings with buyers in the Japanese market, a market entry seminar and a pitching program.
The program was attended by 10 companies, including Geonwoo Solution, Docenty, DATUMO, 3i, WhaTap Labs, Willog, ESTsoft, Inswave, Gmission and PRIBIT AI. Their fields include AI agents, digital twins, IT observability, smart logistics and security, with the program aimed at supporting Korean companies' marketing efforts in the Japanese market.