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Interested in expanding your business or piloting innovative solutions across Asia and the Pacific?

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will host the Innovation Business Seminar on 15 July 2026 at STATION Ai in Nagoya. The seminar will introduce opportunities for Japanese companies and startups to engage with ADB and explore business opportunities in emerging markets across the region. Both of programs are supported by High-Level Technology Fund.

📅 15 July 2026 (Wednesday), 9:30–13:30 (Registration opens at 9:00)

📍 STATION Ai, Nagoya, Japan

💴 Free of charge

🗣 Japanese and English (translation tools will be available)

Program Highlights

• Introduction to ADB
• Overview of ADB support programs, including TIC and SEEK
• Panel discussion with ecosystem stakeholders
• Networking session with ADB experts and participating companies

Featured Programs

🔹 Technology Innovation Challenge (TIC)
ADB's innovation program supporting technology pilots across Asia and the Pacific, with funding of up to USD 450,000 available for selected projects.
https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/tic

🔹 Southeast Asia Emerging Entrepreneurs Kickstart (SEEK)
ADB Ventures' startup support program for companies seeking to expand into Southeast Asia and the Pacific, offering up to USD 400,000 in funding and support. This program is jointly supported by ADB Ventures and JICA.
https://ventures.adb.org/seek/

📌 Registration Deadline: 3 July 2026 (Friday), 17:00 JST
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We welcome startups, corporations, investors, and ecosystem partners interested in creating impact and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific.