[held on March 6, 2025] The forefront of DX in Germany is Japan - Holding an event with startups leading Industry 4.0 -

　Based on the concept of “TECH & GLOBAL”, “TECH HUB YOKOHAMA” is working to deepen its network with overseas countries and to accumulate and create tech startups active globally.　
　In conjunction with startups from Germany, the birthplace of Industry 4.0, which accelerates digital transformation in the manufacturing industry, we held pitch and networking events by German startups in collaboration with Start2 Group, an international startup support organization.
　In this event, we conducted programs such as pitch and networking of German startups with the latest solutions utilizing AI, IoT, robotics, DX, etc., which are considering collaboration with Japanese companies, in order to connect overseas startups and companies in Yokohama.

If you would like to cooperate with overseas startups participating in the event, please contact the person in charge.　
[Contact] Economic Affairs Bureau Innovation Promotion Division, Yokohama [email protected]

List of Startups in Japan (PDF: 728KB)

AC&C Company (external site)
AC & C provides MOZAK, a software platform equipped with Industry 4.0 functions for machinery and equipment. With MOZAK, production lines and manufacturers can easily realize AI and data analysis applications and integrate them into machines. The solution is currently being used in life science industry production lines, for example, aseptic filling machines for ready-made syringes.
　
Clyso (outside site)
Clyso offers cost-efficient distributed data storage solutions for enterprises that need large data storage with advanced data analytics and AI capabilities. The company's solutions are suitable for on-premises, public, and multicloud environments. The company's customers include some of the world's leading ERP vendors, universities in North America and Europe, supercomputing centers in the Americas, Europe and Australia, and scientific data centers.
　　
ConBotics (external site)
ConBotics revolutionizes architecture with a variety of easy-to-use robots. Their first marketable product is MalerRoboter, the world's lightest coating robot that makes interior finish easy and efficient. The robot weighs 130 kg and has a battery life of 6 hours and can be painted at 1,000 square meters per day. The hardware and software are developed in-house and optimized for use in construction sites.

LAIFE (external site)
Developed by LAIFE, Nexnote is an AI-powered voice recording and transcription tool for doctors and dentists that provides customizable prompts, on-premises deployments, GDPR compliance, and seamless integration. LAIFE is currently working with the Fujitsu Large Language Model to adapt the company's solutions to the Japanese market.
　
Workist (outside site)
Workist provides a fully automated, end-to-end solution for document processing in the procurement and sales department. The software captures, verifies, and transfers all relevant information, from receipts to ERP systems, enabling the back-office team to streamline. The solution can be integrated with existing corporate resource planning systems in the market, regardless of language.
　
VanOnGo (outside site)
VanOnGo aims to improve the delivery experience through customer-focused logistics technology. The company offers a delivery platform that enhances last mile and on-site services through robotic process automation. The company's platform enables companies to digitize their shipping processes and reduce operating costs by 10-20%. The company's solution supports maps of Japan and Address.

• German startups will pitch the latest solutions that make full use of AI, IoT, robotics, DX, and more!
• Start2 Group, an international startup support organization, will talk about the benefits of collaboration with overseas startups and points to be aware of when collaborating.
• You can talk directly with startups that are considering collaboration with Japanese companies and connect them to your business!

TECH HUB YOKOHAMA (outside site)
25 block gallery building on the premises of Landmark Plaza Shopping Center, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
A technical startup support base opened on November 11, 2024. Leveraging R&D and the accumulation of engineers from global companies in Yokohama, we aim to create unicorn-class startups in the tech sector, including Clean Tech and mobility.

　As a business incubation specialist, he is involved in the launch of numerous startups and the development of new businesses for companies. EDGEof, an innovation hub established in 2018, has been developing a number of innovative projects with over 15,000 visitors from more than 50 countries around the world over two years. Even now, when the physical base was closed due to COVID-19, he continues to support collaboration between companies and startups and engages in various activities that connect the innovation ecosystem between Japan and overseas.
　He is involved in innovation-related measures in collaboration with embassies and startup support organizations in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, and Estonia, and has been involved as a mentor in many startup development programs. J-Startup Recommendation Committee Member, Start2 Group Representative, Endeavor Japan Operations Manager, etc.
Click here for details on Start2 Group (external site)

Please apply from the following URL.
https://techhubyokohama20250306.peatix.com/ (external site)

Economic Affairs Bureau Innovation Promotion Division, Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
Overseas Cooperation Section in charge of Overseas Cooperation
[email protected]