japan desk
Bridging Innovation Between Japan and Boston
Japan Desk strives to connect Japanese innovators, founders, and organizations to the U.S. market, ensuring a richer, quicker, and smoother expansion experience. In partnership with Japanese government agencies and associations, we connect businesses across the innovation ecosystems of Japan and Boston. Our services include developing customized, hands-on programming, making strategic stakeholder introductions, and expanding professional networks.

Who We Serve

Calling All U.S. Market Experts & Speakers
To help us craft world-class programs to assist in our collaboration with Japan’s innovation community, we are always looking to grow our professional network of experts, mentors, and speakers. Please contact us if you’re interested in helping Japan Desk!
We help startups and entrepreneurs from Japan connect with the U.S. market with the help of key Japan and Boston-based partners.
Japan Desk is helping Japanese companies to make great strides… They provide tons of support for our communication and PR activities with local companies, and have a good understanding of Japanese customs, removing any friction caused by cultural differences. They help to guarantee that your work in the United States will be fulfilling and enjoyable.
Moriyoshi Maeda | Clinical Research Manager | FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
PERSPECTIVES
Dive deeper into the impact of Japan Desk

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Selects CIC and MassChallenge to Create and Operate an Entrepreneur Development Program for Japanese Startups
CIC, the global leader in building and operating innovation campuses, in collaboration with MassChallenge, a global network for innovators, has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to create and operate a startup accelerator program for Japanese entrepreneurs focused on growing their businesses globally.

JETRO and CIC to Showcase Promising Japanese Biotech Startups at “Japan Innovation Night” during BIO International Convention 2023 in Boston
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and CIC‘s Japan Desk are excited to announce “Japan Innovation Night,” a groundbreaking event showcasing the latest advancements in biotechnology from Japanese startups.
Interested in learning more about Japan Desk?
Contact us at japandesk@cic.com