Fariza joined a discussion hosted by METI to share her opinion on Five-year startup development plan

Since last year, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Mr. Iwata Kazuchika is hosting a regular discussion with the key players of the Japanese #startup #ecosystem to gather the current challenges and obstacles, in order to implement them in the new policy-making to improve the environment for startups and #innovators.

Fariza regularly joins the discussion to share her opinion from #international#entrepreneurs perspective, as well as share challenges in the open innovation field.

Today's 7 th discussion was hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) where they reported the Five-year start-up development plan.

It includes a great support system for startups (e.g., startup investments will increase to $100 billion) #universities and large companies to #innovate accessing the government #funds, new #taxation, flexible regulations for investment, M&A, etc.

However, unfortunately, all the information is available only in the Japanese language at the moment.

We, Trusted decided to interview the Ministries to share information in English about the new #regulations and opportunities for international startups and global corporations interested in innovating with #Japan.

Looking forward to writing the interview article.