Supported the global headquarters and Japan leadership teams of a US-based company in refining its approach to the Japanese market. In response to changing market conditions, we reviewed the target market, value proposition, sales channels, and KPIs. We also facilitated alignment between the global and Japan teams and translated the agreed direction into a concrete implementation plan.

Supported a major Japanese company in identifying and prioritizing new business opportunities through a global assessment of the external business environment, including regulatory and technological developments, together with the company’s capabilities. We then developed the most promising opportunities into concrete business concepts and implementation roadmaps.

Supported the commercialization of research-driven technologies and business ideas across healthcare and life sciences, AI and data, and advanced technologies. We assessed market potential and customer value, then shaped viable business concepts and the R&D, ecosystem, and partnership strategies needed to bring them to market.

Supported companies from outside Japan entering the Japanese market, as well as Japanese companies expanding internationally. We identified and evaluated priority markets from commercial, regulatory, and operational perspectives, then developed market entry strategies covering routes to market, potential partners, and key implementation requirements.