Kansai Startups Go Global: Making Strides at Europe's Largest Tech Festival, 'VivaTech 2026'
Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe's largest tech event held annually in France, saw great excitement once again this year. The event brought together over 15,000 startups and more than 4,500 major corporations from 165 countries around the world to showcase the latest technologies and business ideas.
One of the highlights this year was the participation from Japan. In particular, startups from the Kansai region took on the challenge of this international stage as an "All-Kansai" delegation. They promoted their unique technologies and services to investors and companies from around the globe, aiming for expansion into the international market.
VivaTech is known as a venue for creating new business opportunities. For Kansai companies to connect with partners worldwide is an important step that not only spreads Japanese technological prowess globally but also leads to the revitalization of the regional economy.
Through this event, expectations are high regarding the achievements of Kansai startups and their future developments. The experience gained at a world-scale tech festival will surely serve as a significant source of growth for young Japanese companies.