Exciting Announcement: Participating Companies for Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Meeting 2026

Overview of the Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Meeting 2026

The Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Meeting 2026 is a unique event organized by the TechnoAid Association, which aims to foster collaboration between disabled individuals and developers of assistive technology. This interaction is essential for creating devices that genuinely reflect the needs and desires of users. The exhibitors will showcase pioneering devices either under development or planned for improvement, thus offering a platform for direct feedback and discussion.

A Diverse Range of Exhibitors

This year, a total of 131 companies and organizations from across the nation have been selected to participate after a thorough review process. The diversity of exhibitors includes manufacturers of assistive devices, universities, research institutions, startups, and local SMEs. This convergence of different expertise ensures rich discussions and exchanges of perspectives, creating an invaluable opportunity for collaboration.

Fields Covered by Exhibited Devices

The devices on display will cater to a variety of disabilities, including:

- Physical Disabilities
- Visual Impairments (including deaf-blindness)
- Hearing Impairments
- Cognitive Disabilities (such as aphasia)
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Mental Health Issues (including developmental disorders)
- Support for monitoring and self-help aids

Each device is designed to meet a wide range of needs, whether in daily life, employment, communication, or mobility assistance.

For a complete list of participating companies and devices, please check here.

Who Can Attend?

This event is open to everyone, including disabled individuals, their families, medical and welfare professionals, as well as representatives from educational institutions and businesses. It serves as a practical venue for those interested in assistive technology to gain firsthand experience and insights. Participants can find valuable information that is often hard to come by and have the opportunity to try out devices directly.

Previous Event Success Stories

The previous event held in Tokyo in 2025 attracted around 1,000 participants, leading to numerous exchanges of ideas both in-person and online. Feedback from attendees highlighted the event's success, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to interact with developers and learn about innovative solutions they had never considered before.

Engaging Workshops and Lectures

In addition to showcasing devices, the event will also feature a range of workshops, panel discussions, and symposiums aimed at addressing practical and significant social issues. Announcements will be made on the official website and through future press releases regarding these events.

Media Coverage Details

On-site media coverage will be available on event days. Journalists wishing to conduct interviews with exhibitors or participants, or wishing to capture the atmosphere of hands-on experiences and lectures, should contact us ahead of time for arrangements.

Details about the media coverage application process will be announced later.

Event Overview

For detailed information about the event, please visit the official site: Event Overview.

Web Event

- Dates: October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
- Platform: TechnoAid Association Website
- Content: Public webinars, interactions with exhibitors via inquiry forms.

Tokyo Venue

- Date: December 17 (10:00 - 17:00) & 18 (10:00 - 16:00), 2026
- Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Taito Branch

(5th & 6th Floor Exhibition Rooms)
2-6-5 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0033

- Access: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Skytree Line) and 9 minutes from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station.

Community Engagement via Social Media

The TechnoAid Association will actively use X (formerly Twitter) to share details about the devices to be exhibited at the event. We invite everyone to follow us for regular updates. The official account will feature each exhibitor as we lead up to the event.