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6th Enmusuba Business Matching Event

The 6th Enmusuba BA, titled "Connecting Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Kanto to the Nation," will be held from August 3 to August 31, 2026. Organized by Kokopelli Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, this significant online business meeting aims to facilitate the growth and partnership of SMEs through its innovative platform, Big Advance.

A Collaborative Initiative

Kokopelli collaborates with 21 financial institutions from the Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Kanto regions to enhance the economic capabilities of small and medium enterprises. This year's event will feature a combination of online negotiations and in-person meetings at locations in Tokyo and Sendai, specifically on August 20 and August 28, respectively.

Who Can Participate?

The event invites Big Advance member companies from all over Japan, including both buyers and sellers, expanding the opportunities for collaboration and business development. Notably, companies that are not Big Advance members are also encouraged to engage as buyers, making this an inclusive platform for various stakeholders within the business community.

Highlights from Previous Event

The 5th Enmusuba BA, which took place last year, witnessed remarkable participation with around 1,650 companies, leading to over 1,000 business discussions throughout the month. Several successful collaborations were birthed, illustrating the effectiveness of this online negotiation platform. Over the past months, Big Advance has facilitated around 230,000 business inquiries, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering business interactions across regions.

Focus Areas of the Event

The 6th Enmusuba BA will primarily address topics such as:

• - Market Expansion: Covering specific industries like food production, manufacturing, SDGs, and overseas partnerships.
• - Collaboration Opportunities: Involving partnerships in components, processing, construction, infrastructure maintenance, transport, and logistics.
• - Digital Transformation: Focusing on efficiency enhancement and productivity improvement initiatives.

This platform aims to bring together various entities, enhancing cooperation among regional businesses while also nurturing digital transformation initiatives.

Event Schedule

• - Online Participation: From August 3 to August 31, 2026.
• - In-Person Meetings:

- Tokyo Venue: August 20, 2026, at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center.
- Sendai Venue: August 28, 2026, at the Sendai Business Activation Center.

Registration and Participation

Participation in the event is free of charge, making it accessible for all interested parties. For more information, you can visit the event's dedicated website at Big Advance Enmusuba Event.

About Big Advance

Big Advance is a comprehensive management support platform designed to assist regional businesses by connecting them with financial institutions across Japan. The platform offers various tools such as business matching services, website creation, and information on subsidies. By promoting open innovation between large companies and local enterprises, Big Advance aims to foster development and the creation of innovative technologies and services from the ground up.

About Kokopelli Inc.

Kokopelli Inc., established in June 2007 and located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is dedicated to supporting small and medium enterprises through its flagship platform, Big Advance, and the global matching service, BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL. For inquiries related to the event, contact the Enmusuba BA office at mail: [email protected].