Calendar of International Trade Programs and Events

Sector: Life Sciences

Market Region: Asia and Australia

Date: October 7, 2026 to October 9, 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the Ontario Life Sciences Export Mission to BIO Japan (October 7-9) in Yokohama's Pacifico Convention Center, and an Outreach Program in Seoul, South Korea (October 13, Tuesday).

BIO Japan 2026 comprises 3 co-located exhibitions (BioJapan, Regenerative Medicine, and healthTECH) with Exhibition, Seminars, and Partnering Programs. Ontario's Life Sciences Mission to Bio Japan 2026 will take place at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7-9, with an Ontario, Canada Pavilion. Bio Japan is the world's oldest biotechnology exposition and is the cornerstone of biotechnology industry in Japan providing a platform for innovation and collaboration in biotechnology, and is Asia’s most concentrated hub for partnering, technology scouting, and cross‑border collaboration. Bio Japan 2025 had 500+ exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. Please find additional details of BIO Japan 2026 on the event webpage.

Exhibiting at Bio Japan (Yokohama, Japan) provides Ontario biopharmaceutical, life sciences, regenerative medicine, digital health, imaging, and medical technology companies with an opportunity to meet with potential customers and sales/distribution partners in Japan, and around the world. The BIO Japan mission provides an opportunity to introduce Ontario life sciences (medical and assistive devices, digital health, AI, robotic, sensor and security, healthcare entertainment and management technologies) and bio sciences (drug discovery, drug development, drug manufacturing) companies to Japanese healthcare providers (hospital, clinics, long term care facilities, senior home etc.) and bio science companies (drug manufacturers, universities and clinical researches) as well as sales and distribution partners, and unlocking new export markets in Japan and increasing exports for Ontario companies. 

Interested mission members are welcome to join an Outreach Business Mission and program organized in Seoul, South Korea after the visit to Japan. South Korea presents significant market potential. South Korea is geographically close to Japan and shares a similar business culture. The Outreach Program in Seoul will include a market briefing session and curated B2B meetings at the Canadian Embassy and key follow-up meetings or a group visit to a large Korean corporation.

Ontario’s Trade and Investment Offices in Tokyo and Seoul will support programming and in‑market activities.

Who should participate? 

Ontario companies, which are interested in Japanese and/or /Korean life science markets, can showcase their products, services, and technologies at BIO Japan, which is ideal for Ontario firms across the life sciences ecosystem, including biotech and pharmaceutical companies seeking partnerships and licensing deals, medical device manufacturers exploring digital health, diagnostics and regenerative medicine, chemical and materials companies working on biotech applications in materials and enzymes, research institutes aiming to commercialize discoveries, startups looking for visibility and investment, investors scouting emerging technologies, government and regulatory bodies supporting industry development, and service providers such as CROs and CDMOs who work with companies throughout the R&D and commercialization pipeline. 

Ontario Mission Program Options Include: 

Program item 1 – Exhibiting at BIO Japan (Yokohama Pacifico): 

• Cost: C$1,700 per company • October 7-9, 2026, at Ontario pavilion, Pacifico Yokohama • Market briefing, Tailored B2B meeting program with interpretation support • In-market support by the working team Turn-key exhibit space within the Ontario pavilion (27 sqm) (October 7-9, 2026) • Company listing (as an exhibitor) on event website • 3 Exhibitor Passes per company • 1 Partnering Pass per company (extra Pass is available at additional cost) • Interpretation support at Ontario pavilion • Pre-mission webinar or market briefing • 1:1 export advice and consultation • Company listing on the Ontario “SourceFromOntario” website • Marketing support including company directory • In-market follow-up and support

Program item 2 (Outreach) – Outreach Mission to Korea (Seoul, South Korea): 

• Cost: C$1,500 per company • October 13, 2026, Tuesday, in Seoul, South Korea • Market briefing, Tailored B2B meeting program with interpretation support • In-market support by the working team • Interpretation support at meeting • Pre-mission webinar or market briefing • 1:1 export advice and consultation • Company listing on the Ontario “SourceFromOntario” website • Marketing support including company directory • In-market follow-up and support

Program item 3 - Curated B2B matchmaking program at BIO Japan in Japan: 

• Cost: C$1,500 per company • October 7-9, 2026, at Ontario pavilion, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan • Market briefing, Tailored B2B meeting program with interpretation support • In-market support by the working team 

Note: If you are interested in additional Program item 3, please let me know by email. We'll send you a separate link for your registration. Please note that Program Item 1 is pre-requisite to Program Item 3. You can choose either Program Item 1 and/or Item 2.

Contact information:

Please reach out to Stephen Ip at MEDJCT (email: stephen.ip@ontario.ca | 437-339-1529), for further information.

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