Osaka City and Łódź, Poland, are hosting a business tour focusing on the creative fields.
As part of its efforts based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on economic exchange with Łódź, Poland, the City of Osaka will be conducting business tours to the city . In conjunction with this, the city is now accepting applications from Osaka-based companies and other organizations aiming to develop sales channels in the European market, establish technological partnerships, and create international business opportunities .
Łódź, Poland's third-largest city, has a long history rooted in the textile industry. Centered around the Łódź Film School, which boasts one of the longest histories and achievements in Europe, it is known as a hub for creative industries such as film, animation, fashion, and design. Furthermore, in addition to its strengths in IT and high-tech industries, it has recently focused on supporting startups and promoting investment, making it a noteworthy hub with a rapidly developing business ecosystem .
In addition, the city possesses strong competitiveness in advanced manufacturing fields such as deep tech, precision machining, and materials development, and continues to grow as a hub for next-generation manufacturing that integrates digital technology. Poland's unique environment, with its pro-Japanese business atmosphere, makes it an extremely attractive location for Osaka-based small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and creators looking to explore the new European market.
This tour is a program that aims to create concrete business opportunities by making full use of the strong relationship between Osaka City and Łódź City .
Program:
Individual Business Meetings and Networking: Based on the business content and needs of participating companies, we will create individual business meetings with local companies, support organizations, and potential partners in cooperation with the City of Łódź. One interpreter will be provided per company to support highly effective business meetings.
Visits to Local Companies and Support Centers: With the full cooperation of the city of Łódź, we will coordinate visits to incubation facilities and companies, and support the establishment of direct networks with institutions that can serve as a foothold for expansion into Europe.
Expert support and guidance: Our international business experts will support you with pre-departure advice and help you refine your business negotiation materials. Even companies new to international business negotiations can expect a safe and effective business matching experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience the cutting edge of rapidly growing Łódź and seize new business opportunities. We welcome companies interested in expanding into the European market and building international partnerships .
We will also be holding an information session in July to introduce the details of this tour and recruit participating companies . We plan to introduce the business environment in Łódź and the benefits of collaboration , so we encourage not only companies considering participating in the tour, but also anyone who wants to learn about the latest business trends in Łódź to attend.