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\nThe Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), organized a Pakistan\u2013Japan startup and innovation event to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, digital technologies and entrepreneurship. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, technology companies, investors and the startup ecosystem of both countries.
\nDelivering the keynote address, Mr. Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, highlighted the growing importance of technology and innovation in Pakistan\u2013Japan economic relations.
\nHe emphasized Pakistan\u2019s expanding digital economy, skilled technology workforce and entrepreneurial potential, and called for stronger partnerships between institutions, companies, investors and startup communities of the two countries.
\nThe keynote presentation, \u201cCreating the Digital Future: Startup Co-Creation in the AI & Web3 Era,\u201d was delivered by Mr. Hideto Kawasaki, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Affairs, Japan.
\nHe outlined Japan\u2019s vision for digital transformation, including policy developments relating to AI, Web3, trusted cross-border data flows and digital innovation.
\nHighlighting the complementary strengths of Japan\u2019s technology and innovation ecosystem and Pakistan\u2019s growing digital talent, he encouraged closer collaboration between startups, technology companies and innovation institutions in both countries, and called for working together to build a new \u201cDigital Silk Road\u201d through innovation and emerging technologies.
\nMr. Zarrar Hasham Khan, Secretary, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan, delivered a presentation under the Ministry\u2019s Tech Destination Pakistan initiative, highlighting Pakistan\u2019s technology talent pool, growing startup ecosystem and opportunities to strengthen Pakistan\u2013Japan cooperation in digital innovation.
\nHe emphasized that Pakistan\u2019s greatest competitive advantage lies in its young and highly skilled digital workforce and encouraged greater collaboration between the two countries in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
\nThe programme concluded with a panel discussion on \u201cBuilding Pakistan\u2013Japan Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Partnerships,\u201d featuring Mr. Jonathan T., 500 Global Mentor, Venture Capital Advisor and Startup Accelerator Programme Leader, and Ms. Tomoko Takasaki, Head of Web3 Innovation Platform at Ibex Japan KK and Senior Manager at Antler Ibex.
\nThe discussion was moderated by Ms. Hinza Asif, President of the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan.
\nThe panel focused on investor readiness, cross-cultural communication and market entry strategies for Pakistani startups seeking to engage with Japan. Discussions also highlighted the role of accelerator programmes such as the AI Founder Programme, practical approaches to connecting Pakistani founders with Japanese investors and industry partners, and the importance of closer international cooperation on AI governance, data security and regulatory frameworks.
\nThe Embassy encouraged Pakistani startups, technology companies, universities, business associations and relevant public institutions to engage proactively with Japan\u2019s innovation ecosystem by strengthening investor readiness, participating in accelerator programmes and developing partnerships aligned with Japanese market requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tokyo The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), organized a Pakistan\u2013Japan startup and innovation event to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, digital technologies and entrepreneurship. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, technology companies, investors and the startup ecosystem of both countries. Delivering the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":557078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-557060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-world"],"yoast_head":"\n