{"id":173153,"date":"2025-09-18T17:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=173153&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:02:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T07:02:29","slug":"thursday-gathering-39","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/thursday-gathering-39\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday Gathering #39 \u2013 BIO NIGHT \u2013 Fukuoka x Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A special evening spotlighting cross-border bio innovation. This BIO NIGHT connects startups, corporates, and investors from Japan and Korea for an exchange of ideas, strategies, and real-world collaborations driving the future of biotech.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173154\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fn_tg39_2025_cl.jpg?resize=1357%2C761&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thursday Gathering #39\" width=\"1357\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fn_tg39_2025_cl.jpg?w=1357&amp;ssl=1 1357w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fn_tg39_2025_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fn_tg39_2025_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C574&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fn_tg39_2025_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, 16:00 to 20:00<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/e2JLUzLXu4nCU93U8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)<br \/>\n<strong>Registration &amp; details are <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/event\/thursday-gathering-39-bio-night-fukuoka-x-korea-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>15:55 \u2013 20:00<br \/>\n<strong>Networking<\/strong><br \/>\nEach Thursday Gathering includes dedicated time for networking, with up to three complimentary drinks (beer or soft drinks) provided. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where attendees can engage with one another and connect directly with speakers and guests. A great chance for spontaneous discussion and new encounters.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/networking-%e3%83%8d%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0-%e7%b5%82%e6%97%a5%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a>: In English and Japanese<\/em><\/p>\n<p>16:00 \u2013 16:50<br \/>\n<strong>Fukuoka Bio Night \u2460: CVC Session (JP)<\/strong><br \/>\nCorporate venture capital experts at the forefront of bio\u2013startup collaboration will share practical tips for building successful partnerships. This is a must-attend session for startups aiming to accelerate growth through corporate alliances, as well as those supporting them.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/fukuoka-bio-night-%e2%91%a0-cvc%e3%82%bb%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a7%e3%83%b3%ef%bc%88jp%ef%bc%89-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a>: In Japanese<\/em><\/p>\n<p>17:00 \u2013 17:50<br \/>\n<strong>Plug In : Fukuoka #2 \u2013 Japan \u00d7 Korea Bio Pitch (Part 1)<\/strong><br \/>\nIn collaboration with Busan\u2019s BCCEI, bio startups and VCs from Japan and Korea gather for a dynamic all-English pitch event. Experience firsthand how cross-border innovation is shaping the next generation of biotech.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/plug-in-fukuoka-2-japanxkorea-bio-pitch-%e5%89%8d%e5%8d%8a%ef%bc%89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a>: In English<\/em><\/p>\n<p>18:00 \u2013 18:50<br \/>\n<strong>Plug In : Fukuoka #2 \u2013 Japan \u00d7 Korea Bio Pitch (Part 2)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe energy continues with more high-impact pitches from startups and investors bridging the Japan\u2013Korea bio ecosystem. Witness new partnerships and global ambitions take shape.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/plug-in-fukuoka-2-japanxkorea-bio-pitch-%e5%be%8c%e5%8d%8a%ef%bc%89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a>: In English<\/em><\/p>\n<p>19:00 \u2013 19:50<br \/>\n<strong>Fukuoka Bio Night \u2461: Startup Support from Industry, Government &amp; Academia (JP)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor bio startups, public funding programs such as AMED are vital lifelines. In this session, leaders from industry, government, and academia will discuss practical insights for R&amp;D and fundraising, alongside broader visions for future policy. A valuable session for both immediate knowledge and long-term direction.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/fukuoka-bio-night%e2%91%a1-%e7%94%a3%e5%ae%98%e5%ad%a6%e3%81%ae%e3%83%90%e3%82%a4%e3%82%aa%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%e3%82%a2%e3%83%83%e3%83%97%e6%94%af%e6%8f%b4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a>: In Japanese<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organized by:<\/strong> Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<br \/>\n<strong>Languages:<\/strong> Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)<br \/>\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A special evening spotlighting cross-border bio innovation. 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