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EXPO 2025 - Nordic Life Science Days

25.06.2025 - 26.06.2025

Location: Expo 2025 Osaka​ Yumeshima Island, Osaka

Exhibition

During the Joint Nordic Life Science & Health Programme at EXPO '25, the Nordic countries will showcase the Nordic approach to addressing some of the most severe global healthcare challenges including non-communicable diseases, aging populations, and digital inequality in healthcare.

The idea of equal opportunities for all is pervasive in the Nordic countries. It is achieved through a welfare state with an elaborate social safety net where a cornerstone is a world-class universal healthcare system. In this way, the Nordic countries have a lot in common with Japan, which has had universal health coverage since 1961.

The achievement of a world-class healthcare system is to a large degree achieved through innovation and research in a public-private collaboration. Today, the Nordic countries have major business strongholds in the health industry. The strongest and most developed industries are found in the areas of pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology.

Expected outcome:

Increased awareness and recognition of Nordic countries' brands and innovations in the Japanese market.

Creation of new business opportunities and partnerships for Nordic industry partners and stakeholders in the Japanese and broader Asian markets.

Showcase of Innovations by demonstrating the Nordic approach to healthcare, emphasizing solutions for non-communicable diseases, greying populations, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable healthcare, and advanced digital health technologies.

Higher engagement and interest from Japanese visitors in the Nordic Pavilion, leading to potential public and commercial collaborations and partnerships.

Organisers

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Healthcare Denmark

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Partners

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BUSINESS ICELAND

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logo of Business Sweden

Business Sweden

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logo of INNOVATION NORWAY

INNOVATION NORWAY

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Important conditions

Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.

Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.