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Japan and Korea AI Startups Team Up in Tokyo to Tackle Aging and Manufacturing Challenges

AI startups from Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo this week to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence solutions addressing shared societal and industrial challenges — particularly demographic change and manufacturing transformation. Organized as part of the first Japan‑Korea Startup Meetup Day, it also showcased how cross‑border collaboration in AI can unlock innovation and drive business opportunities across both economies. It's just part of how important regional collaboration in AI research, product development, and commercialization is becoming in a setting where both countries face challenges associated with aging populations and increased global competition in technologies. Various prototypes and use cases were presented by the startups from both countries: healthcare support for older adults, predictive maintenance in manufacturing, and AI-driven data analytics platforms. A Strategic Partnership for Shared Tech Challenges Japan…