Helping healthcare, wellness and technology companies expand across Asia through local partnerships, market validation and business development.

Based in Osaka, Japan, CONNX combines over 20 years of experience in product development, healthcare innovation and international business development. Unlike traditional consulting firms, we focus on practical execution, trusted relationships and long-term collaboration across Japan and Asia.
Osaka is one of Japan’s most important centers for healthcare innovation, manufacturing, and international business.
CONNX is strategically located in Osaka, providing direct access to:


Enter Japan with confidence.
We help healthcare, wellness and technology companies validate opportunities before investing significant resources.
Our team conducts market research, customer interviews, partner screening and business feasibility assessments to reduce risk and accelerate market entry.

Finding the right partner is often the difference between success and failure.
CONNX helps identify distributors, manufacturers, CDMO/CRO partners, hospitals, research institutions and strategic collaborators across Japan and Asia.

Connecting healthcare innovation across borders.
We support medical device and healthcare companies in navigating the Japanese ecosystem through local introductions, market understanding and collaboration opportunities.

Experience the market firsthand.
We organize customized business visits, factory tours, exhibition programs and executive meetings to help clients gain direct market insights.

Building long-term business relationships between Japan and Asia.
CONNX serves as a trusted bridge connecting companies, technologies and investment opportunities across the region.

From introduction to execution.
We help coordinate communication, timelines and stakeholder management across cultures to ensure projects move forward efficiently.

Over the years, CONNX has built relationships across:
Our role is not simply consulting.
We help clients access the right people and opportunities at the right stage.




Hugo Chen has over 20 years of experience in product development, medical devices, manufacturing, and international business development across Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Beginning his career in Taiwan’s consumer electronics industry, Hugo participated in the complete product development cycle—from market research and product planning to industrial design, tooling, manufacturing, and mass production. This experience provided him with a comprehensive understanding of how innovative ideas are transformed into successful commercial products.
His career spans:
• Consumer electronics product development
• Apple supply chain projects
• Medical device design and development
• OEM / ODM / CDMO operations
• Cross-border business development
• Healthcare innovation partnerships
From 2010 onward, Hugo focused on the healthcare and medical device sector, contributing to more than 300 product design and development projects and supporting numerous OEM, ODM, and CDMO collaborations across Asia.
Having worked with hundreds of product development projects and international teams, Hugo established CONNX to bridge opportunities between Japan and Asia.

China Medical Device Company

Taiwan Healthcare Brand

US Healthcare Startup Company
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We bridge overseas companies with real opportunities in Japan.
CONNX is not a traditional consulting firm.
We help overseas healthcare, wellness, and technology companies connect with the right partners in Japan through practical business development activities.
Our support includes:
Based in Osaka, we work closely with clients across Japan and Asia to reduce uncertainty and accelerate business opportunities.
Whether you are looking for manufacturing partners, distributors, regulatory support, or market validation, we are happy to discuss your project.
