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CONNX.asia: Your Bridge Between Japan and Asia

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

Why CONNX?

 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. 

Why Osaka?

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:


  • Medical device manufacturers 
  • CDMO partners 
  • Universities 
  • Healthcare startups 
  • Industry associations 
  • International innovation hubs

What We Do

JAPAN& Asia Market Entry Strategy

 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.

Business Development & Partner Search

 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. 

Healthcare & Medical Device Support

Business Visits & Executive Programs

 

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.

Business Visits & Executive Programs

Business Visits & Executive Programs

Business Visits & Executive Programs

 

Experience the market firsthand.


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

Japan–Asia Innovation Bridge

Business Visits & Executive Programs

Cross-Border Project Management

 

Building long-term business relationships between Japan and Asia.


CONNX serves as a trusted bridge connecting companies, technologies and investment opportunities across the region.

Cross-Border Project Management

Business Visits & Executive Programs

Cross-Border Project Management

 

From introduction to execution.


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

Our Network

 Over the years, CONNX has built relationships across:


  • Medical device manufacturers 
  • CDMO companies 
  • CRO organizations 
  • Hospitals 
  • Research institutes 
  • Investors 
  • Industry associations 


Our role is not simply consulting.

We help clients access the right people and opportunities at the right stage.

Focus Areas

Healthcare & Wellness

Medical Devices & Equipments

Medical Devices & Equipments

Medical Devices & Equipments

Medical Devices & Equipments

Medical Devices & Equipments

Industrial Technology

Medical Devices & Equipments

Innovation Partnerships

Innovation Partnerships

Medical Devices & Equipments

Innovation Partnerships

About the Founder

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.

Case Study

Catheter Market Entry Support

China Medical Device Company

  • MAH partner screening 
  • Regulatory pathway evaluation 
  • Japan distributor search

Wellness Brand Market Research

Taiwan Healthcare Brand

  • Retail channel survey 
  • Product positioning analysis 
  • Competitive benchmarking

Medical Manufacturing Matching

Medical Manufacturing Matching

US Healthcare Startup Company

  • CDMO identification 
  • Factory visits 
  • Technical communication support

CONNXDESIGN 300 cases in the past 15 years

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    Why Work With CONNX?

    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:

    • Market validation and competitor research 
    • Trade show visits and local business matching 
    • Factory and CDMO introductions 
    • MAH / regulatory partner recommendations 
    • Distributor and channel exploration 
    • Business meetings and interpretation support 
    • Long-term market entry assistance 


    Based in Osaka, we work closely with clients across Japan and Asia to reduce uncertainty and accelerate business opportunities.

    Ready to Explore Japan?

    Whether you are looking for manufacturing partners, distributors, regulatory support, or market validation, we are happy to discuss your project.


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