NUS Enterprise of the National University of Singapore has opened Block71 Nagoya to support startups by linking technology ecosystems in Japan and Southeast Asia.

The new center aims to assist Southeast Asian startups in entering the Japanese market while helping Japanese start-ups expand into Southeast Asia.

Block71 is located in Nagoya, a significant tech hub in Japan.

Its launch saw participation from key figures, including the Governor of Aichi, Hideaki Omura, and NUS President, Professor Tan Eng Chye.