KOBE-ADB Innovation Gateway -Empowering Asia-Pacific with Kobe’s Innovationn 26 January 2026 13:00–15:00, Manila Time Nine startups and corporations from Kobe City, Japan, will present cutting-edge technologies and solutions to explore collaboration opportunities with ADB projects. Each pitch will feature a 5-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Among the featured companies is Atomis, which offers a breakthrough Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) technology developed by Prof. Susumu Kitagawa, recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Focus Sectors: Health & Life Sciences, and Climate Tech Background: Kobe is a vibrant international city located in western Japan, known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and scenic waterfront. As a hub for global business and culture, Kobe actively promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, offering strong support for startups through dedicated programs and collaborative spaces. To further strengthen its position as an international city, Kobe seeks to deepen relationships with international organizations, such as the Asian Development Bank. For more details, please check the flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact JRO at adbjro@adb.org. Program and Learning Materials Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Masakazu Shibata Sayaka Takahashi ADB Organizer/s Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department Topics Economics ICT Public-Private Partnership