JETRO to Lead Japanese Business Delegation to eMerge Americas for the First Time

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced today that it will organize a Japanese business delegation to eMerge Americas 2026, marking the first time JETRO has led an official delegation to the conference.

The delegation will participate in eMerge Americas 2026, to be held in Miami, Florida, and will include three Japanese companies: I-PEX USA Manufacturing, Inc., JATCO, Inc., and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). Each company will attend with the objective of exploring collaboration opportunities with U.S. startups and key innovation ecosystem stakeholders, particularly in Florida and across the United States.

**I-PEX USA Manufacturing, Inc.**

I-PEX’s mission is to bring innovative ideas to market across industries such as mobility, aerospace, and medical. The company provides comprehensive solutions including product design support, resin injection molding, and automated production technologies.

**JATCO, Inc.**

JATCO is a global leader in CVT and electrified powertrain (ePT) technologies. In addition to developing transmissions and electrified powertrains, the company is expanding its business into new areas such as e-bikes and caregiving devices.

**Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)**

Mitsubishi Corporation operates globally across a wide range of industries through seven business groups, including Energy, Mining, Materials, Infrastructure, Mobility, Food, and Retail.

As part of the delegation’s program, JETRO will host a reverse pitch event and a networking session at the eMerge Americas venue. During the reverse pitch event, participating Japanese companies will present their business strategies, technological interests, and collaboration needs directly to U.S.-based startups and innovation ecosystem partners.

Those interested in attending the reverse pitch and networking sessions are invited to register by completing the required information through the following form:

https://forms.office.com/r/1K13XGVLjX

**The registration deadline is April 15 at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time).**

Participants who meet JETRO’s eligibility requirements will receive complimentary invitation passes to eMerge Americas, provided by JETRO.

By participating in eMerge Americas for the first time, JETRO aims to strengthen connections between Japanese companies and the U.S. startup ecosystem and to foster new opportunities for cross-border collaboration.