For Innovators
Enter Japan Confidently With Us.
The Living Best Market Entry Accelerator is a unique program designed to facilitate end-to-end entry into Japan – the world’s most aged market.
Why Japan? Why Now?
Japan’s aging population presents a massive market opportunity for AgeTech innovations. However, breaking into Japan requires deep market insight, trusted partnerships, and a rigorous validation process.
Our accelerator program aims to bridge these gaps, providing the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to help define participating companies’ product-market fit and go-to-market strategy, enabling a successful market entry.
Unlike traditional accelerators, we don’t rely on applications alone. As a research-driven firm with strong global government and investor networks, we continuously track, monitor, and evaluate thousands of AgeTech companies worldwide.
In most cases, we reach out directly to companies AFTER completing our evaluation, inviting only the highest-scoring innovations to present to investors and thereby enter our acceleration program.
That means if you hear from us, you’re already in good company, with high potential for success in Japan.
How We Identify & Support High-Potential Innovations
We select companies using our Market Performance Index (MPI)—a proprietary evaluation system built on six key pillars:
✅ Government Endorsed – We source or receive endorsement for innovations through our trusted government networks.
✅ Internally Reviewed – Our team curates innovations with the highest potential for Japan.
✅ User Validated – Real consumers in Japan test and rate products for demand & usability.
✅ Corporate Backed – Our corporate partners select innovations based on their needs.
✅ Expert Curated – Industry Experts from our Professional Group evaluate innovations based on market demand.
✅ Investor-Empowered – Our investor network co-invests in the strongest market-ready companies.
We proactively identify the best innovations and offer to support them.
Our process begins with the inclusion of your blinded product concept in our User Group Evaluations. If you believe your product is a strong fit for Japan and want to be considered, you can apply to be included in our evaluation funnel.
Only the highest-ranked innovations will be invited to present to our investor network for potential investment and further onward to market entry acceleration.
What We Offer
A structured, de-risked pathway to Japan, supporting you from validation to investment to full-scale expansion.
Step 1: Market Validation
(3 months)
- Comprehensive Market Research
(size, trends, regulatory analysis) - Consumer Testing
(& In-Home Product Trials) - Localization & Pricing Validation
Outcome: Data-backed insights confirming product-market fit in Japan.
Step 2: Investment & Business Development
(3-6 months)
- Syndicated Investment from Our Investor Network
- Introductions to Corporate Partners & Distribution Channels
- Tailored Go-To-Market Strategy
Outcome: Secured funding, strategic partnerships, and a roadmap for expansion.
Step 3: Full-Scale Acceleration
(3+ years)
- Localization & Product Adaptation
- Marketing, Sales & Distribution Growth
- Ongoing Research to Optimize Product-Market Fit
Outcome: Sustainable market presence with validated traction.
Unlock the Living Best Advantage
We provide one-of-a-kind support across the board, ensuring a smooth and confident launch in one of the toughest markets in the world.
Accelerated Market Entry
Save time and resources by rapidly validating product-market fit.
Exclusive Local Expertise
Gain deep insights from our 30+ years of researching Japan’s market dynamics.
Real-World Product Testing
Gain direct feedback & real-world product validation from users and local industry professionals.
Strong Community Networks
Get direct feedback from Japanese users and industry experts.
Access to Top
Investors
Leverage our relationships with top investors in the AgeTech space.
Comprehensive Business Support
Receive full support from validation, to adaptation, regulatory support, investment facilitation, and distribution.
Companies Thriving with Living Best
Steadiwear
Living Best are an awesome partner in the Agetech ecosystem to work with. They are well-versed in the Japanese market and plugged in with the right contacts. We are only at the beginning of our relationship with them, but they are very quick to respond and help us analyze the problems to launch a medical device in Japan. We strongly recommend working with them on market & clinical research for new products. Their contacts in market entry & distribution are invaluable. We look forward to working with them as our relationship matures in the Japanese & Asian markets.
Emile Maamary
Co-founder, Steadiwear
Funded to expand in Japan
Projected SOM in Japan
Obie
Working with the Living Best team has been a highly positive experience. Their support has been consistent, responsive, and super professional, making the collaboration smooth and effective. We are optimistic about the potential of our products in Japan and look forward to achieving great things together in the coming years
Ariel Almos
Founder & CEO, Obie
Meetings with potential partners & distributors booked
Projected SOM in Japan
Comfort Linen
CarterJMRN has been instrumental in Comfort Linen’s successful entry into the Japanese market. Their deep market insights and unwavering support helped us refine our strategy, leading to our first distribution agreement. The team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise made the process smooth and informed. We highly recommend CarterJMRN for their exceptional market research and marketing support in Japan.
Nancy McGovern
Founder & CEO, Comfort Linen
Funded to expand in Japan
Projected SOM in Japan
Why Japan is the Ultimate Launchpad for AgeTech Innovation
Japan’s aging population and government support make it the ideal place for AgeTech innovations.
$954 Billion Market Opportunity
Unparalleled Market Readiness
One-Of-A-Kind Support System
Ready to Scale Your Venture with Living Best?
Ready to Scale Your Venture with Living Best?
We only work with the highest potential AgeTech innovations.
🚀 If you hear from us, you’re already in good company, with high potential for success in Japan.
📩 If you believe your company deserves consideration, apply now to be included in our evaluation funnel.