Kokopelli Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shigeru Kondo; hereinafter referred to as Kokopelli) is pleased to announce that Seishin Shinkin Bank (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture; President: Yoshiyuki Suzuki) began using the overseas business matching platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" on July 1, 2026. "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" is a platform that enables Japanese and overseas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their sales channels and develop business partners, transcending national and linguistic barriers. Background of Introduction In recent years in Japan, against the backdrop of a shrinking domestic market and the weak yen, an increasing number of SMEs are showing interest in expanding their sales channels overseas. On the other hand, many companies are hesitant to venture overseas due to concerns about selecting business partners, language barriers, and the need for specialized knowledge in areas such as trade practices and logistics. To address these challenges and support companies that wish to pursue overseas expansion or further expand their existing international trade, the decision was made to introduce "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL." Functions and Features of "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" This platform not only facilitates sales channel expansion and the development of new suppliers but also fosters innovation among SMEs, building a foundation for sustainable growth in the global market for domestic and international SMEs. Furthermore, it promotes international trade between Japanese and ASEAN SMEs, aiming to become a global standard originating from Japan in the B2B business matching platform space. Mechanism of Overseas Business Matching Key Features of "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" 〇 Member-Exclusive Network Similar to Big Advance, which is already deployed in Japan, direct trade with overseas companies that have relationships with financial institutions is possible. 〇 AI Automatic Translation Function A translation system equipped with proprietary AI for minority language