JAPAN AND CATALUNYA SHARE IMPORTANT SIMILARITIES. Both have invested in the Knowledge Revolution. Both have created decent Bioclusters. Both need a real success to be a Tipping Point for capital access in Biopharma. Both have the Nail That Sticks Up issue (ambition is too individualistic). Both need access to experienced international entrepreneurs. Both are very honest cultures which place a high value on friends and family. There are lessons to be learned from each for the other.