Online Event

Meet the Japan Startup Ecosystem w/ JETRO & More (Online)

Learn about the local ecosystem

Date

May 31, 2022

Time

05:00 am - 06:30 am

Address

Online Event

Timezone

Japan has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. However, many people don't know about all of the resources available, the differences between them, or what resources are right for them. At this online and interactive event, we will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, including Jetro and top local entrepreneurs, to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in Japan.

About the Ecosystem Organizations:

JETRO USA: Japan External Trade Organization. JETRO is working closely with J-Startup Program to help local startups for entering the overseas markets and to attract entrepreneurs from around the world in order to strengthen Japan's venture ecosystem.
TSUCREA: Startup Incubator has over 13 locations across Japan
R/GA: R/GA is a company that creates transformation at speed. An innovation leader for more than 40 years, R/GA has expanded and evolved to offer business transformation, experience transformation, and marketing transformation through its award-winning consulting, technology, design, marketing communications, and Ventures practices.
Yakumi: Angel investment platform (not a fund) of working professionals; collectively invested in ~50 startups around the world (50% Japan / 50% US, Singapore, Israel, EU, UK, etc.)
Le Wagon: Le Wagon is an international coding school specializing in immersive boot camps. Le Wagon teaches people the skills they need to change their lives, kick-start their tech career or launch their own startup.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is launching or thinking about launching a local startup
Anyone who wants to meet local investors, accelerators, co-working spaces, and founders
Anyone who wants to learn about the resources available for local entrepreneurs

What is the Agenda?

Introduction
Panel Discussion with Representatives from Top Local Organizations
Question and Answer Session
Online Networking

For more information about the investors, incubators, and tech events available in Tokyo, see our list of Startup Resources.

Speakers

Yuki Shirato

Managing Director @ Yakumi

Kei Shimada

Sasha Kaverina

Partnerships & Growth @ Le Wagon Tokyo

Noriya Tarutani

Director of Innovation Division @ JETRO / J-Startup Affairs

Naoko Kurosawa

Senior Manager @ TSUCREA Co., Ltd.

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation

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