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application is closedX-HUB TOKYO 2019 Final Demo Day
We are holding the largest event in this March for the 2019 fiscal year edition of ""X-Hub Tokyo 2019"", the global venture creation platform organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Global statups such as ""TBM"" who developed a method for manufacturing paper from limestone without using water, ""Holoash"" who is expanding its business to overseas successfully through X-Hub's program, will be sharing their presentations on how they realize business goals.
We will also be arranging a panel discussion among this year's X-hub program startups and one of the most renowned global accelerators, to deliver the insights and know-how derived from the program. Learning experience will be suitable for any startup looking to expand to overseas markets and for the anyone who is planning start cross-border businesses in general, don't miss this chance!Date: March 10 (Tue), 2020 18:15-22:00 (Registration: 17:45)
Place: Bellesalle Roppongi B1
No. of Visitors: Approx. 300
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application is closedIndia’s Startup Ecosystem & Healthcare Innovation
India has achieved an extensive growth as the center of the global startup ecosystem, leveraging IT-related technologies.
On the other hand, the lack of social infrastructure centered on healthcare has created a number of problem-solving innovations
This event will bring together experts from the Indian startup ecosystem and healthcare innovations to give an overview of the Indian market in the healthcare system and hints on succeeding in India as startups.Date: March 5th, 2020 (Thursday) 18：00〜20：30 (Open: 17:30)
Place: Global Business Hub Tokyo
Attendance capacity: 100 people
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application is closedTaiwan & Japan Alliance Cases and Overseas Marketing Know-how
Taiwan is geographically close to Japan and is also very similar culturally. Both regions have strong interest in technology and appreciation of traditional culture. According to “Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI)” reported by GEDI in 2018, Taiwan is nominated as the 18th nation under global ranking, and has marked 2nd place in Asia ranking coming after Hong Kong (Japan is 28th globally, 6th in Asia), which proves that Taiwan has created one of the strongest innovation ecosystems in Asia. In recent years, deregulations for startup businesses and increasing attraction of overseas human resources have been engaged as key national policies ran centrally by the Taiwanese government.
With its limited domestic market size, there is a lot of strategies to learn from Taiwan’s ecosystem where global-minded startups are emerging constantly across different industries especially in the high-tech space. Such learning experience will fit perfectly with the Japanese corporations facing scalability issues under saturated domestic market growth.
In this X-hub event, *Garage+; one of the leading acceleration program in Taiwan, and 3 Taiwanese private entities, with proven success in cross boarder business collaborations, will be sharing with us the themes of “Outline of Innovation Ecosystem in Taiwan”, and “ Cases of Taiwan-Japan Alliance, and its Practical Strategy”, through lecture style.
Do not miss this chance to knowing the latest startup scenes in Taiwan.
*Garage+:
An acceleration program organized and founded by Epoch Foundation, supporting startups from various perspectives, including offering of incubation facilities. The Foundation is sponsored and supported by funded 20 large Taiwanese technology corporates with global business experiences.
※In case of speakers are unable to travel to Japan caused by the impact of coronavirus, lectures may be arranged online.Date: February 20th, 2020 (Tuesday) 18：00〜20：30 (Open: 17:30)
Place: EBISU SHOW ROOM (Ebisu) 1F Large Hall
Attendance capacity: 100 people
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application is closedForefront of Food-tech in Italy with Developed Food and Food Service Industry, and Italy’s Innovation Ecosystem
Italy is a country well-known with luxurious brands and football, but nowadays Italy is becoming popular with startup ecosystems.
Remarkably in Italy, investment into startups had almost doubled in 5years from 3.5 billion Euros in 2014 to 9.7 billion Euros in 2019, and out of all the investments 65% of funds are from overseas which is powerfully supporting startup’s initiatives.
Under such proactive investment scenes, generation of startup ecosystem for “Food” and cross-border alliances among both large enterprises and startups expanding significantly. An acceleration program for food-tech startups has been launched in 2019, which is a program for startups to collaborate with Italian enterprises from manufacturing to retailing under the food industry through new business development and PoC trials. 7 global startups from Israel, U.S.A., and Italy have been selected to join this program, and this January, additional 10 startups are taking part of the program too.
As export of food product from Italy is estimated to be as much as 40 billion Euros, a lot of expectations are focusing on the birth of food-tech unicorn from Italy!
For this X-Hub event, we will be arranging a virtual startup pitch who are the participants of “Food-tech Accelerator Program” started from Milan, and a special lecture to introduce “Japan-Italy Innovations Alliance Cases”.
This will be a great chance to learn, for startups who wish to challenge the Italy market and also for food manufacturing enterprises considering to ally with Italian startups.
*Due to recent local transmission of corona virus, please make sure to wear facial masks at venue. Thank you.Date: February 13th, 2020 (Thursday) 18：00〜19：30 (Open: 17:30)
Place: Hibiya Mitsui Conference, Room 6
Attendance capacity: 110 people
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application is closedChina as One of the Most Digitally Developed Country in the World, and the Latest Business Activities of Mega-IT Company
"China is a country which has developed dramatically as a digitally developed country, through rapid prevalence of use of SNS, mobile payment, and delivery services among the new generations. They are now taking leadership in the world, primarily in the field of technology development in AI and big data.
In this X-Hub event we will be inviting “Tencent” who will share with us the latest business trends under the spear-head digitalized society, how they have evolved as a corporation, business foresights, and how they incorporate their latest technologies into services.
This is an opportunity to hear experiences from someone who knows the forefront of businesses of Tencent, how they have become a mega venture business from scratch, and how startups shall challenge new markets. Don't miss this chance to learn insights to further develop your business and to challenge the overseas markets.
*Due to recent local transmission of corona virus, please make sure to wear facial masks at venue. Thank you.Date: February 13th, 2020 (Thursday) 18：00〜19：55 (Registration: 17:30)
Place: SHIBUYA SOLASTA CONFERENCE 4A
Attendance capacity: 150 people
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application is closedGateway to
annual 20 million people inbound market
and over 4 billion people overseas markets including India, China and Africa:
Sri Lanka’s Attractiveness
and Market Entry TipsIndia, China, and Africa are considered fastest growing markets.
Many foreign companies have started looking at Sri Lanka as a gateway to those markets.
Due to strategic location advantage in the Indian Ocean, it is attracting attention as a logistic base connecting the prominent markets such as India, China, ASEAN, the Middle East / Africa, and Europe. Despite of being a small country, Sri Lanka has been recognized as the world's No. 1 tourist destination, and attracts more than 20 million visitors annually from different countries and regions.
During the last 10 years since the end of the civil war in 2009, foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased from 9.5 billion yen to 104 billion yen. In 2017, GDP per capita was 440,000 yen (IMF), and the poverty rate was at 1.9% in 2012, and literacy rate was at 92.6% (UNDP). Though not well known in Japan, Sri Lanka boasts the best economic and social development in Southwest Asia with a well-developed infrastructure.
You will receive insights into latest political situation in Sri Lanka and the information on international trade policy, domestic business environment and points to be considered when expanding to Sri Lanka & other neighboring countries elaborated by the examples of Japanese companies that have actually expanded to Sri Lanka.Date: January 14th, 2020 (Tuesday) 18：00〜20：30 (Open: 17:30)
Place: TKP Tokyo Nihonbashi Conference Center Hall 316
Attendance capacity: 100 people
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application is closedNetherlands: Latest trends and future prospects of Life Science & Health Tech Industries
Life science & health tech industry is entering an era of change with the development of technology and changes in people's living environment. In this seminar, we will introduce the latest trends in the life science and health tech industries in the Netherlands, an advanced country of innovation that continues to pioneer in the European market, and the ideas necessary to solve today's challenges!
If you are interested in the following topics, please join with us.
・ What are the latest trends in the life science & health tech industries in Europe?
・ What are the prospects for new product development and market environment in the future, and where are the new hubs / regions that can beconsidered?
・ What will happen to the business environment and ecosystem changes in the future as a result of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) relocation in the Netherlands?Date: october 8 (Tue) 18:00-20:20 (Open: 17:30)
Place: Room 1, Bellsalle Yaesu(1-3-7 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Yaesu First Financial Building 2.3F) [MAP]
Attendance capacity: 100 people
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application is closedHello Tomorrow「Trend of Deep Tech Startups Expanding Business Abroad」
Interest in deep tech startups is growing these days. Advanced technologies are often independent from the borders, cultures or markets. Hence international large corporations and other stakeholders seeking innovation find deep tech startups, regardless where they are from, key for the innovation. In this event, Hello Tomorrow, an NPO creating world wide deep tech startup ecosystem, will explain the recent trend in the tech scene. In addition, Japanese startup that participated i n Hello Tomorrow's "Challenge" and Japanese media will join to share their thoughts on the deep tech startup ecosystem in Europe and other areas as well as tips to succeed in the global business expansion for tech startups.
Date: September 9 (Mon) 18:00-20:20 (Open: 17:30)
Place: Startup Hub Tokyo (2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company Building Tokyo Startup Station 1F)
Attendance capacity: 100 people
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application is closedThe Latest Business Environment and Potential in Hong Kong for Startups – Tips for Your Overseas Expansion and Funding Opportunities
Hong Kong is rising as a startup hub with top sectors included ICT, IoT, fintech etc. It now hosts over 2,600 startups, drawn by the city's supportive incubators and accelerators, government funding support, private venture capital, as well as Hong Kong’s excellent package of advantages. In this seminar, our prominent speakers will share on Hong Kong’s latest startup scene and its advantages, as well as to explore cooperation and business opportunities for the startup communities in Japan and Hong Kong.
Date: August 7 (Wed) 18:00-21:00 (Open: 17:30)
Place: GBHT (1-9-2, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube 3F)
Attendance capacity: 50 people
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application is closedWhat is the next-generation social system that digital Denmark is leading?
– Seeking CSFs necessary for the future growth and development of companies –Denmark topped the list of "The right country for business" selected by a major U.S. economic magazine, and was also ranked No. 1 in the World Bank's "Easy to do business in Europe" list.
It is known as a country with a high level of happiness in Japan, but it has a good business environment as a gateway to the EU.
The instructor, who has experience in supporting the EU expansion through projects with many companies, will explain about the attractiveness of the business development in Denmark and the future development, and the support system for the local expansion.Date: July 25 (Thu) 19:00-20:30 (Open: 18:30)
Place: GBHT (1-9-2, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube 3F)
Attendance capacity: 50 people
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application is closedWhy Small Country Estonia Becomes a Startup Powerhouse
From the Harvard Business Review and previous interview experiences, we will talk about what perspective Japanese companies should have while intermingling the cases of leading startups overseas taking Estonia as an example. We will talk about Estonia's own goodness of venture / innovation environment, goodness of Estonia when considering expansion into Europe, and notes on Estonia and expansion into Europe.
Date: June 27 19: 00-20: 30 (Opening: 18:30)
Place: TKP Tokyo Station Marunouchi Meeting Room (3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Teicho Building B1)
Participants: Interested in overseas development Domestic and foreign companies with interest in overseas startup ecosystem such as venture companies in Tokyo (Venture companies / large companies)
Attendance capacity: 50 people
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application is closedOverseas Development Workshop # 1 for Global Startups from Japan
With the launch of X-HUB TOKYO in fiscal year 2019, we will be holding a kickoff event that will help support those entrepreneurs in Tokyo who are looking to expand overseas.
Date and time: Thursday, May 30, 2019 18: 30-20: 00 (Opening hours 18:00)
Place: Global Business Hub Tokyo
Address: 1-9-2, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube 3F
Object of participation: Venture companies in Tokyo interested in overseas development
Domestic and foreign companies interested in open innovation cases of large foreign companies
Capacity: 30 people
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application is closedX-HUB TOKYO EVENT
〜Co-Creation with WORLD〜With the launch of X-HUB TOKYO in fiscal year 2019, we will be holding a kickoff event that will help support those entrepreneurs in Tokyo who are looking to expand overseas.
Date：May 22 (Wed), 19:00～21:30 (Doors open:18:30)
Capacity：130
Entry Fee：Free
Who Should Attend：Entrepreneurs who want to expand overseas, those who are considering starting a business, and media personnel -
application is closedX-HUB TOKYO DEMO DAY ～LEAP into the WORLD～
X-HUB TOKYO is the support platform established in October of last year to help Japanese startups expand overseas. Now, it’s organizing a Demo Day gathering entrepreneurs who are challenging themselves on the global stage, as well as the people helping build startup ecosystems around the world.
Date: February 18 (Mon), 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Shibuya Stream (Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya 3-21-3, 4 F)
Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
In collaboration with: SLUSH TOKYO
Capacity: 250
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application is closedThe Present and Future of Global Ecosystems: China, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Edition
We’ve invited venture capitalists and accelerators from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, often called the global showcase and “China’s Silicon Valley,” respectively, to talk about their local ecosystems and ways of utilizing them.
Date：December 26th, 2018（Wed.）
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Global Business Hub Tokyo
Capacity：100
Open to: Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, media
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application is closed【Global Startup Lab 21th】~The Hong Kong Special Feature~ The Latest Trend of Hong Kong Startup Ecosystem and Leading Hong Kong’s Startup Companies/ Startups
In this event, we introduce the Hong Kong and China innovation trends by collaborating with the Hong Kong government agency and Hong Kong Trade Development Bureau (HKTDC), as well as sharing the business models of Hong Kong promising startups.
Date：November 2, 2018 (Fri.)
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Deloitte Tohmatsu
Capacity：80
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in foreign startups, reporters, investors(* Consulting companies are not eligible)
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application is closedThe Present and Future of Global Ecosystem — London, UK —
London, United Kingdom is Europe’s largest innovation hub. For this event, we have invited four venture capitalists and accelerators from London to explain the current situation and prospects of the local ecosystem.
Date：October 31, 2018（Wed.）
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Japan Powered by Tokyu Land Corpration
Capacity：130
Open to: Startups, Venture Capitalists, Media
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application is closed【Global Startup Lab 20th】~Taiwan Special Edition~
The Latest Trends of Taiwanese Startup Ecosystem and Taiwanese Startups RoadshowAmong all the Asian Pacific Countries, Taiwan demonstrates excitements and excellence in technology focused innovation with uniqueness, especially shown in the industry and technology focused startup ecosystem. Taiwan’s startups innovation is constantly growing by the support from a group of large companies with strengths on manufacturing, such as ACER, Foxconn (Hon Hai), TSMC, HTC and others. In this event, a local institution deeply rooted in Taiwan’s Startup Ecosystem will introduce about Taiwanese innovation ecosystem.
Date: October 23, 2018 (Tue.)
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Deloitte Tohmatsu
Capacity: 80
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in foreign startups, reporters, investors(* Consulting companies are not eligible)
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application is closed【Global Startup Lab 19th】A Look At The Global Finance Industry’s Latest Technologies and Leading British FinTech Startups
During the event, we will introduce the latest technologies in the global finance industry and its leading British FinTech startups
. First, from a macro view, we will explore trends in the finance industry by looking at its present and future. Next, from a micro view, we will look at some specific examples by introducing the industry's most representative startups and through their pitches.
(Startups from UK are scheduled to give presentations. However, please note that this is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.)Date: September 26, 2018 (Wed.)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Japan
Capacity: 100
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in foreign startups, reporters, investors
(* Consulting companies are not eligible)
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application is closed【Event with the British Embassy】The Global Ecosystem and Future Prospects ~London Level39
Ben Brabyn, the head of innovation hub Level39 in London, is coming to Japan to talk about the activities of Level39 and the situation in London, Europe’s No.1 ecosystem.
Date: September 27th, 2018(Thursday)
Time: 4:00pm~5:00pm (doors open at 3:30pm)
Venue: In Tokyo. The place is not confirmed yet. Details will be sent directly to those who apply.
Capacity: 50
Open to: Startups, media reporters
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application is closedThe Present and Future of Global Ecosystem — Silicon Valley —
Silicon Valley is the sacred ground of innovation all over the world. For this event, we have invited four venture capitalists and accelerators from the US west coast to discuss the current situation and prospects of global ecosystem.
Date: August 8th, 2018 (Wed.)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location: Global Business Hub Tokyo
Capacity: 120
Open to: Entrepreneurs, business firms, venture capitalists
Admission: Free -
application is closed【Global Startup Lab 18th】A Look at the Global Automotive Industry’s Latest Technologies and Leading Startups
During the event, We will introduce the latest technologies in the global automotive industry and its leading venture companies. First, from a macro view, We will explore trends in the automotive industry by looking at its present and future. Next, from a micro view, We will look at some specific examples by introducing the industry's most representative venture companies.
Date: Aug 2, 2018 (Thu.)
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play
Capacity: 100
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in foreign startups, media, investors (consulting companies not eligible)
Admission: Free -
application is closedThe Present and Future of Global Ecosystems – Singapore –
For this event, we’ve invited four local venture capitalists and accelerator representatives to explain the current and future trends of Singapore’s government-led ecosystem.
Date: May 16, 2018 (Wed.)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation
Capacity: 130
Open to: Entrepreneurs, business firms, venture capitalists
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application is closedGlobal Startup Lab 17th – Global Startup Ecosystem Trends & Pitches by Overseas AR/VR Startups
The event will feature a breakdown of AR/VR startup ecosystem trends around the world, with Israeli ecosystems in particular being discussed by a guest speaker. Additionally, Global Startup Lab 17th will also be a chance to learn more about the modern world through remote pitches by startups working in the AR/VR field overseas.
Date: April 26, 2018 (Thur.)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation
Capacity: 100
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in foreign startups, reporters, investors
(* Consulting companies are not eligible)
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application is closedX-HUB EVENT 〜The Challenge of Overseas Expansion〜
X-HUB TOKYO is organizing a networking event for entrepreneurs interested in expanding their businesses globally. We plan to discuss the many realities of global expansion, with a focus on companies which have participated in X-HUB TOKYO's previous overseas expansion programs.
Date: April 16, 2018 (Mon.)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Global Business Hub Tokyo (Ōtemachi 1-9-2, Chiyoda-ku, 100-0004 Tokyo)
Capacity: 100
Open to: Entrepreneurs interested in overseas expansion, venture capitalists etc.
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application is closedStartups on The Frontlines of Business Expansion in The Middle East
The event will be a great opportunity to learn about business expansion in the Middle East directly from people Who have had actual experience in that region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Our speakers will include a lecturer from JETRO who will conduct a comprehensive macro-information presentation, as well as the person in charge of overseas expansion over at TBM, Startups which has already started expanding into the Middle East.
Date: March 16, 2018 (Fri.), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Shibuya Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation (Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, Dogenzaka 1-10-8, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Capacity: 50 (free admission)
Open to: Entrepreneurs, Corporations interested in expanding in the Middle East, Venture capitalists
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application is closed【Global Startup Lab 16th】Startup Ecosystem Trends In Germany
We've invited representatives from Cavalry Ventures, Techstars, The LMU Entrepreneurship Center, Hub:raum, and Deloitte Germany member firms to explain the current state of innovation ecosystems in Germany and how they can benefit Japanese corporations and venture companies.
Date: February 19th Mon
Time: 17:10〜18:30（Doors open at 16:40）
Venue: Deloitte Tohmatsu （Yurakucho 1-7-1, Yurakucho Denki Building North 17F, Chiyoda, Tokyo）
Organized by: X-HUB TOKYO（Operated by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support）
Capacity: 80
Open to: Startups, Corporations interested in European (German) startups, Media, Investors(Consulting companies are not eligible)
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application is closedX-HUB TOKYO EVENT ～Startups aiming at the market of US, Europe, and Asia, and respective local ecosystems〜
X-HUB TOKYO, a platform launched in October 2017 to support Tokyo-based startups expanding business overseas, will be hosting an event where motivated entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem makers.
Date: February 19th Mon
Time: 19:00-21:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
Place: Marunouchi2-4-2, Marunouchi Building 7F, Chiyoda, Tokyo,
Sponsor: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Capacity: Approx. 300
Fee: Free
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application is closedVenture Capital Trends Around The World ~ NY · Boston Edition ~
We've invited venture capitalists who are active on the frontlines of the US East Coast, where some of the world's leading startup ecosystems exists, and asked them to explain latest local market trends and talk about raising funds in New York and Boston. Additionally, selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch proposals to venture capitalists, as well as participate in open mentoring sessions. We hope to see you there.
Date: January 31 (Wednesday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Open from 6:00 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Shibuya Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation (Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, Dogenzaka 1-10-8, Shibuya - ku, Tokyo)
Capacity: 150 (free)
Open to: Investors (venture capital and other), reporters
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application is closed【Global Startup Lab 15th】Startup Ecosystem Trends Around The World And Overseas IoT Startup Pitches
How have cities in Europe, America, Israel, or the remarkably-growing India, and Southeast Asia, etc. built their startup ecosystems and how do they currently operate? We will explore global startup ecosystem trends from the point of view of startups and corporations. The event will also be a chance to learn about today's world through pitches by IoT related startups operating overseas.
Date: January 29, 2018
Time: 7: 00 PM ~ 9: 00 PM (Open from 6: 30 PM)
Venue: Plug and Play Shibuya Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation (Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, Dogenzaka 1-10-8, Shibuya - ku, Tokyo)
Organized by: X - HUB TOKYO (operated by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support)
Capacity 100 / Language: Japanese, English
Open to: Startups, corporations interested in overseas startups, media, investors
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