X-HUB TOKYO 2020
Accomplishment Report Event ～ The appeal of overseas expansion talked about by senior entrepreneurs ～

The 2020 was a turbulent year with significant changes in the business environment for startups due to COVID-19. X-HUB TOKYO has been encouraging startups to expand their business overseas in order to realize "creation of a new normal" through the power of startups, precisely because people's lifestyles have changed so much.

We would like to report on the results of this year's event as a token of my gratitude to everyone who has participated in the events, to the members who have supported the X-HUB TOKYO, and to the various support organizations.

In addition, graduates of the X-HUB TOKYO from previous years and entrepreneurs with experience in overseas development will take the stage to discuss the future of overseas development and the secrets to success.

Feel free to join, not only for startups aiming to expand overseas, but also for those from large corporations and supporters who are interested in the situation of startups!

Date：March 26th 2021 (fri) 6pm-9pm

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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X-HUB 2020
INBOUND PROGRAM
PITCH EVENT

X-HUB INBOUND PROGRAM provides chances to enter to Tokyo for about 45 global selected startups in the three business domains; FinTech, Mobility, Life Science.
In this event, pitch will made by selected startups.
Anyone from VC, CVC, and company that are willing to take business partnership with global startups can join.

Date：
FinTech: February 19th(Fri), 2021 7am-10am JST
Mobility: February 26th(Fri), 2021 7am-10am JST
Life Science: March 4th(Thu), 2021 7am-10am JST

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
*The URL of the meeting will be sent to those who have applied by the day before the event.

X-HUB 2020
INBOUND PROGRAM
Panel Discussion Event

X-HUB INBOUND PROGRAM provides chances to enter to Tokyo for about 45 global selected startups in the three business domains; FinTech, Mobility, Life Science.
In the event, Panel discussion is going to be held, and representative startups will be select from INBOUND PROGRAM and OUTBOUND PROGRAM as panelists.
This would be a great opportunity for domestic and global startups to have connection with each other, so please join in if you are interested in.

Date：
FinTech: February 19th(Fri), 2021 3pm-4pm JST
Mobility: February 26th(Fri), 2021 3pm-4pm JST
Life Science: March 5th(Fri), 2021 3pm-4pm JST

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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What Japanese Companies Should Do to Achieve Global Open Innovation

The promotion of global open innovation has become widespread, especially among large companies in last few years. However, it is also a fact that many companies have not made much progress in global open innovation due to “the lack of understanding”, “building relationships with global startups”, “developing the innovative human resources” and so on.

At this event, we will have speakers who have achieved global open innovation despite those challenges, and they will share us about organizational structure, human resource development, mindset, and the way to deal with global startups, based on actual.

This event is planned and held with the aim of fostering momentum for global open innovation in Japan, and we are looking forward to welcoming not only domestic companies and startups, but also supporters and institutions.

Date：2021/1/22（Fri）18：00～21：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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Real Talk on Global Entrepreneurship
Getting a head start for a great success

The vast majority of startups will inevitably face a set of challenges and obstacles for international expansion, which should be handled in a very strategic way. You need to be best prepared before taking your brand into a competitive global market with right partners and team members, yet full access to such resources and information is still limited.
At this event, we invite 3 established entrepreneurs to share their first hand experiences and stories with us. The talks highlights how they started their businesses, their failures and successes, and the passion that drives them to jump into a global market.

This event offers you a fundamental entrepreneurial skills for global expansion and stay innovation at times of uncertainty and complexity .

We look forward to seeing you, not only from startups, but also from supporters and institutions!

Date：2020/12/3（Thu）18：00～21：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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How to leverage the U.S. Startup Ecosystem
Overseas market strategies that Startups from Japan need to keep in mind

In U.S., there are different ecosystems being built in different areas, such as Silicon Valley, a mecca for startups where an advanced ecosystem has been built, Boston, where the world's leading academic and research institutions are concentrated and is strong in the fields of biotechnology and life sciences and New York, a city at the forefront of finance, fashion, and media that produces hyphenated tech companies.

In the first half, Gen Isayama who based in Silicon Valley will talk about the latest trends in U.S. including the affects of COVID-19 and what kind of startups are needed in each area, as well as the skills and mindset that Japanese startups need to compete in North America.

In the second half, Mr. Toru Tokushige, founder of Terra Motors Corporation and Terra Drone Corporation and globally expanding, will talk about how to select and attack the market and the tips on how to actually enter the market etc. that Japanese startups need to know.

We look forward to seeing you, not only from startups, but also from supporters and institutions!

Date：2020/11/6（Fri）13：00～16：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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How to leverage the European Startup Ecosystem

Different startup ecosystems are being built in different areas of Europe, such as London, one of the world's leading financial cities; Paris, home to one of the world's largest incubation facilities; and Berlin and Munich, where unicorns have emerged due to their decentralized industrial structure.

At this event, Mr. Keiichiro Yano, who has been supporting startups to expand into Europe and has experience in both Japan and Europe, will talk about the realities of successes and failures of expanding into Europe, as well as what startups should know and latest trends in light of the impact of the COVID-19.

In addition, 500 Startups, which has a global presence, will share tips on how to pitch overseas that startups should keep in mind if they want to go abroad.

We look forward to seeing you, not only from startups, but also from supporters and institutions!

Date：2020/10/5（Mon）18：00～21：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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Tips for startups to expand Shenzhen, the leading DX city.

Known as the "Silicon Valley of hardware", Shenzhen has long since developed as a leading innovation city in China. Tencent, Huawei, etc. have their headquarters in Shenzhen, and social implementations utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as unmanned convenience stores and self-driving buses are being realized at high speed.In addition, remarkable growth is expected in the future with the construction of new infrastructure and future cities scheduled to be built.At this event, we will discuss what is happening in the advanced DX cities as a result of the new coronavirus, as well as the "now" in Shenzhen, and provide tips on how to expand into the market that startups should know.We will also tell you how to draw up a business strategy for overseas expansion.

We look forward to seeing you, not only from startups, but also from supporters and institutions!

Date：2020/9/4（Fri）18：00～21：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
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X-HUB TOKYO Kickoff Event 2020
The startup’s overseas expansion strategy in With / After COVID-19

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's X-HUB TOKYO project is a project aiming at supporting the global activities of Tokyo's startups and revitalizing the economy in Tokyo through exchanges with overseas startups that are active globally .
At the Kickoff Event 2020, we will introduce the whole project, share global information of ecosystems in the US, Europe and Asia, and also hold keynote speech on overseas expansion strategies for startups based on With/After Corona.
We are looking forward to welcoming not only startups but also supporters and support organizations.　

Date：2020/8/28（Fri）18：00～21：00

Entry fee：Free

Place：Zoom
※The URL of the meeting will be sent to those who have applied by the day before the event.