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.