OUTBOUND
The OUTBOUND PROGRAM supports Tokyo-based start-up companies in their journey of global expansion in an aim to maintain the city’s global competitiveness. Consisting of six courses – New York, Singapore, Germany, London, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley – we have partnered with global accelerators across the world with expertise in local ecosystems of the regions mentioned. In cooperation with global accelerators, this program will provide Tokyo-based start-up companies with abundant opportunities to connect with various global business partners and investigators through bootcamps and mentoring sessions.
※OUTBOUND PROGRAM is operated by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Contact information
ARK Mori Building 6F, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006, Japan
X-HUB TOKYO Management Office, JETRO Startup Support Division
Tel: 03-3582-5770
Email: JETRO_XHUB@jetro.go.jp
North America
New York Course
- Period of application：
June 10th(Fri) ~ July 8th(Fri)
* Deadline has been extended till Monday, July 18
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected.
- Place：
- Online(Partially includes an overseas travel program *1)
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in October for approximately one week.
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in October for approximately one week.
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
All expenses required for the overseas travel program
such as round-trip air tickets (excluding the
accommodation expenses and travel expenses during
the program) must be borne by participants. *2
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- Partner：
- ERA Global
https://www.eranyc.com/global/
New York boasts the second largest startup ecosystem in the world (according to StartupGenome). By leveraging one of the world’s largest resources, we aim to expand companies with products and services in categories such as hyphen-tech (e.g., ad-tech, fin-tech, prop-tech, etc.) and e-commerce to the East Coast of North America.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- Has specifically considered expanding into the northern US market; as well as participation of a decision making party regarding overseas expansion.
- Has services or products in the following categories: hyphen tech (e.g. adtech, fintech, proptech) and e-commerce
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Asia
Singapore Course
- Period of application：
- June 27th (Mon) ~ July 25th (Mon)
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
- Partner：
- Rainmaking Innovation Limited
https://rainmaking.io
We aim to expand their business to Southeast Asian market, starting with Singapore as a hub through understanding Singapore as a gateway to the Southeast Asian market, researching insights by Southeast Asian market experts, product market fit verification in the Southeast Asian market, and brushing up their pitches.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- Aiming to scale up through collaboration with Singaporean companies and fundraising.
- Participation of decision making party regarding overseas expansion.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Europe
Germany Course
- Period of application：
July 11th(Mon) ~ August 5th(Fri)
* Deadline has been extended till Monday, August 15
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
- Partner：
- Digitalhub Duesseldorf/Rheinland
https://www.digihub.de/
German Entrepreneurship
https://www.german-entrepreneurship.com/
Research On Investment
https://researchoninvestment.com/
The program will include visits to the local ecosystem and networking with people involved in the ecosystem in fields where Germany leads the world, such as mobility, IoT, smart cities, and energy, as well as online matchmaking between German companies engaged in open innovation and startups aiming to expand their business to Germany.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- Participants must be specifically considering their business expansion into Germany in the fields of automotive, MaaS, environment, energy, batteries, healthcare, ICT, IoT, advanced materials, food tech, agri-tech, etc.
- Participants must be able to speak English and also make a decision on their business expansion to Germany
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Europe
London Course
- Period of application：
July 11th(Mon) ~ August 5th(Fri)
* Deadline has been extended till Monday, August 15
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online(Partially includes an overseas travel program *1 )
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in January or February for approximately one week.
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in January or February for approximately one week.
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
All expenses required for the overseas travel program
such as round-trip air tickets (excluding the
accommodation expenses and travel expenses during
the program) must be borne by participants. *2
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- Partner：
- Oxentia
https://www.oxentia.com/
London is the 4th largest city in the world in terms of investment in start-ups, and the largest in Europe. This course will help you develop a business strategy for the UK and network with local partners and potential investors, utilising the Golden Triangle ecosystem, which also includes Oxford and Cambridge.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- completed POC and a “team” including dedicated business development personnel is formed.
- Has products and services backed by your company’s own technology (regardless of field)
- Participants must be able to speak English and also make a decision on their business expansion to UK and Europe
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Asia
Shenzhen Course
- Period of application：
August 8th (Mon) ~ September 2nd (Fri)
* Deadline has been extended till Monday, September 12
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online
- Language：
- English or Chinese
(Japanese – Chinese translator available)
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
- Partner：
- The Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS)
https://en.tsinghua-sz.org/
Focusing on the areas of carbon neutrality, medical/biotech/healthcare, mobility, and industrial IoT, we will help companies expand their business to the Chinese market through Shenzhen as a gateway, materialize their ideas and technologies by leveraging the local supply chain, and PoC.
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- Aiming to scale up through collaboration with Chinese companies and utilization of local resources
- Participation of decision making party regarding expansion in China.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
North America
Silicon Valley Course
- Period of application：
- September 5th (Mon) ~ October 7th (Fri)
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online
(Partially includes an overseas travel program *1)
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in January or February for approximately one week.
- *1 The overseas travel program is currently scheduled to take place in January or February for approximately one week.
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
All expenses required for the overseas travel program
such as round-trip air tickets (excluding the
accommodation expenses and travel expenses during
the program) must be borne by participants. *2
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- *2
The overseas travel program may be suddenly canceled and switched to an online program considering the situation surrounding COVID-19 and other local conditions. Please note that you will not be compensated for any costs, losses, or damages, including costs incurred by participants or related parties to participate in the overseas travel program and cancellation fees of air tickets.
- Partner：
- 10X
https://www.10xinnovationlab.com/
Through the mentors in Silicon Valley, this program aims to raise funds from local investors and acquire business partners by validating business models, gaining local user insights, and brushing up pitches.
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years, if incorporated.
- Must be a seed or early stage start-up company.
- Has specifically considered expanding into the northern US market; as well as participation of a decision making party regarding overseas expansion.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo