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2021 X-HUB TOKYO
Accomplishment Report Event

X-HUB TOKYO aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market.

In the Accomplishment Report Event, 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. We also invite Mr. Yamamoto Yasumasa, known as an author of “How will technology of next generation change the world?” as a lecturer, and he gives a keynote speech about the latest trends of startups and technology in overseas and comparison to Japanese startups. Also, Kenjiro Momi, Representative Director President CRC, at
TOYOKOH Inc. talks about the benefit for domestic startups to expand their business into overseas, keys for success, and experience of failure.

On the same day, Cross-National Event is going to be held which consists of cross-national event and panel discussion that Tokyo and international startups compete with and learn from each other. It aims to promote interaction between domestic startups that expand their business into overseas and international startups that expand their business into Tokyo.


We welcome not only startups, but also supporters and institutions to join us in this event!

Date: 2022/3/17(Thu)
Accomplishment report event ：4PM~7PM(JST)
(Cross-national event：10AM~12:40AM(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.

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X-HUB 2021
INBOUND PROGRAM
PITCH EVENT

X-HUB INBOUND PROGRAM provides chances to enter to Tokyo for 30 global selected startups in the three business domains: FinTech, Mobility, and CleanTech.
In this event, selected startups from around the world will be pitching to the audience. We look forward to participation from VC, CVC, and those who seek business partnership with global startups.
Also, a handful of startups will be chosen by the audience to proceed to the Cross-national Pitch Event to be held in mid-March.
Please feel free to join and vote for startups that you think are great!

Date:
FinTech: February 16th (Wed), 2022 3pm-5pm JST
Mobility: February 24th (Thu), 2022 3pm-5pm JST
CleanTech: March 2nd (Wed), 2022 3pm-5pm JST
*Please note that the Mobility course will be hosted on Thursday, due to a national holiday on Wednesday.

Entry fee：Free

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

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X-HUB TOKYO 2021
#5 Learning by example: Japanese companies and global open innovation
～Creating businesses that make an impact～

The X-HUB TOKYO project, sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aims to support Tokyo-based startups in their international endeavors and to revitalize the city's economy through collaboration with globally active overseas startups.

The #5 Overseas Development Seminar will focus on the necessity and challenges of global open innovation between startups and large companies. In addition, the seminar will dive into what businesses with a potential to create a social impact are, based on actual examples of collaboration.

We welcome not only startups, but also supporters and institutions to join us in this session!

Date：2022/1/21 (Fri) 18:00~21:00 (JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO 2021
#4 Overseas Expansion Seminar
From cutting-edge eye from Silicon Valley

X-HUB TOKYO aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market. The Overseas Expansion Seminar, which consists of five sessions, targets startups aiming at overseas expansion and support organizations considering collaboration with overseas startups and will share (1) the characteristics of the ecosystem in each area and (2) know-how necessary for overseas expansion.

In the #4 Overseas Expansion Seminar, we focus on Silicon Valley, the world-largest startup mecca to uncover the unique characteristics the area has to offer. The speakers will provide insights on not only the current ecosystem of Silicon Valley, but also experience the entrepreneurship ecosystem first-hand and tips for successful business strategies for global business expansion.

We welcome not only startups, but also supporters and institutions to join us in this session!

Date：2021/10/22 (Fri) 10:00~13:00 (JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO 2021
#3 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Challenge to New York ~Creating a Business Strategy for Market Entry~

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's X-HUB TOKYO project aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market. The Overseas Expansion Seminar, which consists of five sessions, targets startups aiming at overseas expansion and support organizations considering collaboration with overseas startups and will share (1) the characteristics of the ecosystem in each area and (2) know-how necessary for overseas expansion.

In the #3 Overseas Expansion Seminar, we will focus on the world’s second largest startup ecosystem – the Big Apple – to uncover the unique characteristics the city has to offer. The speakers will provide insight on not only the current ecosystem of New York, but also tips and tricks on entering and succeeding as a startup in this market.

We welcome not only startups, but also supporters and institutions to join us in this session!

Date：2021/9/17（Fri）9：00～12：00(JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO 2021
#2 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Take Singapore for Gateway to Asia Market -Tips for successful global expansion-

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's X-HUB TOKYO project aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market. The Overseas Expansion Seminar, which consists of five sessions, targets startups aiming at overseas expansion and support organizations considering collaboration with overseas startups, and will share (1) the characteristics of the ecosystem in each area and (2) the know-how necessary for overseas expansion.

In the #2 Overseas Expansion Seminar, we will focus on Singapore, the heart of Asia-Pacific region where has been developed as a hub for international business market based on governmental regime to welcome foreign companies.
We share tips and tricks for business strategy for overseas expansion.

We are looking forward to welcoming not only startups, but also supporters and institutions!

Date：2021/8/13（Fri）18：00～21：00(JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO 2021
#1 Overseas Expansion Seminar
From Tokyo to Germany
-Tips for startups to expand Germany-

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's X-HUB TOKYO project aims to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market. The Overseas Expansion Seminar, which consists of five sessions, targets startups aiming at overseas expansion and support organizations considering collaboration with overseas startups, and will share (1) the characteristics of the ecosystem in each area and (2) the know-how necessary for overseas expansion.

In the #1 Overseas Expansion Seminar, we will focus on the area of Germany and plan to introduce hints for overseas expansion that can be obtained from the characteristics of Germany, which has been developed as a core city of Europe startup ecosystem. We will also share tips and tricks for business strategy for overseas expansion.

We are looking forward to welcoming not only startups, but also supporters and institutions.

Date：July. 16th (Fri) 2021 18:00-21:00(JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO Kickoff Event 2021
Business implication of pandemic at the New Normal Era
-Challenges and Possibilities in a New Era-

Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit us last year, its global impact has significantly changed our lifestyle, including physical restrictions in transportation services, which alternatively gave an advent of various business innovations.

One of the major effects that this pandemic brought upon us is the urge demand for a contactless society which accelerated the adoption of digital transformation followed by new IT / IoT technologies. Given that impact, it facilitated the online-video conference and work-from-home, and businesses in the New Normal era has already transcended physical distance restrictions in the past. As physical distance constraints has been reduced, global business is significantly accelerating its market speed at an unprecedented rate.

Under such circumstances, it seems rather inefficient to manage your business solely based on domestic resources, and should be undeniable to say that the recruiting oversea talent is necessary to conduct one’s business with the rapid global market speed.

Nevertheless, under high uncertainty in the business as the impact of COVID-19 deepens, it is more difficult than ever for one company or one organization to reconstruct management strategies and establish new business alliances. We as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched the program “X-HUB TOKYO” with the motivation to support the global activities of startups in Tokyo and revitalize the city's economy through exchanges with overseas startups that are active in the global market. Our ultimate goal is to create a global ecosystem in Tokyo that promotes and concretes the international business relationship.

At this Kick-Off Event, we will be holding seminars with the opening on the outline of X-HUB TOKYO 2021, comparison of the business ecosystem between overseas and Japan, the necessity of overseas expansion with an eye on the new normal era, and its business strategy.

In the first half of the event, Mr. Phillip Seiji Vincent, CEO and Managing Partner of Plug and Play Japan will give us a talk on the current global business situation after the pandemic outbreak and the latest startup ecosystem. Understanding the latest overseas ecosystem trends with actual examples, it clarifies what the Japanese market has been facing as obstacles to prevent oversea expansions and how we should overcome those issues in the new normal era. In addition, the talk will cover the tips for Japanese startups for the oversea expansion and also the possibilities of open innovation.

In order for startups to expand overseas and succeed, they must overcome various hurdles and challenges that differ from the domestic market.On the other hand, the current situation is that there are not many opportunities to share real experiences of overseas expansion in an open space. Therefore, in the latter half of the event, Mr. Toru Tokushige, Founder and CEO of Terra Motors Corporation and Terra Drone Corporation will give us a talk about the thoughts of the company's founding, the background to the expansion of Asian countries such as Bangladesh and the Philippines, and the overseas startup companies from Japan should know. We will talk about the know-how of development and the actual situation.

Schedule
1. Overview of X-HUB TOKYO 2021
2. Keynote Speech "Challenging the New Normal Era (tentative)"
  Mr. Phillip Seiji Vincent, Plug and Play Japan, CEO & Managing Partner
3. Senior entrepreneur session "Struggle to Create a Global Mega-Startup"
  Mr. Toru Tokushige, Terra Motors Corporation and Terra Drone Corporation, Founder & CEO
4. Overview of the 2021 OUTBOUND PROGRAM

*The contents of each session may be modified without notice.

We are looking forward to the participation of not only start-ups, but also those from support organizations as well.

Date：June. 22nd (Tue) 2021 18:00-21:00(JST)

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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X-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
Participation fee: free

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India’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
Participation fee: free

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Taiwan & 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
Participation fee: free

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Forefront 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
Participation fee: free

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China 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
Participation fee: free

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Gateway 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 Tips

India, 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
Participation fee: free

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Netherlands: 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?

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Hello 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
Participation fee: free

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The 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
Participation fee: free

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What 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
Participation fee: free

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Why 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
Participation fee: Free

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Overseas 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
Participation fee: free

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X-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

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X-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
Admission: Free

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The 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
Admission：Free

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【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)
Admission：Free

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The 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
Admission：Free

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【Global Startup Lab 20th】~Taiwan Special Edition~
The Latest Trends of Taiwanese Startup Ecosystem and Taiwanese Startups Roadshow

Among 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)
Admission: Free

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【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)
Admission: Free

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【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
Fees: free

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The 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

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【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

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The 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
Admission: Free

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Global 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)
Admission: Free

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X-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.
Admission: Free

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Startups 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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【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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X-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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Venture 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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【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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Trends of startup ecosystems around the world & overseas FinTech / Block Chain startup pitch

Japan is a developing country of start-up ecosystem, compared with countries all over the world. How are ecological systems in place in cities such as Silicon Valley, Boston, Berlin and London and how are they functioning now? It is an opportunity to deepen your understandings about the world today by learning the trend of the startup ecosystem that is useful for both start-ups and large enterprises, and through the pitch of start-ups of FinTech and Block Chain systems that are moving abroad. Be sure to participate.

Date: November 22 (Tue.)
Time: 7:00 p.m.~ 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Vanue: Plug and Play Shibuya Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation
(Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, 1-10-8, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 〒150-0043)
Sponsor: X-HUB TOKYO (Operated by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co.)
Capacity: 100 participants

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Effective Asian/European top talent management and case study

Recruitment and development of global human resources will be the key for Japanese companies to succeed abroad. In this event, we will explore hints for success in concrete success stories about how to adopt and utilize leading global talent in Asia and Europe. Be sure to participate.

Date: November 14th (Tue.)
Time: 7:00 p.m.~ 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Vanue: Plug and Play Shibuya Powered by Tokyu Land Corporation
(Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building, 1-10-8, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 〒150-0043)
Sponsor: X-HUB TOKYO (Operated by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co.)
Capacity: 50 participants

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X-HUB TOKYO Kick-Off Event

The X-HUB TOKYO Kick-Off Event will welcome overseas collaborative partners as guests and hold activities that include introducing global trends and having a panel discussion on overseas expansion.

Date: October 30th (Mon.)
Time: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum D5
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 100 participants
Note: The event will be closed to further participants when capacity is reached.