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application is closedX-HUB 2021
INBOUND PROGRAM
PITCH EVENTX-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. -
application is closedX-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.
Event ReportDate：June. 22nd (Tue) 2021 18:00-21:00(JST)
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application is closedX-HUB 2020
INBOUND PROGRAM
PITCH EVENTX-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. -
application is closedX-HUB 2020
INBOUND PROGRAM
Panel Discussion EventX-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. -
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
Participation fee: free -
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
Participation fee: free -
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
Participation fee: free -
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
Admission：Free -
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)
Admission：Free -
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
Admission：Free -
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)
Admission: Free
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