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application is closed2021 X-HUB TOKYO
Accomplishment Report EventIn 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.
Date: 2022/3/17(Thu)
Accomplishment report event ：4PM~7PM(JST)
(Cross-national event：10AM~12:40AM(JST))
Entry fee：Free
Place：Zoom
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application is closedX-HUB TOKYO 2021
#5 Learning by example: Japanese companies and global open innovation
～Creating businesses that make an impact～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.
Date：2022/1/21 (Fri) 18:00~21:00 (JST)
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#4 Overseas Expansion Seminar
From cutting-edge eye from Silicon ValleyIn 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.
Date：2021/10/22 (Fri) 10:00~13:00 (JST)
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#3 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Challenge to New York ~Creating a Business Strategy for Market Entry~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.
Date：2021/9/17（Fri）9：00～12：00(JST)
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#2 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Take Singapore for Gateway to Asia Market -Tips for successful global 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.
Date：2021/8/13（Fri）18：00～21：00(JST)
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#1 Overseas Expansion Seminar
From Tokyo to Germany
-Tips for startups to expand Germany-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.
Date：July. 16th (Fri) 2021 18:00-21:00(JST)
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application is closedX-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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application is closedWhat 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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application is closedReal Talk on Global Entrepreneurship
Getting a head start for a great successThe 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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application is closedHow to leverage the U.S. Startup Ecosystem
Overseas market strategies that Startups from Japan need to keep in mindIn 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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application is closedHow 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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application is closedTips for startups to expand Shenzhen, the leading DX city.
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 Shenzhen, China, and plan to introduce hints for overseas expansion that can be obtained from the characteristics of Shenzhen, which has developed as a DX city. 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：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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