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X-HUB TOKYO 2022
Wrap-up Event
Strategy and Expansion for startups to gain Global CompetitivenessIn the Wrap-up Event, Dr. Yukihiro Maru, Founder of Leave a Nest. Co., Ltd. and instigator of one of Asia’s largest startup ecosystems who envisions to solve the world’s social issues with deep-tech will provide keynote speech titled “The importance of expanding overseas and the reasons for foreign startups to enter Japan” on why startups should consider expanding abroad. Toshihiko Honkura, partner at i-nest capital, inc., will then give a speech titled “How to become a global startup” and speak on funding and business collaboration, founding branches overseas, and multinational HR management from VC’s perspective.
Date: 2023 March 20 (Mon)
Accomplishment report event :14:00-17:00 (JST)
Entry fee:Free
Place:Zoom
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X-HUB TOKYO 2022 INBOUND PROGRAM Pitch Event
The INBOUND PROGRAM Pitch Event invites overseas startups from 3 domains (Mobility, CleanTech and Life Sciences & Healthcare) with novel and unique products/services to pitch to our Japanese audience interested in collaborating with global startups. We look forward to participation from VCs, CVCs, large corporations and those who seek to create a business partnership with these startups.
Mobility: February 10, 16:00-18:00
CleanTech: February 17, 16:00-18:00
Life Sciences & Healthcare: February 24, 16:00-18:00
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X-HUB TOKYO 2022 INBOUND PROGRAM Roundtable
The INBOUND PROGRAM Roundtable invites overseas startups from 3 domains (Mobility, CleanTech and Life Sciences & Healthcare) with novel and unique products/services. We invite our Tokyo-based startups from any and all domains to connect and interact with these overseas startups in this Roundtable to discuss points to consider when going global, tips on localization, what overseas startups look for in Japanese and Tokyo-based startups, and more!
Mobility: January 10, 10:00-11:00 and 18:30-19:30
CleanTech: January 11, 10:00-11:00 and 18:30-19:30
Life Sciences & Healthcare: January 12, 10:00-11:00 and 18:30-19:30
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X-HUB TOKYO 2022 #5 Seminar
Open innovation required for large companies today
~New business creation with overseas startups~The #5 seminar will focus on global open innovation by large companies in three areas: Life Science & Healthcare, CleaTech, and Mobility. For each of these areas, a representative accelerator from each area will be invited to share an overview of the area and the latest information. After that, the accelerator and a representative large company in that area will discuss the necessity of collaborating with startups and how to create new businesses that make an impact, while sharing examples from large companies.
December 9th (Fri) 18:00~20:15
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#4 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Learning from the world’s largest innovation city
~How startups can expand to “Silicon Valley”~#4 Overseas Expansion Seminar focuses on Silicon Valley. In the seminar, we present the characteristics and charms of Silicon Valley market. In the first half of the event, Ms. Risa Ishii, Japanese Partnerships Director of Plug and Play Tech Center, will be invited to share an overview and the latest information of the ecosystems in Silicon Valley. In addition, as a senior success company, Mr. Osamu Yamada, General Manager, Organization Strategy (Former Executive Vice President) of Cybozu, Inc., will be invited to talk about the reality of doing business in Silicon Valley. Later in the event we will invite Mr. Takashi Kato, Partner and US Office Representative of Global Brain Corporation, to talk about the strategies that startups aiming to expand to Silicon Valley should know.
September 30 (Fri) 11:00-13:10 (JST)
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#3 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Attractiveness of Tech City Shenzhen
~Local Reality and Keys to Success~#3 Overseas Expansion Seminar focuses on Shenzhen. In the seminar, we present the characteristics and charms of Shenzhen market. In the first half of the event, Mr. Toshikazu Tanaka, Founder CEO of Takumi Innovators and Founding Partner of Takumi Capital, and Eric Cui, Co-founding Partner of Takumi Capital, will be invited to share an overview and the latest information of the ecosystems in Shenzhen. In addition, as a senior startup, Mr. Junichi Fujioka, President & CEO of JENESIS CO., LTD, a very active Japanese entrepreneur in Shenzhen, will be invited to talk about the reality of doing business in Shenzhen. Later in the event we will invite Mr.Ji Ke, PARTNER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR of HAX, to talk about the strategies that startups aiming to expand to Shenzhen should know.
August 25 (Thu) 18:00-20:10 (JST)
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#2 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Entering European Markets
~Comparison ecosystems of Germany and London~#2 Overseas Expansion Seminar focuses on Germany and London. In the seminar, we present the characteristics and charms of the Germany and London market. In the first half of the event, Mr.Masahide Sakishige, Executive Director of JETRO London Office and Ms.Yoko Nakamura, Director of JETRO Berlin Office will be invited to share an overview and the latest information of the ecosystems in London and Germany. In addition, as a senior startup, Mr. Yoshikazu Takasaki, CEO of DoremingJapan Co.,Ltd., who has a base in London and is challenging London expansion will be invited to talk about the reality of London expansion. Later in the event, a panel discussion will be held. Mr. Keiichiro Yano, Co founder & CEO of SWAT Lab.Inc., Mr. Shuhei Kataoka, and Mr. Alex Taisuke Odajima, who is the CEO of EDGEof INNOVATION, LLC, will talk about the latest trends in Germany and London, and the strategies that startups aiming to develop should know.
Date:July 11 (Mon) 18:00-20:10 (JST)
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#1 Overseas Expansion Seminar
Seeking the Hub of Asia: Singapore
– undertaking global expansion#1 Overseas Expansion Seminar focuses on Singapore, an Asian Pacific regional hub which developed as the most business-friendly destination in the world for companies looking to expand overseas. In the seminar, we present the characteristics and charms of the Singapore market. In the first half of the event, we have invited Mr. Fabian Tan of Enterprise Singapore, who will share an overview of and the newest information on the ecosystem of Singapore.
Date:July 1 (Fri) 18:00-20:10 (JST)
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X-HUB TOKYO Kickoff Event 2022
Global Trends of Startups and Keys to Successful Overseas Expansion during COVID-19This kickoff event will cover a variety of topics, including the overview of X-HUB TOKYO, the status of the startup ecosystem in Tokyo, trends of globally active startups and its overseas expansion methods, and keys to successful overseas expansion amid the pandemic.
June 22 (Wed) 18:00-21:00 (JST)