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X-HUB TOKYO 2023
Wrap-up Event
Going Global: Startups’ Overseas Expansion Strategies and Practices

In this Wrap-up Event, Prof. Iriyama Akie of Waseda University Business School will provide a keynote speech on the strategy of overseas expansion for startups under the title of “Management for Startups: New Common Sense of Global Strategy.” Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world insight, Prof. Iriyama will illuminate the path for Japanese startups to conquer the global stage.

Tue. 19 Mar. 16:00-19:00 (JST)

Entry fee：Free

Venue: City Lab Tokyo
Online: Zoom Webinar

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X-HUB TOKYO 2023 INBOUND PROGRAM Pitch Event

The INBOUND PROGRAM Pitch Event invites overseas startups from 2 domains (Mobility, CleanTech) with novel and unique products/services to pitch to our Japanese audience interested in collaborating with global startups. We look forward to participation from startups, VCs, CVCs, large corporations and those who seek to create a business partnership with these startups.

Mobility: December 12, 4:00-5:00pm
CleanTech: December 14, 4:00-5:00pm

*Please note that the contents are subject to change.

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X-HUB TOKYO #4 Overseas Expansion Seminar 2023
Overcome the first hurdle to overseas expansion

The #4 Overseas Expansion Seminar will provide information issues in the early stages of overseas expansion and share insights and real-life experiences of overseas expansion. In the first half of the event, Mr. Tomoyuki Mizuno, COO of Creww, Inc. will be invited to share useful knowledge focusing on issues that many startups aiming to expand overseas face, such as “understanding local market trends and needs” and “developing and verifying business plans.

Date: September 5th (Tue) 11:00-13:05 (JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO #3 Overseas Expansion Seminar 2023
How to Succeed in New York
～Reality of Startup Expansion and Key to Success～

The #3 Overseas Expansion Seminar will provide information on the features and attractions of the New York market. In the first half of the event, Mr. Daiki Nakajima, JETRO New York office, Director, Business Development, will be invited to share an overview and characteristics of the startup ecosystem and the support available for expansion in New York.

Date: July 27th (Thu) 9:00-11:10 (JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO #2 Overseas Expansion Seminar 2023
European Expansion Strategy ～Successful expansion into London and European markets～

In the #２ Overseas Expansion Seminar, we will present the characteristics and charms of the London and European markets. In the first half of the event, Mr. Kamimaeda Naoki, London Office Representative and Europe Division Head of Global Brain Co will be invited to share an overview and characteristics of each ecosystem.

Date: July 10th (Mon) 17:00~19:10(JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO #1 Overseas Expansion Seminar 2023
Entering Asian Markets ～Overseas expansion to Singapore and Manila～

The #1 Overseas Expansion Seminar will provide information on the features and attractions of the Singapore and Manila markets. In the first half of the event, Mr. Tan Fabian, Counsellor (Commercial) of Singapore Embassy in Tokyo and Regional Director of Northeast Asia and Oceania of Enterprise Singapore, and Mr. Akihiko Yoshida, Director of JETRO Manila Office, will be invited to share an overview and characteristics of each ecosystems and the support available for local expansion in each area.

Date: June 29th (Thu) 11:00-13:20 (JST)

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X-HUB TOKYO Kickoff Event 2023
How Japanese startups can compete globally

In 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: June 12 (Mon) 17:00~20:15 *Doors open at 16:30