OUTBOUND
The OUTBOUND PROGRAM supports Tokyo-based start-up companies in their journey of global expansion in an aim to maintain the city’s global competitiveness.Consisting of six courses – Silicon Valley, New York, Singapore, Manila, London,Europe.– we have partnered with global accelerators across the world with expertise in local ecosystems of the regions mentioned. In cooperation with global accelerators, this program will provide Tokyo-based start-up companies with abundant opportunities to connect with various global business partners and investigators through bootcamps and mentoring sessions.
※OUTBOUND PROGRAM is operated by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Contact information
ARK Mori Building 6F, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006, Japan
X-HUB TOKYO Management Office, JETRO Startup Division
Tel: 03-3582-5770
Email: JETRO_XHUB@jetro.go.jp
North America
Silicon Valley Course
- Period of application：
- Jun 1st (Thu) ~ Jun 25th (Sun) 17:00JST
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Acceleration Program: Both Online and In-Person (Tokyo)
Visit Onsite Program: Silicon Valley / Approximately 5 days during the week of September 18th (tentative)
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
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As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- 10X Innovation Lab
https://www.10xinnovationlab.com/
Sillicon Valley Course is aimed to help startups expand their business into North America and scale up their business globally. In Sillicon Valley, well-developed business environment such as funding and human resources for startups, participants can connect with local professionals and investors. The program also includes visits to Disrupt, a tech event for early-stage companies seeking to raise capitals in Silicon Valley.
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years.
- Must be a seed or early stage start-up company.
- Must be able to speak English and has specifically considered expanding into the overseas market; as well as participation of a decision making party regarding US market expansion.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course.
- To be able to report on business negotiation agreements (business tie-ups, fundraising, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project, and to cooperate in the dissemination of the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Information Session
Join us for an information session on the X-HUB OUTBOUND PROGRAM Silicon Valley Course, organized by JETRO and the Silicon Valley course accelerator, 10X Innovation Lab. The session will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 13:00 to 13:45 JST.Whether you’re considering participation or represent a company interested in learning more about 10X Innovation Lab, we invite you to attend. Following the session, we will email you the URL to view the information session.
※This information session has ended. Thank you for your participation.
North America
New York Course
- Period of application：
- June 1st (Thu) ~ August 4th (Fri) 17:00JST
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected.
- Place：
- Acceleration Program: Both Online and In-Person (Tokyo)
Visit Onsite Program: New York / Planned for October 23th – 27th (tentative).
*The Schedule for the trip has been moved up one week from the original schedule on June 1 (Oct. 30-Nov. 3)
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
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As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- ERA Global
https://www.eranyc.com/global/
The NY course is for companies seeking to expand their business in North America and New York, the largest GRP in North America. In this program, you can acquire specific business matching opportunities, brush up on pitches and improve marketing skills in North America region.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years.
- Must have a “team” including a person responsible for business development.
- You must have product services backed by its own proprietary technology, have already achieved PMF (Product Market Fit) in Japan, and have a certain level of traction.
- You must have a decision-maker who can speak English at a business level and who has the authority to make decisions regarding the North American expansion; as well as participation of the decision maker in this course.
- Must agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to the course.
- To be able to cooperate in the dissemination of project results by reporting on business agreements (business alliances, funding, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Asia
Singapore Course
- Period of application：
- June 1st (Thu) ~ July 24th (Mon) 17:00JST
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Acceleration Program: Online
Visit Onsite Program: Singapore / Planned for November 14-18th (tentative).
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
- ※
As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- Rainmaking
https://rainmaking.io/
The Singapore Course is designed to help companies enter the Southeast Asian market, starting from Singapore as a hub. Through understanding the role of Singapore as a gateway to the Southeast Asian market, studying insights by professionals of Southeast Asian market, verifying market fit in the Southeast Asian market, and brushing up pitches.
By participating in Fintech Festival(Nov 15-17), largest tech event in Singapore, the companies will gain connections with local stakeholders throughout Southeast Asia.
By participating in Fintech Festival(Nov 15-17), largest tech event in Singapore, the companies will gain connections with local stakeholders throughout Southeast Asia.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 year.
- Is a company that has achieved PMF (Product Market Fit) in other markets such as Japan
- Has solutions and services backed by your company’s technology (B2B, SaaS, AI, Blockchain, Fintech,DX Fields)
- You must have a decision-maker who can speak English at a business level and who has the authority to make decisions regarding the North American expansion; as well as participation of the decision maker in this course.
- Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course, including the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023.
- To be able to report on business negotiation agreements (business tie-ups, fundraising, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project, and to cooperate in the dissemination of the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Asia
Manila Course
- Period of application：
- Jun 1st (Thu) ~ July 14th (Fri) 17:00JST
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Acceleration Program: Online
Visit Onsite Program: Manila / Approximately 2-4 days during the week of October 9th (tentative)
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
- ※
As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- TechShake
https://www.techshake.asia/
The Manila Course is for companies looking to expand their business to the Philippines, through participation in the IGNITE tech event (Oct 12-13). Philippines is regarded as a starting point for Japanese companies looking to expand into Southeast Asia, Europe and US with its geographical advantage, rich human resources of English-speaking and cost advantage. Based on the high demand from Japanese companies, we will strengthen our support for expansion into Southeast Asia.
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years.
- You must have a decision-maker who can speak English at a business level and who has the authority to make decisions regarding the Philippines expansion; as well as participation of the decision maker in this course.
- Looking to expand in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, that provide products, technologies, and services related to the following industries;
Target industries: AI/IoT, SaaS, FinTech, AgriTech, LogisticsTech, HealthTech, GreenTech, E-commerce and other DX - Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course, including pitching and booth participation at IGNITE.
- To be able to report on business negotiation agreements (business tie-ups, fundraising, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project, and to cooperate in the dissemination of the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Europe
London Course
- Period of application：
- Jun 1st (Thu) ~ July 17th (Mon) 17:00JST
- Number of selected companies：
- Approximately 10 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Acceleration Program: Both Online and In-Person (Tokyo)
Visit Onsite Program: London / Approximately 10 days around January to early February (tentative).
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
- ※
As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- L Marks
https://lmarks.com/
The London Course is for companies looking to develop their own markets Europe. London is the 4th largest city in the world for startup investment and has the largest ecosystem in Europe. The course focuses on. Deep Tech, Clean Tech, and Healthcare services, aiming to raise funds from local investors and acquire business partners.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years.
- Has advanced nature of the product/service, high motivation to develop UK business, advanced IP strategy and technology development status, and traction.
- completed POC and have a “team” including a person responsible for business development.
- Has products and services backed by your company’s own technology (Deeptech,Healthcare,Cleantech,Digital tech fields)
- Participants must be able to speak English and also make a decision on their business expansion to UK and Europe
- To be able to report on business negotiation agreements (business tie-ups, fundraising, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project, and to cooperate in the dissemination of the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo
Europe
Europe Course
- Period of application：
June 16th（Fri） ~ July 17th (Mon) 17:00JST
September 4th（Mon）~13th（Wed）15:00JST
*Second call for applications is now open.
- Number of selected companies：
First Call:Approximately 10 companies will be selected
Second Call:Approximately 5 companies will be selected
- Place：
- Online (some Visit Onsite Programs will be included ※)
※November 12-17th (tentative).
- Language：
- English
- Entry Fee：
- Free of charge
The cost of accommodations and local transportation during the visit onsite program will be covered by JETRO.Participants will be responsible for their own expenses
for travel and non-program activities.※
- ※
As for visit onsite program, there is a possibility of canceling the travel and switching to the online program depends on the infection and situation in the destination country.
In case of canceling the travel, no compensation will be provised for expenses spent by participants and others involved in participating for the visit onsite program, or for any other expenses, losses, or damages, including canceling fee of airline tickets and other related expenses.
- Partner：
- Beta-i
https://beta-i.com/
The Europe Course is for companies trying to expand their business in Europe. The objective of the program is to exhibit at Websummit (Nov 13-16), a tech event for early-stage startups seeking to raise funds, and to make connections with local officials.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Is a company based in Tokyo, owning a physical office within the city.
- Is a company that has been in business for less than 10 years.
- Is a company that has raised less than 5M (USD) and already has a product (any hardware or software).
- Must have a “team” including a person responsible for business development.
- You must have product services backed by its own proprietary technology (Any field is acceptable).
- Participants must be able to speak English and also make a decision on their business expansion to Europe
- Agree to the terms and conditions and be able to participate in all programs related to this course, including the WEB Summit.
- To be able to report on business negotiation agreements (business tie-ups, fundraising, etc.) that lead to overseas expansion and their prospects through a questionnaire administered by the secretariat to ascertain the results of the project, and to cooperate in the dissemination of the results of the project.
How to apply
STEP1: Register by entering your information in JETRO’s websiteSTEP2: Upload your pitch material and company logo