Kumamoto City
Overseas pitches by 6 startups released!
We will hold Demo Day, a program hosted by Kumamoto City!
Kumamoto City (Mayor: Kazufumi Onishi), in cooperation with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), targets startups that are expected to grow and aim to expand globally. We are implementing the “Pre-Preparation Boot Camp to Global Acceleration Program in KUMAMOTO”, which is a program aimed at improving
On July 10th, as part of the above program, we will hold an event where the six selected companies will present their pitches and reviews for overseas audiences to the general public. Please join us if you are a student or want to start a business.
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Date: July 10, 2023 (Monday) 10:00-17:00
Venue: XOSS POINT. (1-14-1 Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Online (distributed by Zoom)
Company on stage: 1. Toy Medical Co., Ltd.
2. Salmon Tech Co., Ltd.
3. Mr. Orange Co., Ltd.
4. Fukunari Co., Ltd.
5. Cone Tech Co., Ltd.
6. AMI Co., Ltd.
Commentator: Mr. Mark Kato (CEO of Silicon Valley-Japan Business Consulting) Mr. Ryo Murashige (CEO of One Drops Inc.)
Participation fee: Free
■ Schedule
10:00-10:30 Reception
10:45-11:15 Toy Medical Co., Ltd.
11:30-12:00 Salmon Tech Co., Ltd.
13:30-14:00 Mr. Orange Co., Ltd.
14:15-14:45 Fukunari Co., Ltd.
15:00-15:30 Cone Tech Co., Ltd.
15:45-16:15 AMI Co., Ltd.
16:30-17:00 GSAP (Global Startup Acceleration Program) introduction *For the pitch, each company chooses their preferred language (Japanese or English), and there is no interpretation.
■ How to apply
Please apply from the link below ↓
https://www.jetro.go.jp/events/kum/b2bac4eed51d0bb7.html
■July 10 DemoDay commentator
Mr. Mark Kato (CEO, Silicon Valley-Japan Business Consulting) Marketing and business development specialist. 12 years of business experience in Japan and 12 years in Silicon Valley. Living in Silicon Valley.
Mr. Ryo Murashige (CEO, One Drops Inc.)
Founded One Drops Co., Ltd. in Tokyo in 2014. Operates management advisory business, shared global human resources business, global leader education business, etc.
What is the Pre-Preparation Boot Camp to Global Acceleration Program in KUMAMOTO?
Organizer: Kumamoto City, JETRO Kumamoto, Supported by: Kumamoto Prefecture Period: April 2023 to September 2023, Participating companies: 6 startups in the prefecture
Contents: Individual company mentoring, seminars, Demo Day (simulated pitch event)
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), along with the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, was selected for the GSAP (Global Startup Acceleration Program), a program that supports the overseas expansion of startup companies nationwide with the aim of developing the domestic startup ecosystem. Aiming to do so, we will implement business plans and brush up pitching skills. What is GSAP (Global Startup Acceleration Program)?
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(Recruitment period: June 22nd to July 26th, 2023)
■ Contact information
〒860-8601 1-1 Tedorihoncho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City (Kumamoto City Hall Main Building 8F)
Kumamoto City Economic and Tourism Bureau Industry Department Entrepreneurship and New Industry Support Division
Telephone: 096-328-2392 (Direct) (Contact: Takiishi, Kitamura) Email: kigyoushinsangyou@city.kumamoto.lg.jp
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