Global Startup Ecosystem Meeting - Special Edition

Representatives from embassies, chambers of commerce, and trade and investment promotion organizations gather to walk Japanese startups through the overseas expansion support each country offers. Travel grants, soft-landing programs, local accelerators, visa schemes, and business matching all exist, but the information is scattered, so six to ten countries each get a 7 to 10 minute slot to lay it out. Confirmed speakers come from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Swiss Business Hub, the Netherlands Embassy, and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Each presentation covers the country's startup ecosystem at a glance (market size, key industries, major players), the basics of regulation, taxation, and incorporation for incoming companies, and case studies of Japanese startups that have already made the move. Attendees can compare programs side by side and work out which market fits their current stage. The second half shifts to booth-style networking, with one-on-one consultations and introductions to the country representatives, closing with a reception. The venue is Tokyo Innovation Base 1F Square-2 in Chiyoda, running 14:00 to 18:00.