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🇦🇹🇯🇵Thank you, Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) , for visiting us🇯🇵🇦🇹 🤝 On Nov 28th, the City of Kobe welcomed My Yen Lau and Chiara Witzemann from GIN. It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas on supporting inbound and outbound startup initiatives. 🚀 Following the meeting, we co-hosted the AUSTRIA STARTUP NIGHT in KOBE 2024, a networking event with Austrian food tech startups, fostering meaningful connections. A detailed report on the event will soon be available on the Invest in Kobe website. 🌍 Thank you again for coming from Austria to Kobe! #Kobe #Startups #Austria #GlobalPartnership #Innovation #Invest #GOTOKYO #GOAUSTRIA #InvestinKobe ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Innovation Dojo Japan ANCHOR KOBE（アンカー神戸）Joshua Flannery Naoya Yoshizumi JUNIK BAE Kanako Murase Kaoru Tsukamoto Shiori Fukuda Chihiro Imakita Chie NAITO Simon Psenner

📢 📢Spotlight on Hack. BAR: A Unique Space for Engineers in Kobe We recently interviewed Shohei Ide, CEO of ZEN LLC, to learn about his mission to foster innovation and support the engineering community in Kobe. Hack.BAR isn’t just a gathering place; it’s a hub for ideas and international exchange. With initiatives like Hack.BAR and Awabar Kobe, ZEN LLC is paving the way for a new startup culture in Kobe. 🚀 Check out the full interview on our website (link👇) #Kobe #Innovation #HackBAR #EngineeringCommunity #Startups Shouhi Ide Innovation Dojo Japan Joshua Flannery JUNIK BAE Naoya Yoshizumi Kanako Murase Kaoru Tsukamoto Shiori Fukuda Chihiro Imakita Chie NAITO

🇯🇵Event Report Updated 🇺🇬 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the City of Kobe co-hosted the Ugandan Ministry of ICT and leading ICT startups at ANCHOR KOBE（アンカー神戸）. The event featured presentations on Uganda’s ICT sector, a pitch session by innovative startups, and networking opportunities🚀 🇺🇬The Ugandan entrepreneurs shared their perspectives on Kobe as a gateway for global collaboration, highlighting its potential as a hub for their business expansion. 🖌️ Read the full event report from the link below! #Kobe #Uganda #JICA #Startup #GlobalPartnership #Innovation #InvestinKobe #ICT Innovation Dojo Japan Shiori Fukuda Chihiro Imakita Pearl D. Gakazi Katumba Ivan Koreta Cirus Sumika Mujuni Urbans

🚀 Join the Austrian Startup Night in Kobe! 🚀 We’re excited to bring six trailblazing Austrian startups in #foodtech and #agritech to Japan! Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovative founders, participate in Q&A sessions, and network with key players in the industry. 📅 Date: November 28, 2024 (Thursday) 📍 Location: Anchor Kobe, 15th Floor, Kobe Sannomiya Hankyu Building, Hyogo ⏰ Time: 17:00 - 20:00 (doors open at 16:30) 🎟 Free admission, networking dinner included ✨ Secure your spot by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gdmVhVHk 🌱 Participating startups: https://lnkd.in/gXfeaGzb 🌎 Co-hosted by: Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) , Hyogo Prefecture City of Kobe, Innovation Dojo Japan, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA

🌍🚀 Meet Kobe at Hack Osaka 2024! 🚀🌍 The City of Kobe is excited to participate in the Global Innovation Conference Hack Osaka 2024! At our booth (No. 79 in hall B&C), we’ll introduce Kobe’s innovative startup initiatives. Stop by to learn how Kobe is fostering innovation, supporting startups, and creating opportunities for collaboration across the Kansai region and beyond. 🌐 We look forward to connecting with entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from around the world to create new opportunities 🤝 👉 Event Details 🗓 Date: November 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM 📍 Venue: Knowledge Capital Congres Convention Center See you at Hack Osaka 2024! #Kobe #Startup #HackOsaka #GlobalPartnership #Business #Investment #InvestinKobe Shiori Fukuda Chihiro Imakita Chie NAITO

📢 🇳🇬On November 25, join us in Kobe for an exciting seminar on the Nigerian startup ecosystem! Two experts, Mr. Nobuhiko Ichimiya from AAIC | Asia Africa Investment & Consulting and Mr. Fuwa Naonobu from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will share insights on how Japanese companies can collaborate with Nigerian startups. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Shiori Fukuda Chie NAITO Chihiro Imakita Arisa Sumi Yuki Oka 起業プラザひょうご運営管理者 （コミュニティリンク）Kiriko Takahashi Aoyama Shiori

Thank you, UNSW Founders, for visiting us 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🚀 Recently, the City of Kobe welcomed Joseph W. Po, PhD from UNSW Founders to discuss potential pathways for collaboration, focusing on Health 10X Program alumni entering Kobe's startup ecosystem. 🚀 We shared Kobe's startup initiatives, including the KOBE Biomedical Innovation Cluster and the Kansai Life Science Accelerator Program, and highlighted the support available for international startups. Thank you again for visiting us ✨ 👉 To learn more about our support for international startups, please visit our website below. #starup #Kobe #GlobalPartnership #Business #Invest #InvestinKobe Joseph W. Po, PhD Marisa W. Shiori Fukuda Chie NAITO

✨ Kobe and Riga: Celebrating 50 Years of Partnership & Exploring New Business Synergies ✨ From November 4 to 7, Kobe City welcomed a delegation from Riga, Latvia, to celebrate our 50-year sister city partnership! 💼The delegation, which included representatives from the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia and several Latvian companies, explored Kobe's business and startup ecosystem, fostering invaluable discussions on future collaboration.🌍 🤝 We’re excited to deepen this legacy of international partnership and innovation! 🇱🇻 For more information, please visit our website below 🛜 #Riga #Latvia #Kobe #startup #GlobalPartnerships #business #invest Linda Helmane Juta Pīrāga Shiori Fukuda Chihiro Imakita Chie NAITO Mai MORIMOTO

🏆 Celebrating Innovation at the Africa Business Contest in Kobe! 🌏 On October 11th, the Africa Business Contest took place in Kobe, bringing together inspiring entrepreneurs working to address Africa’s challenges 💫 This contest, designed to spotlight businesses aimed at solving these pressing issues, received over 90 entries from around the world 🌐 Out of these, 10 exceptional finalists were selected to present their groundbreaking ideas, inspiring everyone in attendance💡✨ We'd like to extend our deepest respect to each of the finalists for their incredible presentations 👏 Your dedication and innovation are lighting the way for a brighter future in Africa 🚀 Congratulations to the winners: 🏆 Best Startup Award: Skin Gourmet (Violet Amoabeng) 🏆 Best Idea Award: DAIKO Waterwheel Project, i-Lab (Sho Tanaka) After the contest, Ms. Ai Taniuchi from WASSHA Inc. delivered an insightful keynote speech, followed by a talk session featuring distinguished guests, including Mr. Kohei Muto from Double Feather Partners, Mr. Kenji Fukuoka from Kobe Institute of Computing, and His Excellency Dr. Nsenda LUKUMWENA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The session and the pitch contest were moderated by Mr. Tomoyuki Naito from Kobe Institute of Computing. The city of Kobe plans to host this contest again next year. When entry submissions open, we’ll announce it here on this LinkedIn account. Stay tuned! 🎉 🎉 Miki Hanzawa Kina Jackson Meiko Fulton Arisa Sumi Yayoi Hyakuta Koji Deguchi Chihiro Imakita Shiori Fukuda

🚀Applications will Close TOMORROW!🚀 👉 Catch Up and Apply Here!https://lnkd.in/gTRU2UE2 - GO KOBE - THE NEXT KITCHEN2025 program co-hosted by JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization KOBE, Hyogo Prefecture, Invest in Kobe, is the golden opportunity for startup companies which has technology helping Food Manufucturing Industry such as AI analytics, Upcycling food waste, Sustainable packages, and more! 🥬Why Join NEXT KITCHEN 2025? This unique program provides an array of invaluable resources to propel your business in the food industry. Participants will benefit from: ・1-on-1 Business Matching: Connect directly with leading Japanese companies. ・Networking Opportunities: Build relationships that could transform your business. ・Site Visits: Gain insights from industry leaders. ・Mentorship: Learn from experts to navigate the Japanese market. ・Showcases: Present your innovations to potential partners. ・Leading Japanese Companies Involved ・You will have access to over 20 prominent companies, including: Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.,Juchheim Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Wismettac Group, Future Food Fund, 👀 Focus Areas for Innovation Participating companies are interested in groundbreaking solutions in areas such as: ・Factory and storage robotics ・Automation technology ・AI analytics for productivity improvement ・Upcycling food waste ・Sustainable packaging and cutlery ・Alternative proteins, dairy, and fish ・Food freezing and refrigeration technology ・De-alcoholized beverages ・Energy-efficient factories ・Automatic cooking robotics ・Processing technology for kelp, seaweed, and beans ...And much more! 💡Why Now? With substantial government funding backing this initiative, it's an incredible chance for businesses looking to enter the Japanese market. This program is designed to help you forge successful sales and partnerships in one of the world’s largest food markets. If you or any startups in your network are interested, don't miss out! Application is really simple and straight forward! Watch the archived webinar to learn more and register through the link below: 👉 Catch Up and Apply Here!https://lnkd.in/gTRU2UE2 For additional details, be sure to check out our event page and follow us on LinkedIn at - GO KOBE - THE NEXT KITCHEN for ongoing updates! Your support in spreading the word about this exciting opportunity is greatly appreciated! Let's innovate the future of food together! 🚀 #innovation #startup #businessopportunity Joshua Flannery Chihiro Imakita Shiori Fukuda Kanako Murase Naoya Yoshizumi Siddhant Bhatt JUNIK BAE Marisa W. Innovation Dojo Japan