Shibuya Startup Support

👏👏 Welcome to this week’s Snack & Connect 👏👏 This Wednesday, we’re excited to host UNIPALLT, a team specializing in localization and fundraising support for international entrepreneurs entering the Japanese market. If you’re looking for advice on localization, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with them! 📅 November 26th, 16:00-18:00 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register in advance

✨Snack & Connect TOMORROW✨ Every Wednesday evening, we are inviting all founders, investors, ecosystem builders and students to join our weekly brunch. You will get to network and meet other startup community members from Shibuya and across the globe. 🌎 📅 November 20, 16:00-18:00 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register See you soon! 😉 #shibuya #Tokyo #Japan #startup #investor #VC #startupecosystem #meetup #event #networking

🎉 Joining Meet Taipei 2024 🎉 We’re thrilled to be part of #MeetTaipei2024, Taiwan’s largest startup conference, happening this week! Our team—Yoshiro Tasaka, Mari Matsuzaki, Sayaka Nakashima, and Yudai Onodera—will be there to share insights and connect with the incredible startup ecosystem in Taiwan and beyond. 🇹🇼 Key Highlights: 🌎Sustainable Impact Forum🌎 🗓️ November 22, 11:05-11:40 🗣️ Featuring: Yoshiro Tasaka - Director, Shibuya Startup Support Steve Lin - Co-Founder & Partner, Sustainable Impact Capital John Sechrest - Founder, Seattle Angel Conference 🇹🇼Taiwan-Japan Connecting Forum🇯🇵 🎤 Keynote Speech: How does Tokyo Shibuya City foster “Startup-Corporate-City Collaboration” by Yoshiro Tasaka 🗓️ November 22, 14:00-14:15 🎤 Panel Discussion: Fostering Collaboration through Corporate Innovation Speakers include: Yoshiro Tasaka - Director, Shibuya Startup Support Ryan Kuo - President, CDIB Capital Innovation Advisors Allan Chou - CEO, 21st Financial Technology LingLing Liu - Director, DCI Partners Masa Naito - General Manager, Mizuho Capital 🗓️ November 22, 14:45-15:15 🤝CEO Roundtable @Meet Taipei🤝 🗓️ November 23, 09:30-11:00 📍 CCIA X Garage+ 台灣新創最強聯名專區 Topic: Navigating Japan's Startup Landscape with Shibuya Startup Support Learn about Shibuya’s startup programs, funding opportunities, and success stories, shared by Mari Matsuzaki and Sayaka Nakashima. 🎫 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gy8gX3CU We’d love to meet startups and partners interested in connecting with Shibuya. Let’s explore new opportunities together! 🚀

🚀 Join Us for Dec 4th Snack & Connect: #Europe Meets Japan! 🌏✨ Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with European startups from the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, driving innovation in mobility, health, carbon neutrality, and tech innovation! 📅 Event Details: 🕙 December 4, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🔔 Note for Regulars: This session will be held in the morning (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) instead of our usual afternoon time. Update your calendars! 📍 Venue: Bridge Shibuya 🤝 In partnership with: EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA 📌 Register here: https://lu.ma/17qexavj 🔥 Featured Startups 🔥 🎉 From EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation: FOSSA Systems CloEE Oy Fluid Wire Robotics I.T.F. azzurrodigitale MACHINE INTEGRATION S.R.L. Mirmex Motor Atmosoar.io SurgiPrint Beholder Decent Cybersecurity s.r.o. Geld Baltic Argo Semiconductors SA 🎉 From ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA: All But Sugar GmbH Because Animals GmbH Fermify Freundeskreis AI-Weeder GmbH Vertus Energy AG ✨ Let’s foster impactful partnerships and drive global innovation forward!

📣 Last call for #Creativetech startups! 📣 We’re excited to announce that Creativetech Shibuya is expanding into a multi-day program! Along with our Pitch & Business Matching event during #DIGShibuya2025, this is a unique chance for startups to dive into Japan’s creative tech startup ecosystem, connect with potential partners and IP-related people, and build valuable networks. Applications are closing soon—don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gNeYAXSu #Startup #Creativetech #Japan #Shibuya #Innovation #Event #Investor #VC

🚀🚀 THIS THURSDAY 🚀🚀 Saeko Seno from Shibuya Startup Support and Shiho Watabe from Shibuya Startups KK will be speaking at #GRIC2024 hosted by for Startups, Inc.! She’ll share insights on driving “glocal” change from Shibuya, Tokyo—a major business hub in Japan. Join us to learn how Shibuya will be leading new initiatives to empower cities and startups in a globally connected world. 🌍 🎤Glocal Game Change Starting in Shibuya: New Challenges for Cities x Startups🎤 🗣️Saeko Seno of Shibuya City 🗣️Shiho Watabe of Shibuya Startups KK 🗣️Hiroyuki Tanaka of Tokyu Corporation 🗣️Fumiaki Sato of Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corporation Group 📅 November 14, 12:00-12:45PM 📍Shibuya Hikarie Hall 🎫 Free by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gY_uagfh

🚀 Weekly Snack & Connect 🚀 Are you looking for a rental office with everything ready from day one?🙋 Join our Weekly Snack & Connect, where Tensho Office will pitch solutions for international businesses in #Tokyo! Why Tensho Office? 🏢 Tensho Office provides fully-furnished offices with high-speed internet, free daily-access meeting rooms, and flexible leases that make moving in and out easy. Their transparent pricing and English support make it a smooth experience for international clients. If you’re looking for affordable, conveniently located office spaces near major Tokyo stations, Tensho Office is here to help! 💛 📅 Nov 13, 4-6pm 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register See you soon!

🚀🚀1 Week to Go🚀🚀 Applications are closing soon for #creativetech startups to join Creativetech Shibuya—our special event for pitching and business matching! 🎨🎶 Shibuya, Tokyo—a dynamic hub where art and technology meet—is calling all creative tech startups.❤️🔥 We’re excited to welcome your unique ideas and connect you with leading Japanese companies, VCs, and CVCs in IP-related industries! 🔗Apply now by Nov 15: https://lnkd.in/gNeYAXSu #Startup #Creativetech #Japan #Shibuya #Innovation #Event #investor #VC Yoshiro Tasaka Saeko Seno Mari Matsuzaki Sayaka Nakashima Minori Fujisawa

📝 New Interview: Connecting Artists and Fans Beyond Borders 🌎🤝 “We’re not only focused on generating revenue in Japan, but also on expanding the reach of Japanese artists to a global fanbase,” says Michael Baeg, CEO of STAYGE Labs, Inc., a startup that offers a platform connecting fans and artists. “Japanese artists are already connected to their fans domestically, but they are still seeking ways to attract and monetize a global fan base. That is why we plan to develop our services with a focus on global development, which is one of our strengths.” In this interview, Michael shares his journey, his vision for a global fan community, and how STAYGE Labs is bridging Japanese and Korean entertainment to expand Japanese pop culture internationally. 🚀🚀🚀 We’re excited to see how STAYGE Labs will help Japanese artists reach new audiences and grow the entertainment ecosystem! 🌏 📍Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gPmuqKCW

🚀🚀TOMORROW🚀🚀 Calling all startups dedicated to a sustainable future! We’re excited to welcome Sustainable Impact Capital (SIC) venture capital firm focused on the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They’re actively looking for startups that are addressing these global challenges with innovative solutions. Come by to chat and connect with them! 💚 ☕️ 📅 Nov 6, 16:00-18:00 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register