LIVERNESS Corporation will launch a project to support overseas expansion of Japanese startups through a partnership program with a Singaporean government-affiliated organization. The program will provide local business verification opportunities and full support for venture companies considering expansion into the Southeast Asian market with Singapore as a foothold. Selected companies (Limited to 5 companies), one of Asia's largest tech events held in Singapore, a deep tech hub.Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025The opportunity to exhibit at a booth at the "International Trade Fair" in Tokyo, Japan.SWITCH 2025（The event will be an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the local market (see below for dates), meet potential partners and investors, and gain a foothold to expand into Southeast Asia.

Although many venture companies with excellent technologies have been established in Japan, the way to expand into the Southeast Asian market, especially Singapore, tends to be a "black box". This program is designed for start-ups facing such issues,Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) of the Singapore governmentThe program is designed to support the local expansion of startups by utilizing the program framework. RIVERNESS Singapore has been the Japanese partner of GIA since 2020, and has supported many startups from Singapore to expand their business in Japan. The new program for Japanese startups will provide a series of support from verification of the feasibility of expansion to building a local network, accompanied by Science Bridge Communicators who are well versed in Singapore.

• Event NameSingapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025
• date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)October 29-31, 2025
• venueMarina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore

Eligibility

Venture companies eligible for this program are as follows

• The company must not yet have established a local subsidiary in Singapore (companies that have not yet established a presence in Singapore).
• Any industry, field or company stage is welcome. We welcome startups from a wide range of fields, not limited to deep tech.
• Strong desire to expand into Singapore. Companies that are looking to use this opportunity to expand into Southeast Asia and further overseas markets such as Australia and Europe, using Singapore as a base.

*We welcome applications from a wide range of companies, from startups to mid-sized companies. We are looking for a team that is motivated to "test the possibilities of overseas expansion locally.

Program Overview

This program is promoted by the Singapore government.Global Innovation Alliance (GIA)The program is part of the Acceleration Program. The program is designed to encourage Japanese companies to expand their business in Singapore/Southeast Asia by making the most of the local network and knowledge that RIVERNESS Singapore has cultivated. Selected companies will work according to the following schedule, from preliminary preparations to on-site visits and follow-up activities.

Program Schedule and Contents

Program Features and Benefits

The program's unique strengths include the following points

• Accompanying support by local experts: Specialist staff (Japanese and Singaporean) called "Science Bridge Communicators" from LIBANES will accompany each team and support discussions with local key players across language and cultural barriers.
• Utilization of existing network: LIBANES Singapore has an extensive public-private network that has been built up over many years in the region. Participating companies will have the opportunity to meet with local stakeholders using this existing network as a starting point. Since the discussions will be held with the introductions with whom we have already established a relationship of trust, it will be possible to have in-depth and concrete discussions from the very first meeting, which is another major advantage of this program.
• Market Test at SWITCH: A key feature of this program is the opportunity to directly test the market by exhibiting at SWITCH, one of the largest local tech events. This is a unique opportunity to directly approach investors and business professionals from around the world, and to explore on-the-spot candid evaluations of your product and potential partnership opportunities. This is a great opportunity to get intense feedback in a short period of time, which will be very useful for your future global expansion strategy.

Participation Fee and Openings

• Number of applicants: 5 companies (tentative) *Selection will be made in case of a large number of applications.
• Participation fee: 450,000 yen (tax not included)*

*The above fees include the GIA program participation fee, SWITCH exhibition fee, at least 3 local business matching arrangements, and pre- and post-program communicator support fees.

*Travel and accommodation expenses to Singapore are not included (to be arranged and borne by each participating company).

Application Method and Schedule

Application deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 23:59 (JST)