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Additional information: As the kick-off of this project, the adopted companies will also be invited to participate in the event.Seminar for Startups] Southeast Asia Business Strategy Seminarwill be held on August 5, 2024 at 19:00.
Non-adopted companies are also welcome to attend.So, if you would like to use theSeminar for Startups] Southeast Asia Business Strategy SeminarPlease apply from the page of ]
Launched a project to support overseas expansion through collaboration between Japanese startups and local ASEAN institutions
Startups that wish to expand their business to Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia through this program are invited to apply (deadline 7/3)!
Thank you for your many submissions!
Business Overview
Recently, while the major ASEAN countries have achieved sustained growth, various social issues have begun to emerge due to the rapid social changes that accompany economic growth.
While there are many Japanese startups with solutions that contribute to solving these social issues, they face challenges in developing local business through collaboration with ASEAN companies, such as how to select and approach local partners, how to proceed with pitches and negotiations for collaboration, and how to build networks in the local ecosystem. How to select and approach local partners, how to proceed with pitches and negotiations for collaboration, how to build networks in the local ecosystem, etc.
The program provides Japanese startups considering business development in ASEAN countries (Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia) with assistance in developing strategies through individual mentoring, searching for local partners, attending and advising on interviews and business meetings with local companies, and providing advice on how to prepare for pitching events. The result of this support will be the development of joint ventures and joint research projects. As a result, we aim to create concrete collaborations with ASEAN companies, such as joint businesses, joint research, capital tie-ups, and the establishment of JVs.
*This program is being implemented in response to the ASEAN-Japan Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee's (AMEICC) call for proposals for the "Project to Promote Overseas Expansion of Japanese Startups through Collaboration with ASEAN Companies".
*Similar programs are also conducted in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines under contract to other operators.
https://asean-startup-gate.jp/
Support
Through entry and adoption into this program, the following support will be provided during the program implementation period from early August 2024 to early March 2025
Mentoring by communicators
- Support by domestic and foreign companies and government negotiators
- Regular individual mentoring to clarify issues, organize problem-solving processes, overseas expansion strategies, alliance strategies with major local companies, government agencies, etc., and research on various laws and regulations when considering collaboration with local institutions.
Provide information on local issues and needs
- ASEAN (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia) with a view to specific local business developmentThe following opportunities to access primary information will be provided in order to gain a concrete understanding of social issues and business models in the following areas, as well as to provide hints for collaboration and partnerships.
- 2024counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system)8month26th: Participate in Tech Planter Asia Final (visit)*.(Each company bears its own travel expenses.)
ASEANCoordination and implementation of individual meetings with companies, etc., and support for plan concretization
In line with the aims clarified through preliminary accompaniment support,ASEAN (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia)We will coordinate meetings with the following organizations to search for local partners in the countries in which you wish to expand your business. In addition, we will attend and support the meetings as necessary, and provide support in fleshing out the content of the discussions.
- Local conglomerates and other major companies
- Local start-up companies
- government official
- Local incubator/accelerator
- Local university researchers
- Other necessary collaborations
Implementation Schedule
Timing of travel
During the period of the accompaniment support, opportunities for travel to the site will be provided according to the following schedule.
You will participate in meet-up events with local institutions and conferences hosted by LIVERNESS, while we conduct interviews and work out the details of your plan. We will also coordinate one-on-one meetings with local institutions before and after the meet-up.
Singapore
- August 26-27 (Monday/Tuesday) Meetup event with local institutions
- November 14-16 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) HYPER INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE in Singapore 2024
Malaysia
- Aug. 23-24 (Fri-Sat) Meet-and-greet event with local institutions
- November 21-23 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) HYPER INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE in Malaysia 2024
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- August 7-9 (Wed/Thurs/Fri) Meetup event with local agencies
- Oct. 21-22 (Monday/Tuesday) Meet-and-greet event with local agencies
Details of Public Offering
- Subject of application
- Japanese startups that have solutions that contribute to solving social issues in ASEAN and are interested in collaborating with ASEAN companies (mainly middle stage, but early and late stage are also eligible)
- Number of adoptions
- About 11~15 cases
- Information required for application
- Team Basic Information
- Company name, main activity centers, business areas, company information, etc.
- Future vision and issues to be solved
- core technology
- Technology overview, technological advantages, barriers to entry, etc.
- Countries wishing to enter
- Select from Singapore, Thailand, or Malaysia (Multiple countries can be targeted, but please enter the application with the primary country of interest in mind).
- Description for business development
- Aimed market and scale (Describe, based on evidence, specific numbers and scale of expected customers, especially for the issue to be solved. Also, if there is a specific image of that customer, describe it.)
- Anticipated business and revenue streams
- Cooperation with local businesses for overseas business development
- Subject of application
- Open call for applications - July 3, 2024
- Other
- There is no charge for entry to the program and various types of support within the program, but participating companies will be responsible for their own airfare and lodging costs associated with travel to the site.
- In principle, companies selected for this program will be asked to register as members of "J-Bridge" operated by JETRO (without bearing any costs, etc.). After the completion of this program, we will continue to support collaboration and cooperation with foreign companies through J-Bridge.
Thank you for your many submissions!
Similar programs are also conducted in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines under contract to other operators.
https://asean-startup-gate.jp/