Hokkaido Innovation Week

🚀 Why Hokkaido? Why Now? 🌸 Hokkaido is one of Japan's influential innovation prefectures and the ultimate access point for foreign investors and entrepreneurs—read why below. With government-backed incentives, cutting-edge tech, agriculture, and tourism sectors, plus a pristine natural setting, Hokkaido could be your ideal opportunity to start or expand your journey in the 3rd largest market in the world. 👉 Each slide uncovers why Hokkaido is open to the world. Swipe through to learn more about its potential for you. 🇯🇵 To learn more about Hokkaido as a great entry point, follow STARTUP HOKKAIDO. #Startups #JapaneseTech #MarketExpansion #Innovation

Recap ✍️ A full guide to launch a company in Hokkaido & Japan 🦊 During the AMA session last week, we received several inquiries about how to set up a company and what needs to be prepared prior to the incorporation process. There are certain tools that enable your incorporation procedures easier such as: 🪪 My Number Card 💮 Hanko 🏦 Bank account in Japan After preparing all the tools, you are ready to think about 🤔 What are the missions/purposes of your company 🚀 Who are the founders and owners 🗓️ When will be the financial period 🏢 Where to register your company 💰 How many shares to issue and so on. Let's get started 💪 #founders #incorporation #guide #startups #hokkaido

🐧 Networking among penguins and jellyfish?! 🐠 You heard that right! Join us for "AOAO at Dusk", where we’ll celebrate innovation and global ambition in a truly unique venue. This will be an evening of building connections while exploring one of Hokkaido’s premier hubs for innovation and cultural exchange. 🗓️ February 19, 2025 | 16:00 - 21:00 ⚡ Reflect on HIW 2025 and get inspired for what's next 🌟 Why Attend? 🇯🇵 National Startups: Expand your vision beyond Japan while leveraging Hokkaido’s vibrant international ecosystem for growth. 🌍 International Startups: Experience and reflect on why Hokkaido's growing ecosystem is your ideal access point to the Japanese market 🔮 Future Insights: Be the first to hear what's planned for the rest of 2025 and early 2026 in Hokkaido's ecosystem HIW is your best opportunity to connect with and access the Japanese market through Hokkaido’s low-friction startup ecosystem. #Startups #Innovation #Hokkaido #Entrepreneurship #AccessJapan

We welcomed companies with cutting-edge technologies from countries such as the United States, the Philippines, and Korea to STEP's opening event! First, we provided an explanation of STEP and reported on the results of our overseas business trip from September 20th to October 3rd last month. Sapporo City and Hokkaido have an ecosystem with strong bonds. The companies that took the stage this time were: 🏪 Initiatives for realizing a sustainable society and renewable energy such as offshore wind power that can be delivered directly to local residents because it's a familiar "convenience store" FamilyMart Co.,Ltd. 🔋 Non-lithium with up to 4 hours of operation! Flywheel energy storage machine using innovative technology that is durable and environmentally friendly Amber Kinetics 🫙 Technology that converts waste plastic into ultra-clean raw material oil using patented Plastic-to-Oil (PTO) technology NAKA Industries 💻 AI-powered ERS system! To provide an all-in-one service for businesses to maximize operational productivity DOUZONE BIZON We were able to share 🆕 new technologies that have not yet been introduced in Japan, and receive a lot of information and specific collaboration ideas 💡 about why these technologies are necessary for Hokkaido now, and what conditions are needed as partner companies. STEP collaborates with @cityofsapporo, JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization STARTUP HOKKAIDO, and Hokkaido University and local startups to provide cross-ecosystem solutions from each organization's specialized perspective. For international business, think STEP! #STEP #STEPSAPPORO #SapporoTransnationalExpansionandPartnership #SapporoBusiness #Hokkaido #Foreign #Investment #Networking #BusinessOpportunities #OpeningEvent #Event #OpeningEvent #FamilyMart #AmberKinetics #NAKAIndustries #DOUZONEBIZON

🚀 Discover New Vibes in Yoichi, Hokkaido! 🥃 Ready for an unforgettable experience where tradition meets innovation? Join fellow startups, investors, and corporates on Feb. 14 for a unique journey in Yoichi, the birthplace of Japan’s renowned Nikka Whiskey and a hub for cutting-edge SpaceTech. 💼 Why Yoichi? This vibrant town offers more than just breathtaking nature and exquisite whiskey. From its booming local industries to being the hometown of Japan’s first astronaut, Mamoru Mouri, Yoichi is filled with untapped potential waiting to be explored. What to expect: ✨ Tour of the iconic Nikka Whiskey Distillery ✨ Insights and connections into Yoichi's role in Japan's SpaceTech industry ✨ Meet with the Yoichi Chamber of Commerce, fostering local-global startup collaborations Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Hokkaido Innovation Week experience. 🎟️ Tickets are limited so grab yours today! [Link to tickets in comments] #HokkaidoInnovationWeek #Yoichi #SpaceTech #Startups #NikkaWhiskey #InnovationJapan

⛷ Program update for the powder-people 🏂 Announcing "Meet-Up at the White-Canvas" at Sapporo's Bankei Ski Area! 🗓️ Mark your calendar: February 18, 2025 🎉 Join us for an inspiring event dedicated to exploring the intersection of #SpaceTech, #Agriculture, and #GreenTransformation. Set against a stunning backdrop, this gathering will focus on renewable energy and sustainable development, offering a unique platform for dialogue and innovation. Speakers include: ❄ Hidetaka Aoki: Space Evangelist and Co-Founder of Space Port Japan ❄ Landon Kamps: Owner and CEO, Letara Ltd. ❄ Kouki Ogino: CEO & Evangelist, gVenture Lab ❄ Yoshinari Ito: Representative Partner, MTG Ventures, Inc. 🌱 From exploring renewable energy and climate solutions to discussing cutting-edge developments in space and agriculture, this event is set to spark meaningful change. With a strong focus on collaboration, this is the perfect platform to connect with startups, investors, and local stakeholders, making it an unmissable chance to contribute to Japan's green transformation. 🌟 Discover our growing program and register today via InnovationWeek(dot)JP #HokkaidoInnovationWeek #Innovation #Sustainablity #Startups #RenewableEnergy

🗾 For our Japanese readers 🇯🇵 You can read about our recent event at Atelie during Oslo Innovation Week on Yahoo! JAPAN News. 🗞 The link to the full article (in Japanese) is in the comments below. 👇 #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #Startups

🚨 Program Update 🚨 Announcing "Open to Players: Uniting The Ecosystem in Sapporo" at COCONO Susukino! 🗓️ Mark your calendar: February 17, 2025 🎉 Step into the heart of Sapporo for a day of innovation, connection, and collaboration. “Open to Players” invites anyone from aspiring entrepreneurs to established businesses to come together and support the vibrant startup scene at Sapporo’s new landmark, COCONO SUSUKINO. 💡 Inspiring conversations on the future of tech, culture, and sustainability 🤝 Networking opportunities with Japanese and international investors 🎯 An iconic social space where founders and businesses can connect In front of the iconic Nikka sign (as seen below), COCONO SUSUKINO has emerged as a dynamic hub for innovation and creativity. This event is your chance to engage with founders, investors, and corporates to share ideas and contribute to the growth of Sapporo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌟 Discover our growing program and register today via InnovationWeek(dot)JP #HokkaidoInnovationWeek #Innovation #Startups #StartupEcosystem

🚀 Nordic startups, take a look at the growing momentum of Japanese investments in your region! As shown in this chart from the Nordic Asian Venture Alliance, the Japanese market is increasingly looking towards the New Nordics for investment opportunities. If you're keen to join this wave and tap into new foreign capital, Hokkaido Innovation Week is your gateway to Japan. From February 13-19, 2025, you’ll have the chance to: 🎯 Pitch your startup to Japanese investors 🌏 Explore partnerships for market entry into Japan 🤝 Meet key stakeholders in Japan's innovation ecosystem Hokkaido is the perfect starting point for #startups seeking to expand to Japan. Don't miss this chance to accelerate your growth! ❄ 🇯🇵 (link to tickets in comments) #InnovationWeek #NordicStartups #JapanExpansion #StartupInvesting #NewNordics

What a surprise in Munich 🥰 When we were visiting Munich Urban Colab, we met Franz from Spacio who joined Hokkaido Innovation Week in February ☃️🩵 He was joining one of the incubators to scale Spacio 🧑💻 The first time we saw him was in Hokkaido this February, and the last time we saw him was in Oslo in May, and now in Munich 🙌 After we welcomed so many founders to Hokkaido Innovation Week from all over the world, we can meet them wherever we go and they help us wherever we are. That's the beauty of startup community that we are in 🫶 Good luck in Munich, Franz Forsberg and Spacio! See you again in Hokkaido ☃️✨ #reunion #munich #hokkaido