Shibuya Startup Support

📝Online Talk Event: The career path to VC Are you curious about the skills to become a #VC and what makes the job so exciting and impactful? Learn from panelists who took different career journeys into venture capital. ✅ Make sure to register by August 28th (*Please note that the event will be conducted in Japanese.)

🎉S-Startups Welcome Party Throwback🎉 Last month, we had an amazing welcome party at Shibuya Bridge for the startups certified under the S-Startups program!🚀 The S-Startups certification program is a part of the Shibuya Startup Deck (SSD), designed to nurture startups in Shibuya, providing them with the support and opportunities needed to grow and make a global impact. The networking session was a great success, with visa holders, SSS community members, and S-Startups mingling and making valuable connections.👏 Looking forward to seeing you all at upcoming exciting events and collaborations! Thanks to 星野 達郎 Haga Ayaka Tatsuma Konno Kenshi Uchihashi Tsuyoshi Hiraga Sakaki Akane Reiko Iwase Satoshi Oyabu 楠富 智太 for joining ❤️

🗣️ Happening every Wednesday 🗣️ Will you be in Shibuya this Wednesday? Come join us for our Snack & Connect meetup. Founders, startups, investors, and ecosystem builders - everyone’s invited! See you at Shibuya Bridge 👋 📅 August 21 4-6 PM 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register

Snack & Connect Tomorrow 🍉☀ Obon holiday week is starting in Japan. Our Weekly Snack & Connect will be happening this week too (tomorrow)! 👏 If you're a startup founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, come join us to connect, share ideas, and stay inspired. 🚀 See you soon! 🙌 🗓 August 14th, 4-6 PM 📍 Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No registration needed

🎉 2024 Batch of S-Startup 🎉 We are excited to unveil this year’s batch of companies certified under the S-Startups program! 🚀The S-Startups certification program is part of the Shibuya Startup Deck (SSD), to nurture startups in Shibuya, providing them with the support and opportunities needed to grow and make a global impact. Meet the startups: 👨🏫 polyfit Inc. – Developing ICT tools to connect schools and communities. They aim to support schools with tools for managing PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and administrative tasks. 🚀 Redcliff – Running Japan's largest drone show events. Their drone shows are set to become a new form of advertising and entertainment in Shibuya. 👷verbal and dialogue – Specializing in plant and construction tech with AI-powered solutions like "Cheez," which automates construction photo documentation. 🌷Flora – Using AI/Data to support women's well-being from adolescence to menopause across Asia. 🌎 HelloWorld – Creating programs for cultural exchange and international education, including home stays and English quests. ♻ yuni – Focusing on the collection and recycling of non-burned resources to transform Japan from a wasteful society to a resourceful one. 🏫 NIJIN – Operating the NIJIN Academy, an alternative school aiming to transform the approach to compulsory education in Japan. 💖 booost health – Providing a next-generation B2B mental health care platform with AI stress care tools and coaching. 🧠 VIE – Innovating at the intersection of brain tech and entertainment to enhance well-being and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🐧 Prairie Card – Offering IC cards that enable instant sharing of personal and professional information for more effective communication. We are excited to welcome innovative startups to our Shibuya Startup Support community.👏 Stay tuned for upcoming networking events, make sure to follow our LinkedIn Page for future notices! ✅

🔔Last Call: OIST Innovation Acceleration Program by August 17 🔔 The OIST Innovation Accelerator, in collaboration with Shibuya Startup Support, offers a unique chance for global entrepreneurs to grow their startups in Okinawa, Japan. Selected teams will receive: 💰Up to 10 million JPY in funding 🗣️Entrepreneurship training and mentoring 🤝Investor introductions 🔬Access to cutting-edge research facilities and equipment 📄Visa to build your startup in Japan ✈️Travel support to attend 2week startup bootcamp in Okinawa What Types of Startups Are We Seeking? 1. OKINAWA SANDBOX ✅ Technologies that contribute to solving economic, social, and environmental challenges faced by Okinawa Prefecture. 2. BIOCONVERGENCE: ✅ Aligning with the global social concept of "One World, One Health” ✅ Technologies that promote sustainable development of mental and physical health and the natural environment. 🔗For more information and to apply, visit the link in the comments!

🎨 Join us at DIG SHIBUYA 2025! 🎨 In February 2025, DIG SHIBUYA will bring together technology and art to explore the latest cultural trends in and around Shibuya City through exhibitions and conferences. 🚀 DIG SHIBUYA is looking for #artists and creativetech #startups interested in designing exhibitions and events on technology, art, and culture for DIG SHIBUYA 2025. Selected artists and creativetech startups will be able to showcase their work in the public spaces supported by Tokyo Shibuya City, including public parks, and streets in the city! If you have a unique project involving web3, AI, or XR with art, music, fashion, gaming, or animation, submit your proposals by August 9th! 🎶👗🎮 We can’t wait to see your ideas come to life in February ✨ The application link is in the comment! Image reference: DIG Shibuya Committee

🇲🇳MICS is Coming to Our Weekly Snack and Connect👏 We are excited to announce that MICS will be our special guest at this week's Snack and Connect! What is MICS2024?💭 MICS (Mongolia Open "Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs") is a program that began in 2023, supporting a wide range of stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and finance in Mongolia and Japan. They aim to bring together technology, ideas, and funds to co-create innovative solutions, as well as work collaboratively to resolve social issues and achieve the SDGs in both Mongolia and Japan. 👀 At our Snack & Connect, MICS will be sharing more about their initiatives (as well as 15 upcoming projects.) Don't miss out on this chance to learn about their projects and find opportunities to connect and collaborate with MICS2024! See you there!✨ 📅August 7 16:00-18:00 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫No need to register

🚀Happening Soon🚀 Reverse Pitch to Startups: GRIC SIDE EVENT　 We’re partnering for the reverse pitch event hosted by for Startups, Inc. this week. This is an incredible opportunity where enterprise companies pitch their support programs and solutions to startups. You will be able to explore new business opportunities, network, and build valuable connections directly with big players in the ecosystem. 🚀 📅August 7, 18:00-20:20 📍Google for Startups Campus Tokyo, Shibuya Stream, 5F 🗣️ Language: Japanese 🔗Register from the link in the comment!

👏Happening Tomorrow👏 See you very soon at Shibuya Bridge! 🔗Check more details from the link in the comment. 🚀STARTUP HOKKAIDO OPEN YOKOHAMA Furious Green Takeoff Tokyo Tokyo Startup Lunchclub