Campus Create and Origgin Ventures Sign MOU to Boost Global Expansion of Japanese Deep Tech Startups

Campus Create and Origgin Ventures Collaborate for Global Expansion of Deep Tech Startups

Campus Create, based in Chofu, Tokyo, has been at the forefront of fostering industry-academic collaboration and supporting startups by facilitating the social implementation of research findings from universities and research institutions. Recently, the organization has placed significant emphasis on assisting Japanese startups engaged in deep tech with their efforts to expand globally, particularly within the ASEAN region centered around Singapore. They have conducted various initiatives to support this, including matching with local companies, research institutions, and healthcare organizations, alongside providing hands-on assistance through proof-of-concept (PoC) support programs.

In a significant move forward, Campus Create has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Origgin Ventures Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based venture capital firm and accelerator led by Clarence Tan. This collaboration intends to not only support Japanese deep tech startups in their overseas market entries but also to enhance the activities of Singapore-origin startups within Japan, thus creating a cross-border innovation hub.

The Background of the Collaboration

Origgin Ventures co-developed the Venture Co-Creation (VCC®) framework alongside the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). This framework allows it to provide comprehensive support, from discovering promising intellectual property to investment, business commercialization, and managerial assistance. With a robust track record of investing in various promising startups, Origgin Ventures has successfully established a broad deep tech network that spans countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan.

Japan boasts numerous highly competitive technological advancements; however, to break into international markets, these innovations require consistent support across multiple facets, such as regulatory compliance, establishment of verification environments, and connecting with business enterprises and investors. The Japanese economy also stands to benefit from accelerating partnerships between domestic companies and leading international startups, which would expand the scope of business operations and invigorate the market.

Key Areas of Collaboration

Based on the aforementioned context, Campus Create and Origgin Ventures are leveraging their respective networks and business development capabilities to effectively support the global expansion of deep tech startups across three primary sectors:

1. Accelerating Support and Investment for Japanese Startups: Origgin Ventures will enhance investment and business growth support for Japanese startups. Campus Create will utilize its extensive expertise in exploring technology seeds and its established network of universities and research institutions to discover promising technologies in Japan and facilitate their connection with Origgin Ventures.

2. Joint Overseas Expansion Support: Both organizations will collaborate to promote business development in the ASEAN market, focusing on Singapore as a pivotal starting point. This includes PoC support and facilitating matching with local firms and research institutions for Japanese deep tech startups. To date, both entities have successfully executed a hands-on overseas support program, aiding eight startups through travel arrangements and facilitating business discussions, with a view towards integrating investment from Origgin Ventures moving forward.

3. Creating Opportunities for International Startups in Japan: Origgin Ventures, which supports international startups, will leverage Campus Create's extensive network with industries, academia, and local governments in Japan to create opportunities for business expansion and collaboration within the Japanese market.

Through this partnership, both Campus Create and Origgin Ventures aim to function as a hub for innovation that bridges Japan and the rest of the world, fortifying the support systems needed for Japanese technologies and startups to grow with international competitiveness.

About Origgin Ventures

Origgin Ventures is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Singapore that empowers innovative business creation by investing in and supporting startups primarily in the deep technology sector. They have established a solid ecosystem for newcomers entering the tech startup market and have implemented their unique Venture Co-Creation (VCC®) process to facilitate quick startup creation and guide them toward initial successes. This approach enables businesses to generate profit from their inception and continue to benefit from investments through growth phases. Notably, Origgin Ventures is also an EntrePass partner of Enterprise Singapore, helping to foster further innovation and growth for entrepreneurs and investors aimed at establishing businesses with advanced technologies in the city-state.