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Tokyo Innovation Base Expands: A New Era for Entrepreneurs

The Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) has solidified itself as a pivotal location fostering collaboration among domestic and international startups and their supporters. This ambitious initiative has attracted over 180,000 visitors and hosted more than 800 events, successfully bringing together diverse players looking to innovate and grow their businesses. For its next chapter, TIB is expanding into a new space on the ground floor of its complex to accommodate a wider variety of entrepreneurs and activities, heralded by the kickoff of the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 event.

The new ground floor area of TIB will serve as an open and vibrant community space, showcasing a multitude of activities aimed at various stakeholders. One key aspect of this expansion includes a community space, which will be regularly utilized for different community-building activities. Visitors can also expect food startups showcasing a variety of culinary delights right at the entrance, enhancing the experience for all attendees.

Another exciting feature of TIB will be dedicated areas where technology enthusiasts can engage directly with innovative mobility solutions, robotics, and virtual reality content, making it an interactive hub for technological exploration.

The event space will cater to various interests, hosting activities for students aspiring to become entrepreneurs, initiatives aimed at nurturing children’s curiosity through workshops, sessions promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), along with cultural events in music and art. This multifaceted approach will create an interaction platform for those ready to challenge the status quo in various fields.

Through these initiatives, TIB aims to support collaboration with businesses and organizations that resonate with its mission, encouraging a multitude of visitors and participants to engage with the programs offered.

Key Initiatives at TIB

• - Student Community - TIB JAM

Every Wednesday, this program is designed to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit among students, fostering connections and challenges in the startup landscape.

• - Children’s Workshops - (Tentative) TIB Kids Weekend

These experiential events and workshops will occur on weekends and during school holidays, aimed at stimulating children's inquiry and adventurous spirit.

• - DEI Awareness - Empower HER

This initiative will bring together startup community members to discuss and network around women's empowerment and other DEI topics, ensuring these discussions are inclusive and impactful.

• - Music Events - Tokyo Innovation NIGHTs

As an official part of SusHi Tech Tokyo, emerging artists will showcase the unique charms of Tokyo, bridging music and innovation in exciting ways.

This remarkable expansion of TIB aligns with the ambitions outlined in the 2050 Tokyo Strategy, aiming to construct an environment conducive to the emergence and nurturing of startups.

Utilizing the Tokyo Innovation Base

To visit or utilize TIB, prior registration through the dedicated app is mandatory. Here’s how to get involved:
1. Download the TIB App:
- App Store
- Google Play

2. Interested in Hosting Events?
- Those wishing to host programs at TIB should register as TIB partners, which opens the door to collaborate with TIB to create impactful events aligned with its core philosophy.
- More information can be found here.

For more details about the Tokyo Innovation Base, visit TIB Official Site.

This expansion is a testament to TIB's commitment to building a robust framework for innovation, supporting the next wave of entrepreneurs ready to make their mark on the world.