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GEMStartup TOKYO: A Gateway to New Business Opportunities in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has initiated the recruitment for the GEMStartup TOKYO project, aimed at unearthing innovative ideas, skilled individuals, and valuable technology hidden within large corporations and other private businesses. This initiative, organized by Ignition Point Co., Ltd., serves as the secretariat and offers structured support to stimulate innovation across various sectors.

Overview of GEMStartup TOKYO

GEMStartup TOKYO is structured around three principal programs that encourage entrepreneurial endeavors:
1. New Business Creation Platform
2. Commercialization Program
3. Collaborative Model for Corporate Support

These programs are designed to guide participants through the stages of business development, offering lectures, workshops, and mentoring sessions led by entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry professionals. The objective is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape successfully.

1. New Business Creation Platform

This program is targeted at individuals eager to create new businesses using resources and assets from large corporations. The curriculum, running from May 28, 2024, to February 2025, consists of approximately 20 lectures and workshops, mock pitches, individual support sessions, and networking events. Participants will engage in phases from exploring business ideas to establishing and verifying business models, cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, and gaining practical experience.

2. Commercialization Program

Focusing on those who already possess business ideas leveraging corporate resources, this program aims to facilitate commercialization through corporate spin-offs and similar initiatives. From May 28, 2024, to February 2025, the program entails around 30 workshops, personal mentoring sessions, and matching events, culminating in a presentation event where participants pitch to potential funders, collaborators, and media outlets.

3. Collaborative Model for Corporate Support

This element of the initiative is designed for business administrations within corporations looking to promote new business ventures. It provides a curriculum aimed at enhancing the framework necessary for new business development and supporting internal business contests and stage gate processes within companies.

Recruitment Details for GEMStartup TOKYO (2024-2025)

Application Period

• - New Business Creation Platform: From May 28, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Participants are advised that due to the expected number of applications, the submission deadline may be moved forward.
• - Commercialization Program: From May 28, 2024, to July 17, 2024.
• - The Collaborative Model is expected to begin recruiting around August 2024.

Application Process

Interested candidates should review the recruitment guidelines and submit their applications via the designated form available online.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must:

• - Belong to a private enterprise or a large corporation.
• - Be motivated to innovate and create new businesses in Tokyo using their organization’s resources.

Related Events

Throughout the recruitment period, an online briefing session is planned. This event offers prospective participants a chance to gain insights into GEMStartup TOKYO through testimonials from previous program participants.

For further details or inquiries regarding the services, contact the GEMStartup TOKYO secretariat:

• - Phone: 050-8892-3569 (Weekdays 10 AM - 5 PM)
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Official Website: GEMStartup TOKYO

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs in Tokyo, facilitating the fusion of resources and ideas to forge new paths in business creation.