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Japan’s Bold Startup Gamble: 100 Unicorns in 5 Years

The Japanese government announced its ‘Startup Development Five-year Plan’ in November 2022. Now-former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presented the Five-Year Startup Plan as part of his grand design for a new form of capitalism in Japan. While Abenomics led to higher stock prices and corporate profits, it did not translate into higher wages.

#Entrepreneurship, #Starrup Support, #Investor Support, #Funding, #Education, #Consortium

Kyoto: a haven for creative inspiration and mindful living

Kyoto’s hidden paths, Zen meditation, tea ceremonies, and traditional crafts all inspire creativity, fostering mindfulness and fueling entrepreneurial growth.

#Entrepreneurship, #Art, #Education, #InternationalExchange, #CommunityEngagement, #Wellbeing

Tsukuba: city of science and technology

Located about 50 km from Tokyo, Tsukuba City is not exactly famous among tourists. However, it does have a reputation among scientists and researchers, being home to one of Japan's leading universities, the University of Tsukuba, as well as many national and corporate research institutes.

#Entrepreneurship, #Science, #Innovation, #Consortium, #VC, #Startup Support, #Academic, #Education

Expanding the Potential of International Talent - Emunitas Inc.

We spoke with Masubuchi and Luan, Co-Founders and COOs of Emunitas, a company building a platform connecting global talent with Japanese businesses. They shared with us their founding story, business development, and the potential of startups based in Beppu.

#InternationalExchange, #Innovation, #Education, #StudentVisa

From Disaster to Future: Sendai City's Startup Challenge - Koji Sakai (City of Sendai)

We spoke with Mr. Sakai from Sendai City about how the region's entrepreneurial support evolved after the earthquake, the growth of their unique startup ecosystem and their vision for the future.

#Academic, #Community Engagement, #Education, #Startup Support, #Interview

University support for startups

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has been implementing various measures to support the creation and growth of university-based startups.

January 24, 2025

#Academic, #CommunityEngagement, #Education, #Innovation, #Startup Support, #StudentVisa

News

Iwate's young people shine: creating the future through entrepreneurship and business skills

#Entrepreneurship, #Education, #Academic, #Staartup Pitch, #Events

Mie University makes entrepreneurship education mandatory for all first-year students

#Entrepreneurship, #Education, #Academic, #Startup Support, #Innovation

Kinki University fostering entrepreneurs through ramen

#Education, #Entrepreneurship, #Food

November 27, 2024

US-based SOZO Ventures establishes 11KS in Japan

September 4, 2024

Sendai launches HR development program for emerging countries

#Academic, #Education, #Inovation

August 29, 2024

Shizuoka Prefecture launches multi-pronged marine DX development plan

#Academic, #Education, #Sustainability

Nagoya City launches youth initiative to revitalize shopping streets

＃CommunityEngagement, #Education

Tokai National University Organisation holds a ceremony to mark the completion of TOIC, a centre for industry-academia collaboration

#Academic, #co-working, #Education

Akita Prefecture launches startup project

#Education, #matching

February 8, 2024

Kanazawa City builds new business facility

#Accelerator, #co-working, #Education, #Startup Support

Events

Maker Faire Tokyo 2025 – Tokyo

Oct 4, 2025 12:00 AM

#AI, #Education, #Engineer, ##Expo, #Innovation, #Science, #Session, #Technology

EDCON 2025 – Osaka

Sep 16, 2025 10:00 AM

#Blockchain, #Education, #Innovation, #Networking, #Seminar, #Technology

SPEXA 2025

Jul 30, 2025 10:00 AM

#Education, #Innovation, #Networking, #Space

Kyoto Smart City Expo 2025

Oct 2, 2025 10:00 AM

#AI, #Culture, #DX, #Education, #Expo, #Femtech, #Food, #Free, #healthcare, #Innovation, #Metaverse, #Networking, #Research, #Seminar, #Smart Society, #Startup Pitch, #Technology, #Wellbeing

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