At LaunchStarz, drawing on our extensive experience in the global startup scene, we collaborate closely with JETRO to fully support the Beyond JAPAN to advance their innovation agenda. By connecting Japanese startups with investors, offering personalized guidance, and fostering key partnerships, we contribute to Japan's emergence as a leading global innovation hub.
The Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE), part of the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego, collaborates with campus and regional partners to provide extensive entrepreneurial training and key industry connections to early-stage Japanese startups in the life science, biotech, pharmaceutical, and related industry sectors. This training helps qualified startups refine their business and go to market strategies and increase their probability of success in the US and global markets.
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents and have invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.
Q-Branch is more than an accelerator; we're a global integrator committed to strategy and advocacy for innovation. Our mission encompasses facilitating soft landings, bilateral programs, and market entry for scaling enterprises through personalized activation and purpose-driven support. Beyond traditional classroom settings, Q-Branch provides hands-on support to ensure tangible growth and success.