FY2023 Activity Report
FY2023 Activity Report
activities per company
Number of activities conducted during the program period, such as market research, and meetings with potential partners/investors. (average per company).
※ Excluding seminars and one-on-one sessions provided by the program
The number of achieved outcomes post-program such as various contract signings, personnel recruitments and establishment of bases outside of Japan.
4 successfully signed contracts (New business / partnerships), 1 new US offices Established / opened, 1 US local hires recruited in the US
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Local professionals clarify the goals and priorities of each startup.Clear any doubts about entering the U.S. market and review possible barriers and issues in advance (Conducted mainly in English and some in Japanese).
Market Understanding: Support through Workshops and Seminars
Local professionals lead workshops, seminars, and Q&A sessions offering insights into culture, business etiquette, manners, and basic legal regulations. These sessions aim to enhance participants' understanding of the market as a whole (Conducted mainly in English, some in Japanese).
5-minute presentation and 5-minute Q&A session (English only, no interpreters). Participants for the local program will be selected based on their performance in the Domestic Program and Pitch Day.
Local professionals clarify the goals and priorities of each startup.Clear any doubts about entering the U.S. market and review possible barriers and issues in advance (Conducted mainly in English and some in Japanese).
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Experienced professors, mentors, and experts provide academic and practical training. We also provide opportunities Japanese startups to pitch to U.S. companies and research institutions and introduce their technologies and products (Conducted in English).
A booth dedicated to Beyond JAPAN startups will be set up at an industry-government-academia collaboration event focused on startups, where the latest technology in San Diego will be showcased. Provided pitch opportunities for attendees (Conducted in English).
Flexible and self-directed schedule based on each participant's priorities, including meetings with potential business partners, meetings with VCs, market research, business meetings and conference participation in other cities, etc. Local mentors will support the creation of business opportunities, including matchmaking, as needed (Conducted in English). San Diego Tribune reported Beyond JAPAN San Diego prgram.
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Each startup had the opportunity to make a 7-minute presentation in front of the Dean of Engineering and distinguished guests from the Japanese Consulate General in Los Angeles. Each startup presented in front of other startups in the program.
An awards ceremony is held to summarize the entire program. Awards are presented to each participant based on his/her achievements during the program.
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Domestic Program
8/7/2023 - 8/18/2023
Mandatory
Optional
Local Program #1
(Week 1-2)
9/11/2023 - 9/22/2023
Mandatory
Optional
Local Program #2
(Week 3-4)
9/25/2023 - 10/6/2023
Mandatory
Local Program #3
(Week 5-8)
10/9/2023 - 11/3/2023
Mandatory
Optional
Beyond JAPAN Zero to X is a program designed to nurture entrepreneurs and leaders who will drive the next generation of innovation and contribute to Japan's growth strategy. This program provides personalized assistance and training specifically tailored to participants' grasp of startup phases and the North American business landscape. It aims to empower participants to take proactive steps and optimize their effectiveness.
This program enables participants to maximize their time efficiently, prioritizing business success and optimal outcomes. It focuses on independent tasks such as validating business ideas, crafting MVPs, and acquiring customers. Support and training are readily available as required to aid participants in their endeavors.
Local business professionals provide mentoring, training, workshops, networking, individual matching, and other business opportunities (Conducted in English). They also provide consultation (Conducted in Japanese and English) on issues and concerns unique to overseas expansion from Japan due to differences in business practices between Japan and the U.S.
To make it easier for early-stage startup founders to participate, the Beyond Japan Program and the Japanese government eases the financial burden by fully subsidizing all expenses for travel, accommodation, and the program during the US training period.
The largest life science cluster on the West Coast. The program is packed with practical training and a variety of pitching and business matching opportunities specific to the field.
