Innovation Course
@Texas / Austin

FY2024 Activity Report

2024年度の応募はこちら

Accomplishments

OUTPUT
12
Activities per startup

Average number of startup activities conducted during the program period, such as market research and meetings with potential partners/investors

※Excluding seminars and one-on-one sessions provided by the Beyond Japan Program

OUTCOME
3

The number of achieved outcomes post-program such as various contract signings, personnel recruitments and establishment of bases outside of Japan

1 successful fundraising achievement, 1 new US offices established, 1 other award in a contest outside Japan

Satisfaction
3.2

/5

Number of Participants: 9 Founders from 8 startups
The startups were mentored by a team with deep ties to the U.S. military and government relations, and with experience mentoring startups at Capital Factory, the largest accelerator in Texas
QBranch, which has a strong network in Texas, provided hands-on support as needed
Some of the participating startups succesfully raised funds and established US hub / office through this program

Program Schedule
(PST)

01. Selection / Interview

6/1~7/31

Individual online interviews in English (5-minute pitch and 10-minute Q&A) were conducted by QBranch and LaunchStarz for those who passed the document screening stage

02. Domestic program (Online)

8/19~9/20

Provided 1 on 1 mentoring and workshops (3 times each) by local professionals
Eliminated any doubts about entering the American market and helped startups check in advance for any possible barriers or points of contention
The lecturers, who were well versed in the characteristics of each city in Texas, presented a variety of possibilities depending on the individual company's business

03. Local program

2 week course: 10/18~11/8

4 week course: 10/28~11/22

Startups had the option to choose the length of their stay in the US from 2 weeks or 4 weeks
To support local participants' activities, the program was implemented during Austin Tech Week, when startup professionals gather in town
Provided a unique Texas business approach and market-wide overview session

01. Individual 1on1 mentoring

Experts in each field provided accompanying support as mentors (approximately 1 hour/twice a week), and QBranch provided hands-on support for the startups via individual walk-in consultations to support business aspects

02. Various sessions

In addition to the necessities for business development in the United States through workshops, Expert advice sessions on law, taxes, HR and more wre set up and provided through LaunchStarz' netowrk and ecosystem

03. Event

The program took advantage of Austin Tech Week related events and invited investors and VCs, as well as community leaders, to pitch. In addition, a field trip to San Antinio was conducted

※Schedule and content are based on the 2024 program. Please note this year may be different
※Unless otherwise specified, all programs will be conducted in English
JP / EN