FY2024 Activity Report
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
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
/5
6/1~7/31
8/19~9/20
2 week course: 10/18~11/8
4 week course: 10/28~11/22
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
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
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
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 fully subsidizes the entire program and accommodation during the US training period. The decision of these two categories have been decided by the Japanese government.
Austin is a city of tech and music. In addition to precision machinery such as semiconductors, it has characteristics similar to the early days of Silicon Valley, with strong connections to the aerospace and military industries.