Blockchain Business Camp Tokyo
Blockchain Business Camp Tokyo Participating Foreign Companies are selected!
Participating Japanese Companies (in alphabetical order)
- Apamanshop Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Credit Saison Co.,Ltd.
- Crowdworks,Inc.
- Faiax Co.Ltd.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
- JAPAN POST Co., Ltd.
- KDDI CORPORATION
- MARUI GROUP CO.,LTD.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
- Nomura Holdings, Inc.
- ORIX Corporation
- SBI Holdings, Inc.
- SBI Sumishin Net Bank,Ltd.
- Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Sony Corporation
- SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- YAMATO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
※Tokyo Metropolitan Government Accelerator Program" Block Chain Business Camp Tokyo " is not in a position to make a representation as to the legal implication of the specific initial coin offering, which is also known as token sale, now does it offer to purchase or recommend to buy/sell specific ICO tokens.
This program is brought by Tokyo Metropolitan Government to overseas startups who own blockchain technology, which aims for making a business matching with companies undertaking businesses in Tokyo, as well as giving them a mentoring services as to how to enter Japan market through Japanese companies of each industry.
Overview
Objective of the Program
Aiming to become a global financial city, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is working to push forward the implementation of blockchain into both financial and non-financial sectors.
As part of this movement, TMG is going to launch a new initiative called the "Blockchain Business Camp Tokyo", which is the third business camp held by TMG, followed by FinTech and New Tech business camp.
By running this short-term intensive program over the course of two months, TMG aims to generate ground-breaking innovation to improve convenience for Tokyo's residents and re-energize the city's economy.
Details of the Program
Main Forms of Support for Foreign Companies
- Participation in the program is free of charge.
*However, companies must pay for their own airfare and other expenses (refer to Application Guidelines for more details). - Information is provided for accommodation, transportation and office space to ensure a pleasant 2 month stay.
- No Japanese skills required!
Language support and interpreters will be arranged by the Camp Office. Feel free to consult the Camp Office at any time during your stay. - Support from TMG with PR activities in Tokyo.
*Details (types of media, promotional period, etc.) to be determined by TMG.
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- Introductory Seminar
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- Industry specialists provide explanation on business culture, regulations etc. concerning blockchain.
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- Mentoring/ Business Meetings
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- Foreign companies brush up their business plans with Japanese companies (mentor companies).
- The Camp Office assists in match ups and arranging meetings.
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- Creation of Business Plan
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- Foreign companies create/update their business plan for establishing a site or expanding their business into Tokyo.
- Industry experts will also provide business plan support, taking into account the market environment and other factors.
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- Networking Events
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- Provide networking events to foster understanding and facilitate business match ups between foreign companies and mentor companies, Tokyo companies, Tokyo investors, foreign embassies and chambers of commerce based in Japan, etc.
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- Business Matching
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- Business match-up opportunities with leading companies in Tokyo.
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- Pitch Events
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- Foreign companies present their business plan at pitch events.
- Around 100 guests planned for the public event, and 30 for the closed-door.
- Pitch Events
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- Follow-up Support
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- The Camp Office provides support until the end of March 2018, with the Business Development Center Tokyo* taking over from April for those foreign companies going ahead with business expansion plans. *Details below.
Post-Program Support for Site Establishment in the Tokyo National Strategic Special Zone
Business Development Center Tokyo
TMG's one-stop support center for foreign companies, providing a range of business and lifestyle support.
- Provides information and advice on Japanese regulations and more
- Supports establishment of new sites (provides information on corporate registration, etc.)
- Introduces relevant organizations, etc., according to needs
- Assists in finding local business partners
- Provides information on living in Tokyo (English-speaking hospitals and schools, etc.)
Program Location
- The program will be held in Otemachi and Tokyo areas, which have a large concentration of big companies and startups.
- Office spaces for foreign companies will be located at co-working space around Otemachi and Tokyo areas.
- Program events held at 3×3 Lab Future and Shin-Maru Conference Square.
- Mentoring and business meetings will take place at the offices of mentor companies.
- Final pitch events will take place at Global Business Hub Tokyo.
*Venues for events may be changed without prior notice.
All the Facilities are provided MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD. 
Program Schedule（Tentative）
*The above is the planned schedule for the program and may change without notice.
*Follow-up support provided by the Blockchain Business Camp Tokyo Office until Friday, March30, 2018. From Monday, April 02, 2018, follow-up support will be provided by the Business Development Center Tokyo.
Application Process (for Foreign Companies) *Application is Closed
Fees
- Participation in the program is free of charge.
- However, selected foreign companies will need to pay for their own airfares, accommodation, transportation and meals, etc.
- More details can be found in the Application Guidelines.
Target Companies
- Foreign startups which have not yet entered the Japanese market, and which have blockchain technologies, or products/services utilizing said technologies to support the several industry.
Participating Japanese Companies (in alphabetical order)
Foreign companies will be mentored by some of Japan's foremost manufacturers. All participating Japanese companies are based in Tokyo.
