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FOCUS in TOKYO

Overview

Sharpen the outline of Tokyo!

"FOCUS in TOKYO" is a series of events by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to introduce the market and support services for companies in the world to expand their business in Tokyo.

  • 1st Session : Fintech - July 14, at 18:00 U.S. Eastern Time
  • 2nd Session : Asset Management Session - July 29 at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
  • 3rd Session : Tech - Industries 4.0 - 21st September at 9:00 AM Central European Time
  • 4th Session : Startup Ecosystem in Tokyo - 8th December at 9:00 AM Israel Standard Time
The detail of date will be announced soon!
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Contents

Vol1: Fintech Session

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    Collaborating with the Plug and Play, a world's leading investor, accelerator, and corporate innovation platform, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) introduces the market and support services for sustainable tech companies across the globe to expand to Tokyo.

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    In this session, Plug and Play will share current market information in Japan/Tokyo for Fintech. In addition, the "Access to Tokyo (A2T)", a touchpoint for overseas companies to Tokyo, will highlight TMG's program called "Tokyo Financial Award (TFA)." TFA is an award provided by TMG for Fintech companies who provide financial solutions to resolve social challenges in Tokyo. The prize will be 1st price as 10 million Yen.

Vol2: Asset Management Session

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    Collaborating with The Alternative Investment Management Association（AIMA）, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduces the Asset Management market and support services for Asset Management Companies in the globe to expand their business to Tokyo.

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    In this session, we will address "What you need to know when setting up an office in Tokyo" by updating on the latest regulations, tax considerations and incentives available when considering a Tokyo office. We will have executives from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Financial Services Agency (Japanese regulator) as well as executives from the financial community who work and live in Tokyo.

Vol3: Tech - Industries 4.0

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    Collaborating with the Innovation Lab Asia (ILA) and Nordic Innovation House (NIH), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government would introduce Tokyo's support programs for attracting innovative startups from overseas, highlighting the "Free Consulting Service" for Industry 4.0 such as AI, IoT, Robotics and AR/VR etc, a TAILORED FREE consulting service program to accelerate the business expansion in Tokyo and Japan for frontline TECH companies / startups.

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    In this session, famous Japanese CVC/VC are invited to illustrate their key considerations when evaluating investment or partnership, as well as tips for startups to approach them effectively.

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    Moreover, there would be a panel session where executives from European startups expanding their business in Tokyo will share their stories and advice.

Vol4: Startup Ecosystem in Tokyo

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    Collaborating with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) and City TLV, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) would introduce Tokyo's support programs for attracting innovative startups from overseas, highlighting efforts and offerings of the "Tokyo Consortium", the startup ecosystem project by the TMG to create a global hub city.

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    In this session, Tokyo Consortium member and major Japanese VC, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and major Japanese CVC, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, will share their latest initiatives in Israel, their recent trends in overseas investment, and successful cases of business partnership, as well as what Japanese VC and CVC are looking for in foreign startups.

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    Participants will also get a glimpse of Tokyo's startup ecosystem environment, offerings and benefits available for foreign startups, such as consulting & business matching.

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