ReADY B / Setouchi Mirai Design Inc. (Headquarters: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, CEO: Noda Natsuri (Yokoi Kaori)) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the acceleration/overseas travel phase of the "J-StarX Local to Global Success Program 2024" operated by Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. and implemented by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Ishiguro Norihiko).
background
Last year, JETRO and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry launched the "J-StarX" initiative to help Japanese startups and entrepreneurs flourish on the global stage. The program aims to support participants in their efforts to expand globally and start their own businesses through pitching skills, market research, business plan formulation and other initiatives, and to enable them to collaborate with the world's top players.
The "Local to Global Success" course is J-StarX's only region-specific program, and is aimed at local startups and entrepreneurs, fostering a global mindset and accelerating their business with an eye toward overseas expansion.
Program details
Selected participants will participate in the North American Course (Silicon Valley: November 17-24, 2024). This program includes practical seminars and workshops before the trip, as well as on-site programs.
Acceleration Topics:
- Product Management
- Building a team with an eye towards overseas expansion
- Ensuring repeatability of product-market fit (PMF)
- How to write an equity story
Participants will receive:
- One-on-one mentoring sessions with subject matter experts
- Networking events with local venture capitalists, investors and major companies
Activities during the overseas travel phase:
- Through customer interviews, verify whether your business can compete in the global market
- Participate in discussions and workshops with local entrepreneurs to receive market-based feedback
Future outlook
Through this adoption, ReADY B aims to accelerate the realization of its business plan with an emphasis on overseas expansion. In addition, as a member of J-StarX, it will contribute to promoting innovation as a regional startup through collaboration and knowledge sharing with other participating companies.
About Plug and Play Japan
Plug and Play Japan is the Japanese branch of one of the world's leading accelerators and venture capital companies. Based in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play Japan currently works with over 40 industry-leading companies and organizations. Plug and Play Japan has strengths in the following areas:
- Supporting corporate innovation
- Cross-industry accelerator program
- Startup Investments
- Supporting startups to expand overseas in collaboration with the government and local governments
Plug and Play Japan Company Information
- Company name: Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd.
- Address: Shibuya Center Place 3F, 1-16-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Vincent Philip, CEO
- URL: Plug and Play Japan
- Date of establishment: July 14, 2017