JETRO Global Connection -Accelerate Innovation with Japan-

Event
Japanese startups online pitch session at Elevating Founders in London Tech Week

(JAPAN, UK)
September 1-3, 2020

As one of the J-Startup programs, JETRO and British Embassy Tokyo will be exhibiting at one of Europe’s biggest tech events, London Tech Week.
As part of this, not only will we be promoting JETRO’s activities, 15 carefully selected Japanese startups will also be joining, to pitch in front of judges and an online audience at the Elevating Founders Stage. This virtual event will put them in front of potential investors, collaborators, and clients, from around the world. JETR

Date: September 1st-3rd

See the agenda here:
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How to participate in the pitch session

To watch the Japanese startups give their pitches, as well as all the other startups who will be pitching, please register for a free pass via this weblink below:
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The pitching events will be completely virtual, and easily accessible on London Tech Week’s digital platform. You will be able to engage with cutting-edge technologies and services without leaving your home.

Pitching Startups

Find the startups‘ company profile on its official page.
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About J-Startup

A new initiative created by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in 2018, the J-Startup Program cultivates the brightest of Japan's startups to succeed in the world market. Leading business communities recommended and selected the startups to join this program, from over 10,000 Japanese startups.
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About UK Tech Rocketship Award

Throughout 2019/20 the British Government delivered the ‘Tech Rocketship Award’ scheme for cutting-edge Japanese technology start-ups, focussing on 4 key business areas. The scheme gives winning companies the opportunity to engage with the UK tech ecosystem through a tailored programme, including a visit to the UK.
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Elevating founders in London Tech Week

As the flagship startup event of London Tech Week, Elevating Founders enables high potential Seed and Series A tech startups exclusive access to curated investors and the enterprise marketplace at TechXLR8, where tech is transforming business.
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