[Announcement] Applications are open for the GIA Tokyo Acceleration Phase 2 Program [Batch 9]

Leave a Nest Singapore is excited to announce the opening of Batch 9 of the Japanese Immersion Program designed to assist Singapore companies interested in entering the lucrative Japanese market. With Japan's dynamic economy, advanced technology landscape, and favourable business environment, Leave a Nest Singapore aims to equip Singapore startups and SMEs with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the Japanese market. Many challenges persist for international startups including language & cultural barriers, differences in business culture and finding the right network.

The new GIA Tokyo Acceleration Program consists of two parts, Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 2 is for SMEs/startups ready to enter Japan and are looking for key business partners. Phase 2 aims to work closely with Singapore startups, offering individual mentorship meetings, and initial door-opening business meetings through direct contact with Japanese corporates. 

Phase 2 applications are open now!

Programme fees: S$6,000 + 9% GST
Application Deadline: Jan 24th 2025

Apply here to participate in the “Enter to Japan Market Program”

Brief Program Overview

Phase 2 Batch 9 (Feb – Mar 2025)

Feb 5th	0: Selection Approval	By Feb 5th, startups will receive confirmation if their application has been approved by Leave a Nest and Enterprise Singapore.
Feb – Mar	1: Business Meeting Strategising	To bring business outcomes through 1-on-1 meetings with Japanese corporates, multiple meetings will be necessary to discuss a curated/custom plan for each startup. At the end of this component, participants will have a targeted list of partners to connect with in the Japanese market.
Mar 5-8	2: Meetings Trip	This is not a tour. Each startup will be accompanied individually by a Japanese and English speaking Leave a Nest personnel to at least five 1-on-1 meetings agreed upon prior to the trip. Additionally, Mar 7-8 will be Leave a Nest’s annual research conference in Japan. Some parts of the conference will be in English. This is helpful for further exposure.
Mar	3: Follow-Up Support	Following the trip, participants discuss steps forward and requirements from Leave a Nest. Feedback also occurs in this component.

 

Phase 2 will occur once a year.

For enquiries, please contact Leave a Nest at [email protected] (attention Addi or Leeyon).

Apply here to participate in the “Enter to Japan Market Program”