[Announcement] Applications are open for the GIA Tokyo Acceleration Phase 2 Program again!
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Leave a Nest Singapore is excited to announce the opening of new batch 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.
In addition to this, this time the program will be conducted in more flexible schedule for the participating companies. Companies interested in this program will be able to apply and after approval from Enterprise Singapore, you will be able to choose the visiting timing to Japan immersion trip based on your availability in anytime between September to end of November 2025.
※For the specific dates of the visit, it will be discussed with Leave a Nest member's availability.
Phase 2 applications are open now!
Programme fees: S$6,000 + 9% GST
Application Deadline: Nov. 15th 2025
Apply here to participate in the “Enter to Japan Market Program”
Brief Program Overview
Phase 2 Batch 9 (Feb – Mar 2025)
| 1 | Selection Approval | After registration to the form, startups will receive confirmation if their application has been approved by Leave a Nest and Enterprise Singapore. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Follow-Up Support | Following the trip, participants discuss steps forward and requirements from Leave a Nest. Feedback also occurs in this component. |
For enquiries, please contact Leave a Nest at [email protected] (attention Michael or Haruka or Ueno).
Apply here to participate in the “Enter to Japan Market Program”