Startup Japan EXPO 2025
โ The Best Opportunity for Expansion into the Japanese Market!
- ๐ Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan (Google Maps)
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Date: May 8โ9, 2025
- โ๏ธ Travel Time from Airports:
- Narita Airport (NRT) โ Tokyo Big Sight: Approx. 60โ90 min
- Haneda Airport (HND) โ Tokyo Big Sight: Approx. 30โ50 min
If your startup is looking to enter the Japanese market, Startup Japan EXPO 2025 offers the perfect chance to connect directly with major Japanese corporations, VCs, and CVCs. Through strategic booth operations, you can secure investments, establish partnerships, and enhance brand visibility.
Booth Eligibility
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Companies with Japanese communication skills
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Startups planning to enter or already operating in the Japanese market
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Companies seeking support or investment from Japanese VCs/CVCs
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Companies with products or services to showcase
Booth Purchase Benefits
- 1๏ธโฃ FunDeal Matching Program Participation
- A 1:1 in-person matchmaking event specialized in investment and business collaboration between startups and major Japanese corporations, CVCs, and VCs.
- 2๏ธโฃ Booth Tour
- Support for overseas booths. Pre-selected visitors interested in global companies are guided in a tour format to each exhibitorโs booth.
- 20 visitors per session, with 10 minutes of PR & Q&A per company.
- 3๏ธโฃ Booth Visit Request System
- Efficient pre-scheduled meetings and better preparation.
- Visitor list provided one month before the event
- Ability to send booth visit invitations (up to 500 characters) to desired visitors
- Meetings scheduled with companies that accept invitations
- 4๏ธโฃ Brand Promotion & Talent Acquisition
- Enhance brand recognition and secure top talent in the Japanese market.
- 5๏ธโฃ Investment Opportunities
- Directly connect with major Japanese corporations and investors.
2024 Startup Japan EXPO Achievements
๐ Climbers Startup JAPAN 2024 (Expo & FunDeal) Results
- Overseas Exhibiting Companies: 35
- Overseas Investment Meetings: 235
- Pre-arranged Consultations: 536
- Overseas Visitors: 242
๐ข Satisfaction Survey Results
- 74% of participants were highly satisfied
- High cost-effectiveness: Pre-booking booth visits proved effective for securing meetings
- Strong visitor engagement: Higher enthusiasm compared to other exhibitions
- Active business discussions: High conversion rate leading to real service adoption & purchases
- Affordable participation: More cost-effective than other exhibitions, with unbiased and open-minded visitors
Booth Options & Pricing
๐น Premium Booth โ 950,000 JPY (excl. tax)
- For:
- Startups with an established legal entity in Japan aiming for market expansion
- Startup support organizations
- Municipalities
- Includes: Walls, styrene panel walls, reception desk, company name panel, round table, 3 chairs, 2 spotlights, 2-outlet power supply (500W), and punch carpet.
๐น Standard Booth โ 750,000 JPY (excl. tax)
- For:
- Startups with PoC or pilot experience looking to secure early target customers
- Startup support organizations
- Municipalities
- Includes: Walls, A1 poster, reception desk, company name panel, round table, 3 chairs, 2 spotlights, 2-outlet power supply (500W), and punch carpet.
๐น Starter Booth โ 300,000 JPY (excl. tax)
- For:
- Startups looking to enter the Japanese market
- Especially those seeking partners for PoC or pilot projects
- Includes: Fabric walls, company name panel, round table, 3 chairs, 2 spotlights, 2-outlet power supply (500W).
โ๏ธ Travel, accommodation, and expenses are self-funded. No financial support is provided.
Application Information
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Application Period: March 1 โ March 31, 2025
- ๐ How to Apply: Online application via WithTitans
- ๐ฉ Contact: j-yoon@creww.me
- ๐ณ Payment: Payment details will be sent via email after application submission.
๐ Official Website for Startup Japan EXPO 2025: https://eight-event.8card.net/climbers/2024/startup-japan/ (2025 update coming soon)
๐ Eight (SanSan Inc.) Website: Eight | Sansan
About SanSan & Eight
- SanSan Inc. was founded in June 2007 and, as of 2023, has a capital of approximately 66 billion JPY. It is a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, specializing in business card management solutions (similar to South Koreaโs "Remember" app).
- Eight is SanSanโs personal-use smart business card exchange and management app, designed for individuals, whereas SanSan itself provides enterprise-level solutions.
Don't miss this opportunity! Join Startup Japan EXPO 2025 today!
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