Event Details

GO TOKYO 2023

INTERNATIONALIZE YOUR STARTUP WITH THE 2-WEEK ACCELERATION PROGRAM!

GO TOKYO 2023 is the ideal preparation for Austrian mid – & later-stage startups focusing microelectronics & semiconductorson to take the next steps of their Japan-expansion. The program supports startups strategically (flexible onboarding, IP coaching, workshops, networking, 1:1 business meetings, etc.) and financially (travel grant of up to 20,000 EUR) to give them the best expierence during a 2-week ecosystem tour in Tokyo including a breakout session to Kansai region from December 4th to 15th, 2023.

This Year, the GO TOKYO program takes place during TechBIZKON, a cross-border startup event featuring top speakers from around the globe, and Innovation Leaders Summit, Asia’s largest open innovation & matchmaking conference. The selected startups will also have the unique opportunity to participate at SEMICON Japan, an international exhibition offering the latest insights into Japan’s largest semiconductor supply chain.

PART I | GO TOKYO 2023 ONBOARDING: FLEXIBLE

Get first-hand insights into the japanese market and benefit from a flexible digital onboarding to prepare your internationalization strategy. The selected startups will receive 3h of free and individual IP coaching sessions and exclusive unlimited access to our GIN video masterclasses with valuable expert tips for their market entry. At the kick-off event in Vienna you will also valuable last-minute preparation tips for your physical presence in Tokyo, while getting to know the GO TOKYO 2023 startup batch.

PART II | GO TOKYO 2023 PHYSICAL: EXPANSION TRAVEL

Part II of GO TOKYO 2023 is a 2-week ecosystem tour in Tokyo from December 4th to 15th, 2023 and offers the selected startups 1:1 business meetings organized by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Tokyo, as well as the opportunity to generate international leads (corporates, potential clients, business partners, etc.) at customized pitch and networking events. In addition, startups can benefit from further on-site activities, e.g. TechBIZKON (see further information below). For the phyiscal trip to Tokyo incl. a breakout session to the Kansai region, GIN covers 90% of all expenses including flight and accommodation costs up to EUR 20,000.- per startup.

REQUIREMENTS

THE PROGRAM GO TOKYO 2023 IS MOST SUITABLE FOR STARTUPS MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Vertical: Microelectronics & Semiconductor
• Austrian mid- or later-stage startup (beyond PoC and seed stage)
• Established in the last 7 years (no k.o. criterion)
• Raised at least seed-stage investment
• Unique product/solution
• Working prototype/MVP
• A proven business model with traction (clients, revenue)
• Interest in connecting to relevant stakeholders (corporates, business partners)
• Looking to develop further internationally with a focus on Japan/Asia

HOW TO APPLY?

Submit you application by August 6th, 2023 here: https://www.awsconnect.at/GIN/applyCall/48

More Information about GO TOKYO 2023 here: https://www.gin-austria.com/calls/gotokyo2023