[Online] KGAP+ North America Challenge2020/10/16
KGAP+ (Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus) is carrying out Batch 4 from this coming November to February. KGAP+, a startup acceleration program in Keihanna Science City, is a key component of Kyoto Ecosystem supported by the government as one of the leading startup cities.
As with the previous batches, promising startups/SMEs are coming from across the world with the goal of securing partnerships with Japanese major companies and accomplishing PoCs/pilot tests with them.
“North America Challenge” is a stage for the candidates from Canad and U.S.A. Innovative technologies and services are presented by companies at the recommendation of KGAP+ global partners: NRC-IRAP (National Research Council of Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program) and ITPC (International Technology Partnership Center). Not only pitching, but Mr. Nick Ushio, an expert on international business development based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo delivers insights into COVID-19 impact in Silicon Valley. Please join us as an audience!
*About KGAP+ Batch 4
*NRC and ATR signed a memorandum of understanding in April of 2019, with attendance of Prime Ministers of both countries. Based on the MoU, collaborative activities are ongoing.
| Date / Time | Friday, October 16, 2020 9:30 - 11:25 |
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| Venue | Online by Zoom |
| Program | *Time: Japan Standard Time CANADA SESSION 9:30 Opening Remarks Dr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Development Office, ATR
9:47 Greeting Remarks Mr. Harvey Lam, Industry Technology Advisor,
9:55 Pitch by Canadian Companies – Healthy Aging –
10:25 Session Closing Remarks Ms. Lesley-Ann Reed, Counsellor (Commercial), Embassy of Canada to Japan U.S. SESSION 10:30 Talk “Insights into COVID-19 impact in Silicon Valley (Tentative)” Mr. Nick Ushio, Principal, ITPC
11:00 Reverse Pitch by Japanese Company
11:10 Pitch by U.S. Companies
11:20 Closing Remarks *The timetable might be changed. |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Nick Ushio
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| Fee | Admission Free |
| Object | Anyone interested in collaboration with startups/SMEs from North America |
| Due date for application | Thursday, October 15, 2020 15:00 |
| Organizer | – Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) – Keihanna Research Complex Promotion Council
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An expert on international business development based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo. Discovering venture companies of great promise in USA and supporting their expansion into Japanese market. Making overseas surveys on Japanese companies which promote open innovation and supporting their collaboration with venture companies. Specialized in automotive field, security, image processing, sensor, device, IoT, AgTech, InsureTech, manufacturing and so on.
