Shibuya Startup Support

🎉 Snack & Connect Tomorrow 🎉 Join us at Snack & Connect to meet like-minded individuals and unlock new opportunities! Whether you're a founder, investor, student, or ecosystem builder, everyone is welcome to join! 😉 See you soon🚀

🚀 Startup Visa Now Available for Up to 2 Years 🚀 Shibuya Startup Support has proudly assisted over 80 Shibuya Startup Visa holders from more than 20 countries! As part of the recent announcement by JETRO, the Startup Visa program now offers up to 2 years and has expanded nationwide since January 2025. This update aims to create a more welcoming environment for international entrepreneurs and establish Tokyo as a global hub even greater for diverse talent. Interested in Shibuya’s startup visa? Discover more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG-pnpjJ

📝 Meet Taipei 2024: Event Report is Out! 🇹🇼 Shibuya Startup Support joined Meet Taipei 2024, Taiwan’s largest startup event, to connect with global innovators. Highlights: 🔹 Showcasing S-Startups – Yōkaizen, HelloWorld Inc. World, and コドマモ introduced their solutions in mental health, education, and child safety. 🔹 Panel Discussions – Explored Japan–Taiwan startup collaboration and Shibuya’s Angel Investor Visa. 🔹 CEO Roundtable & Networking – Connected with founders, investors, and policymakers to strengthen Asia’s startup ecosystem. Over 460 startups from 18 countries joined, with a focus on AI, deep tech, and global collaboration, which perfectly aligned with building bridges between Taiwan, Japan, and beyond. 📝 Read the full event report in the link in the comments!

🚀 Wednesday: Snack & Connect + SSS Growth Hub 🚀 We’ll be hosting weekly Snack & Connect as usual, bringing together founders, startups, investors, ecosystem builders, and students! Alongside SSS's Weekly Snack & Connect, we’ll host the SSS Growth Hub, where startups can learn, connect, and grow together. This time, the topic will be "Navigating Japan’s Investment Landscape: What VCs Look for in Startups", with insights from VCs and experts who support startups. If you want to know what it takes to grow your startup in Japan, be sure to register in advance! 👉 https://lu.ma/2qwcorr5 📅 March 5, 16:00-19:00 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 Register here https://lu.ma/2qwcorr5

🎶 Music Event This Weekend 🎶 Shibuya has been working to welcome digital nomads, creating new connections between global talent and the city. One of the participants, Carolina Castilla—a Bay Area-based VC and music startup founder—is hosting AI Music × Visuals Live this weekend in Tokyo! This event will showcase the intersection of AI, music, and creative technology. If you're interested in AI, music, or creative tech, be sure to check it out! 🔗 https://lu.ma/i6ry77e6

🗼Joining Takeoff Tokyo Next Month🗼 We’re excited to announce our partnership with Takeoff Tokyo, a leading startup conference for internationally ambitious startups 🌎 Taking place on March 25-26, 2025, it will focus on early-stage startups aiming to expand internationally and secure funding. 🚀 Curious about what to expect? Check out last year’s after movie to get a glimpse of the energy and connections waiting for you. 🎥 🎟️ Exclusive Discount Alert! As part of this collaboration, we've secured exclusive discounts on Takeoff Tokyo tickets. Comment “Tokyo” to this post, and we will share more information! Act fast—the tickets' price will go up very soon!⏳ Learn more 🔗takeoff-tokyo.com We are excited to join, come and say hi if you are joining! Ringi Yōkaizen Polymerize Nathan Black from Konba NERON Yerzhan Karatayev WhiteSquare

👏Welcome to Snack & Connect 👏 Join us tomorrow for our casual gathering bringing together startups, investors, and ecosystem builders from both Japan and abroad. See you very soon! 📅 Feb 25, 4-6pm 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register

🎉 Great turnout at Creativetech Shibuya Last week 🎉 Creativetech Shibuya, a pitch and business matching event, is the business-focused segment of DIG Shibuya — a four-day citywide celebration of art and technology organized by Shibuya City. Over 120 startups, investors, VCs, CVCs, and corporates from around the world attended the event. Highlights: 🤝+35 business matchmakings 🚀11 startups pitched A huge thank you to all the startups, mentors, media, and participants who made this event a success. ❤️🔥 Pitched Startups👏 STAYGE Labs, Inc., Yōkaizen, ERA Music, NEMOZ Lab, Borderless Studios, 4861, Gamebeast, Flickplay, The Pinkfong Company, ATHLX Stay tuned for future events!

👏 Snack & Connect this Wednesday 👏 If you’re a startup founder, investor, ecosystem builder, or student, come join us to connect with like-minded people at our weekly meetup in Shibuya, Tokyo! See you soon🚀 📅 Feb 19, 4-6PM 📍Shibuya Bridge 🎫 No need to register

🎉 Proud moments for the S-Startups family 🎉 We’re excited to share that SORA Technology and HelloWorld Inc. have been selected for Forbes JAPAN's "Next Impact Startups 30" as part of their prestigious "Impact 100" list! This recognition showcases their incredible vision and the impact they’re making on the world. A big congratulations to both teams, and we’re looking forward to your continued success and impact! 👏