August 6, 2018
In September 2018, Y Combinator (YC), which provides the world's leading entrepreneurship program, will hold its first event in Japan in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Japan Platform (SVJP).
The purpose of this event is to support and promote the creation of more global startups from Japan, as well as to discover entrepreneurs from universities.
In cooperation with:
Keio University School of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine
Keio Leading-edge Laboratory of Science and Technology (KLL)
Keio University, Keio Research Institute at SFC
Keio University Global Research Institute
Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc.
The University of Tokyo, Division of University Corporate Relations
Day 1 YC Office Hours
Date & Time: Friday, September 28, 2018, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Venue: Yahoo Japan Corporation, Open Collaboration Space "LODGE"
Audience: Startups and entrepreneurs
Language: English (no simultaneous interpretation)
Fee: Free
Day 2: Startup School (Medical, Quantum Computing, and Material Science)
Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Venue: Keio University, Mita Campus, South School Building Hall (5th floor, South School Building)
Audience: Open to everyone
Language: Japanese or English depending on the program (no simultaneous interpretation)
Fee: Free
Day 3: Startup School (AI, Robotics, and Bio)
Date & Time: Sunday, September 30, 2018, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Venue: The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Ito Hall, Ito International Research Center
Audience: Open to everyone
Language: Japanese or English depending on the program (no simultaneous interpretation)
Fee: Free
Pre-registration: You can register here .
There are separate application forms for YC Office Hours and Startup School.
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held, and only those selected will be contacted.
Details: Please see Y Combinator MEETUP IN TOKYO .
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