Innovation & DeepTech
Who we are looking for
Founders and CXOs with aspirations to take on global challenges
Passionate people who want to do proactive and concrete business activities locally in the U.S.
Those who can flexibly continue to learn new things without being bound by existing concepts
Those who are not content with the status quo and are always willing to take on new challenges.
Eligibility
The applicant must fall into one of the following categories
The CEO, Founder and CXO of Japanese companies who are considering a start-up or expansion into the U.S.
Those who have a concrete business idea to launch their business in the U.S.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
One participant per startup
This program is offered as a part of the J-StarX program. Please note that you can only participate in one J-StarX program in a given fiscal year.
Application Requirements
Submit application form
Upload a Pitch Deck (PDF in English)
Upload a video (in English) of no more than 3 minutes in length (Essentially an elevator pitch for your business and what you want to achieve in the U.S. in English).
Filmmaker
Who we are looking for
Have a concrete idea to shoot an international co-production (feature film, short film or drama series) film
Have experience working as a director or producer of feature films
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Agree to be listed as a program participant on the website and in other publicity materials
Be able to stay in the U.S. for the duration of the program
Be willing to be involved in international co-productions in Japan and abroad in the future
Application Requirements
Submit application form
Upload a Pitch Deck (PDF in English) and reel
Upload a video (in English) of no more than 3 minutes in length
