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Seeking startup speakers for 2020 MIT Japan Conference

Deadline: December 1, 2019

Conference Exhibitor Opportunity, Presented by MIT Startup Exchange

The MIT Startup Exchange is looking for 8-10 MIT-connected startups to present and exhibit at the MIT Japan Conference on January 24th and a Startup Showcase on January 23rd.

Each selected startup will present a lightning talk on a science-based technology they are bringing to market, including at least one compelling use case. All presenting startups are expected to exhibit during lunch immediately following the startup presentations session.  

The events are attended by senior executives of Global1000 corporations, and provide an excellent forum for establishing partnerships and networking at a very senior level.

Expenses reimbursed

MIT will reimburse for travel expenses, sufficient to cover coach travel, local transport, and hotel (details will be forthcoming). In order to be reimbursed, startups will need to do a dry run and also participate in any potential success stories. 

About Japan Conference

Held at the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) in Downtown Tokyo on January 23/24, 2020. It will feature future trends of research at MIT and highlight advances in key areas, including advanced materials, robotics, machine learning, Big Data, healthcare technologies, energy and innovation management.  The target audience is executives from the many of Japan’s largest corporations. We expect about 250 attendees.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so better to apply early.

We are looking for startups working on applications related to advanced materials, advanced materials, robotics, machine learning, Big Data, healthcare technologies, energy and innovation management.  Ideally, startups will have market feedback and existing partnerships.  

To apply, please provide the following:

  • a brief description of your startup's science-based technology; 
  • a speaker bio & a few words on the speaker’s experience as a speaker (optionally, including a video sample);
  • a one-paragraph explanation of the unique fit between the event and the startup’s vision, technologies, products, or services;
  • explanation of how relevant Japan is to your business, including any current or planned business activity - this is a very important point, so please take the time to properly explain.

Eligibility criteria: Only MIT startups with an up-to-date profile in MIT Startup Exchange will be considered to speak & exhibit. STEX25 accelerator startups have priority.

Selected startups will be required to do a practice run (30 min session) at a mutually convenient time at least two weeks prior to the event.

Deadline: December 1, 2019
Posted on: September 28, 2018

Conference Exhibitor Opportunity, Presented by MIT Startup Exchange

The MIT Startup Exchange is looking for 8-10 MIT-connected startups to present and exhibit at the MIT Japan Conference on January 24th and a Startup Showcase on January 23rd.

Each selected startup will present a lightning talk on a science-based technology they are bringing to market, including at least one compelling use case. All presenting startups are expected to exhibit during lunch immediately following the startup presentations session.  

The events are attended by senior executives of Global1000 corporations, and provide an excellent forum for establishing partnerships and networking at a very senior level.

Expenses reimbursed

MIT will reimburse for travel expenses, sufficient to cover coach travel, local transport, and hotel (details will be forthcoming). In order to be reimbursed, startups will need to do a dry run and also participate in any potential success stories. 

About Japan Conference

Held at the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) in Downtown Tokyo on January 23/24, 2020. It will feature future trends of research at MIT and highlight advances in key areas, including advanced materials, robotics, machine learning, Big Data, healthcare technologies, energy and innovation management.  The target audience is executives from the many of Japan’s largest corporations. We expect about 250 attendees.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so better to apply early.

We are looking for startups working on applications related to advanced materials, advanced materials, robotics, machine learning, Big Data, healthcare technologies, energy and innovation management.  Ideally, startups will have market feedback and existing partnerships.  

To apply, please provide the following:

  • a brief description of your startup's science-based technology; 
  • a speaker bio & a few words on the speaker’s experience as a speaker (optionally, including a video sample);
  • a one-paragraph explanation of the unique fit between the event and the startup’s vision, technologies, products, or services;
  • explanation of how relevant Japan is to your business, including any current or planned business activity - this is a very important point, so please take the time to properly explain.

Eligibility criteria: Only MIT startups with an up-to-date profile in MIT Startup Exchange will be considered to speak & exhibit. STEX25 accelerator startups have priority.

Selected startups will be required to do a practice run (30 min session) at a mutually convenient time at least two weeks prior to the event.

Disclaimer:  MIT Startup Exchange can make introductions that ideally provide open ended discussions in order to share mutual interests and potentially create common ground that incite the parties to collaborate. MIT Startup Exchange introductions may eventually lead to mutual partnerships, but that is not in any way guaranteed by MIT, MIT Corporate Relations, MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) or MIT Startup Exchange, which takes no responsibility for these outcomes and no formal part in such discussions following our introduction. MIT Startup Exchange and its activities and events are not for purposes of soliciting investment or offering securities.