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STARTUPS FOR SHOWCASE AT KOFIA, SAMSUNG IN SEOUL, AND KEIDANREN IN TOKYO

Deadline: August 8, 2022

We seek 10-12 MIT-connected startups to present at showcases at KOFIA, and Samsung in Seoul, Korea (November 3, 4), and at Keidanren in Tokyo, Japan (November 8). Selection is on a rolling basis, apply early!

We are looking startups in the following areas:

  •       Artificial Intelligence
  •       Energy (Battery, Energy Storage)
  •       Metaverse / AR / VR / XR
  •       Sustainability (Renewable Energy, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage))
  •       Life Science, Bio, Pharmaceutical
  •       Blockchain, NFT
  •       Robotics
  •       Fintech
  •       Mobility
  •       Next-generation Computing 
  •       Next-generation Semiconductor Material

The events at KOFIA, Samsung Electronics, and Keidanren are an opportunity for startups to display their work to an audience of industry professionals in Korea and Japan for the purpose of establishing or strengthening business relationships in those countries.

Startups will present a lightning talk, and have table space where they can demo technology and network with other participants during the event. Each selected startup will have approximately 8 minutes to present a lightning talk on a science-based technology they are bringing to the market (further details regarding the presentation will be shared after the selection).

There will be one-on-one meeting opportunities with KOFIA members, and ILP member companies in both Korea and Japan.

Showcase participants will receive a round-trip economy class flight ticket, hotel accommodations, and transportation for one participant per startup. And will need to check on visa requirements / process visa as needed for the trip.

Tentative Key dates and events

Oct. 31 (Mon):  

      Departure from U.S.

Nov. 1 (Tue):   

      Arrival in Korea

Nov. 2 (Wed):   

      Recuperation day with optional city tour in Seoul

      VIP dinner with KOFIA guests

Nov. 3 (Thu):     

      12 PM – 2 PM: One-on-one meetings before the Showcase at KOFIA

      2 PM – 5 PM: Startup Showcase at KOFIA (Financial Investment Center, Seoul, Korea)

      VIP Dinner with Samsung and other ILP Member Companies 

Nov. 4 (Fri):        

      12 PM – 2 PM: One-on-one meetings before the Showcase at Samsung

      2 PM – 5 PM: Startup Showcase at Samsung (Samsung Finance Campus, Seoul, Korea)

Nov. 5 (Sat):       

      Trip to Tokyo

Nov. 7 (Mon):    Optional ILP member company visits

      VIP dinner with ILP guests             

Nov. 8 (Tue):     

      9 AM – 12PM: Startup Showcase Tokyo (venue TBD)

Nov. 9 (Wed):   

      Departure from Japan

Deadline: August 8, 2022
Posted on: July 15, 2022

We seek 10-12 MIT-connected startups to present at showcases at KOFIA, and Samsung in Seoul, Korea (November 3, 4), and at Keidanren in Tokyo, Japan (November 8). Selection is on a rolling basis, apply early!

We are looking startups in the following areas:

  •       Artificial Intelligence
  •       Energy (Battery, Energy Storage)
  •       Metaverse / AR / VR / XR
  •       Sustainability (Renewable Energy, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage))
  •       Life Science, Bio, Pharmaceutical
  •       Blockchain, NFT
  •       Robotics
  •       Fintech
  •       Mobility
  •       Next-generation Computing 
  •       Next-generation Semiconductor Material

The events at KOFIA, Samsung Electronics, and Keidanren are an opportunity for startups to display their work to an audience of industry professionals in Korea and Japan for the purpose of establishing or strengthening business relationships in those countries.

Startups will present a lightning talk, and have table space where they can demo technology and network with other participants during the event. Each selected startup will have approximately 8 minutes to present a lightning talk on a science-based technology they are bringing to the market (further details regarding the presentation will be shared after the selection).

There will be one-on-one meeting opportunities with KOFIA members, and ILP member companies in both Korea and Japan.

Showcase participants will receive a round-trip economy class flight ticket, hotel accommodations, and transportation for one participant per startup. And will need to check on visa requirements / process visa as needed for the trip.

Tentative Key dates and events

Oct. 31 (Mon):  

      Departure from U.S.

Nov. 1 (Tue):   

      Arrival in Korea

Nov. 2 (Wed):   

      Recuperation day with optional city tour in Seoul

      VIP dinner with KOFIA guests

Nov. 3 (Thu):     

      12 PM – 2 PM: One-on-one meetings before the Showcase at KOFIA

      2 PM – 5 PM: Startup Showcase at KOFIA (Financial Investment Center, Seoul, Korea)

      VIP Dinner with Samsung and other ILP Member Companies 

Nov. 4 (Fri):        

      12 PM – 2 PM: One-on-one meetings before the Showcase at Samsung

      2 PM – 5 PM: Startup Showcase at Samsung (Samsung Finance Campus, Seoul, Korea)

Nov. 5 (Sat):       

      Trip to Tokyo

Nov. 7 (Mon):    Optional ILP member company visits

      VIP dinner with ILP guests             

Nov. 8 (Tue):     

      9 AM – 12PM: Startup Showcase Tokyo (venue TBD)

Nov. 9 (Wed):   

      Departure from Japan

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so it’s recommended to apply early.

Please submit an application detailing the following:

  • The problem you are solving
  • The core tech, what is new, and what is difficult about what you are doing
  • The current market traction or other validation
  • What you are planning to accomplish over the coming 12 months, in particular as it relates to industry connections/partnerships in Korea or Japan. Elaborate on any current business activity in Korea, Japan or Asia.

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 to be arranged about 2 weeks prior to the event.  

  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so it’s recommended to apply early.

    Please submit an application detailing the following:

    • The problem you are solving
    • The core tech, what is new, and what is difficult about what you are doing
    • The current market traction or other validation
    • What you are planning to accomplish over the coming 12 months, in particular as it relates to industry connections/partnerships in Korea or Japan. Elaborate on any current business activity in Korea, Japan or Asia.

    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 to be arranged about 2 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.