Seeking Startup Speakers for 2023 MIT Japan Conference in Tokyo

MIT Startup Exchange is looking for 10 MIT-connected startups to present and exhibit at the MIT Japan Conference in Tokyo on Friday,  January 27, 2023.

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. See below for application requirements and follow them closely as we expect a lot of interest for this competitive Opp. Selected startups will need to submit a slide deck as per guidelines to be provided, and also participate in a virtual dry run as needed, a few weeks before the event, so make sure that you have the bandwidth to meet all deadlines.

The events are attended by ILP's Japan corporate members and other executives of Global 1000 corporations and the innovation ecosystem, and provide an excellent forum for establishing connections for potential partnerships and collaboration. 

Expenses reimbursed

MIT will reimburse for travel expenses for 1 rep (speaker), sufficient to cover coach travel, local transport, and hotel (details will be forthcoming). We will advise on the latest for a visa application, if needed at the time. 

About Japan Conference

It's MIT's annual signature event in Japan with presentations and insights from faculty, industry and startups. It will feature future trends of research at MIT and highlight advances in key areas, including sustainability, energy, advanced materials, robotics, AI/ML, metaverse, 3D, digital transformation, autonomy, IoT and sensing, optics, quantum computing, nano, big data & analytics, fintech, supply chain, logistics, mobility, life science, healthcare technologies, work of the future and innovation management. We expect a few hundred attendees. In addition, there will be other opportunities to make connections and participate in networking through one-on-one meetings and other activities and events during those days around the conference.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note: selection will be on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP.

To apply, please provide the following:

• -brief description of your startup's technology-based product/services & 1 compelling use case; 
• -brief description of current market traction (e.g. pilot, validation results, paying customers, etc.);
• -speaker bio & a few words on the speaker’s experience as a speaker (optionally, including a video sample);
• -one-paragraph explanation of the unique fit between the event/theme 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 (strategy/focus/traction) - this is a very important point, so please take the time to properly explain;

• -in addition, please make sure to update your Startup Exchange profile if you have not done so recently. An up-to-date profile will ensure we can correctly match you with corporate requests!