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GRIC2024 SIDE EVENT -Reverse Pitch to Startups-

Accelerate innovation! A networking event between enterprises and startups!
A reverse pitch event and networking event for startups organized by domestic and international enterprises!!

This is a reverse pitch and networking event hosted by Enterprise, which provides solutions and support programs for entrepreneurs and startups. In the "reverse pitch" section, representatives from the enterprise companies will give their pitches. After the "reverse pitch" section, there will be a networking session where you will have the opportunity to interact with representatives from each company. Please use this event as an opportunity to build mutually beneficial relationships by exploring new business opportunities and the possibility of collaboration between startups and large companies through direct dialogue.

●SPECIAL THANKS●
In addition to providing the venue, Google will also provide catering and alcohol on the day.

※Notes※
Due to venue capacity, if there are a large number of registrations, startup companies will be given priority.

●Recommended for these people●
・Startups looking for new business opportunities, collaboration partners, and business negotiations
・Startups who are interested in support programs offered by enterprise companies

●Event Overview●
Date and time: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 18:00-20:20 (reception opens at 17:30)
Venue: Google for Startups Campus Tokyo SHIBUYA STREAM
*Breastfeeding and prayer rooms are available at the venue.
Address: 5F SHIBUYA STREAM 3-21-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Size: 50-100 people
Language: Japanese
Organized by: For Startups, Inc.
Venue provided by: Google for Startups
Cooperation: INTEC Inc., Google for Startups, AaaS for Startup, Tokyu Corporation, GNUS Inc., Shibuya Startup Support

●Timetable● (planned)
17:30: Registration begins
18:00: Event start Explanation of the purpose of the event
18:10: Pitch starts - about 8 companies
19:20: Business card exchange
20:20: Event ends

●Speaking companies● (in no particular order)

Intec
Since its founding in 1964, INTEC has aimed to realize a computer utility society in which anyone can freely enjoy the benefits of computers, anytime, anywhere, and with that goal in mind, it has continued to proactively adopt the latest technologies and take on the challenge of creating new value.
We are engaged in a wide range of business activities in the IT field, from formulating information strategies that are in line with our customers' management strategies to system planning, development, outsourcing, service provision, and operation and maintenance. With an always open attitude, we will connect people, companies, and society through technology, and provide new value to our customers as a company that "plays a part in creating a rich digital society" while also transforming ourselves.

Google
Believing that startups play an important role in solving social problems in Japan, Google launched Google for Startups Japan in the fall of 2019. The program provides mentors with specialized knowledge, a wide range of products, and a wealth of know-how to support entrepreneurs who create new value. In particular, the Google for Startups Cloud program provides support programs such as Google Cloud credits and technical support to support startup innovation. Details can be found on the official website.

AaaS for startup
AaaS for startup is an advertising and marketing support service from the Hakuhodo DY Group that specializes in startups. We provide full support in all areas of advertising, from planning marketing strategies and setting KPIs to creative production and efficient media management, during a phase where failure is not an option. We support all media, including not only TV commercials and digital ads, but also taxi ads, outdoor ads, newspapers and magazines. We also provide visualization of advertising effects and PDCA support. As advertising professionals, we thoroughly realize "advertising that is effective for business growth."
Learn more about AaaS for startups

Tokyu Alliance Platform TAP
Tokyu Alliance Platform TAP is a business co-creation platform hosted by Tokyu Corporation. The Tokyu Accelerate Program, which began in 2015, was rebranded as the Tokyu Alliance Platform in August 2021. As a platform in which anyone in the Tokyu Group can participate, we aim to maximize business co-creation opportunities. By continuing to create new value by utilizing the group's wide range of customer contact points and assets, we aim to become a platform that continues to be chosen by startup companies and others.

GNUS
GNUS supports business growth and value-add through digital products with the help of 600 of Japan's top digital talents. We create innovation through support for new businesses and digital transformation for major domestic and international companies in the fields of not only startups but also automobiles, communications, printing, and retail.

【GRIC - GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE】
This is Japan's largest hybrid global conference and community specializing in growth industries. With the theme of "Bringing Japan's startup ecosystem to a global perspective," it is a place where top-tier ecosystem builders from Japan and abroad can provide "opportunities" and gather, as well as a community for challengers who continue to grow and evolve.

＜GRIC2024 Event Overview＞
・Date: November 12-14, 2024 (12-13 ONLINE, 14 OFFLINE)
・Venue: Shibuya Hikarie Hall
Participation: Free
・Number of registered users: Over 6,000

About Google for Startups Campus Tokyo
The Google for Startups Campus Tokyo, located next to the Google office in Shibuya, is a space that anyone in the startup ecosystem, including startups, VCs, and people supporting startups, can use by signing up for a free membership. It is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 19:00, except on public holidays and when the campus is reserved for private use.

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