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BOSAI-TECH Open Innovation Challenge in Japan
Led by Sendai City and Fukushima Prefecture, this challenge is a part of RBC (Regional Business Conference) project, in order to inspire innovation in the BOSAI industry(disaster relief and prevention-related industry) and support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which ultimately could contribute to reducing global disaster risks, too.
Sendai City has been promoting social innovation in disaster relief and prevention-related industry under the “Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030”, one of the world’s major policy agendas and specified in the target of SDGs; as Fukushima prefecture has prepared the latest robotic test field that can help simulating disaster sites and the usage environment of infrastructure.
Sendai City and Fukushima Prefecture are seeking for innovative solutions from all over the world through online pitch events, and also provide business matching opportunities in this investment project.
We are here to welcome all international companies and startups that are interested in expanding disaster risk reduction business to the Japanese and global market.
Sendai City has been promoting social innovation in disaster relief and prevention-related industry under the “Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030”, one of the world’s major policy agendas and specified in the target of SDGs; as Fukushima prefecture has prepared the latest robotic test field that can help simulating disaster sites and the usage environment of infrastructure.
Sendai City and Fukushima Prefecture are seeking for innovative solutions from all over the world through online pitch events, and also provide business matching opportunities in this investment project.
We are here to welcome all international companies and startups that are interested in expanding disaster risk reduction business to the Japanese and global market.
What is BOSAI-TECH？
“BOSAI” is a convenient and traditional Japanese term which encompasses a comprehensive concept from disaster risk reduction to reconstruction and recovery. After experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake, Sendai city has continually sought innovative solutions through leading-edge technologies in order to avoid similar catastrophes happening again.
“BOSAI-TECH”, an initiative that tries to achieve the wishes from all the stakeholders in our living environment, aiming to develop BOSAI concept with leading-edge technologies.
“BOSAI-TECH”, an initiative that tries to achieve the wishes from all the stakeholders in our living environment, aiming to develop BOSAI concept with leading-edge technologies.
About “Regional Business Conference (RBC) ”
Regional Business Conference (RBC) is a program encouraging direct investment and collaboration with local businesses in Japan held by JETRO and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) from 2018 . In these projects, they, along with municipalities that are proactive in attracting overseas companies to their regions, will collaboratively invite overseas companies to Japan that are interested in investment in specific regions. The representatives of municipalities will explain their attractiveness to overseas companies, and a business matching event between overseas companies and regional companies will be held.*
* Learn more about RBC from here.
PROGRAM
Leading Japanese corporations from various industries will provide BOSAI-related themes for the program. You will be presenting your solutions to Japanese leading corporations online. Your solutions will have chances to expand to the Japanese market and partner with top players in Japan.
ALL EVENTS will be held online.
| Mid Jan. 2021~ End Feb.2021 | Pitch Video Preparation ※Tools for video creation will be provided. ※Japanese subtitles is required and JETRO will provide translation supports. |
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| Early Mar. 2021 | Open Innovation Pitch Event (with Japanese leading companies) Participants will pitch their solutions to leading Japanese corporations through pitch video and have an online discussion session. |
| Mid Mar. 2021 | Business Matching Event (with Sendai/Fukushima companies) Business matching opportunities with Japanese companies that have advanced technologies and skills that might fit your business plan. |
Why you should participate?
- Opportunity to partner with Japanese leading corporations and
high-tech businesses.
Supports from Sendai city and Fukushima prefecture can be expected.
- Learn more about the potential and attractive market environment in Sendai and Fukushima.
- Full support from JETRO for business expansion in Japan.
- Chances to invite you to Sendai and Fukushima after the program if the collaboration has made progress.
Visiting schedule might be adjusted due to the COVID-19 situation.
ENTRY
How to Apply
Who Can Apply
- Companies, startups specializing in innovative solutions or leading-edge technologies that can apply to disaster risk reduction related field.
- Companies, startups interested in expanding into the Japanese market.
- Companies, startups are expected to have an interest in doing business in Japan and take part in business matching event. Please fill in some details about this to the application.
Application
Schedule
- Mid Nov. 2020 ／ Application open.
- 16 Dec. 2020 ／ Application deadline.
- End Dec. 2020 ／ Announcement of selected applicants. (Around 9 participant will be selected)
Apply Now
- Deadline: 2020/12/16 17:00 (JST)
- Fee: Free of charge ( You will be responsible for your own online environment and communication costs.)
- Please check the application terms and our privacy policy before applying.
- You will be using video recording tool operated by SAMI LLC for application.
INFORMATION SESSION
BOSAI-TECH Open Innovation Challenge in Japan Information Session
This Event will be held Online
Agenda
- Opening Greetings
・ Greetings from JETRO
・ Greetings from Sendai City & Fukushima Prefecture - Program Outline
・Purpose and Goal of the program
・What you can expect from the Program
・Timeline
・Our Partners
・How to Apply - Introduction of Our Partners
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- 1st Round : 2020/11/26 15:00~16:00 (JST)
- 2nd Round : 2020/11/30 23:00~24:00 (JST)
- 3rd Round : 2020/12/03 3:00~ 4:00 (JST)