Yes. Even though the program is tailored to attract businesses that are planning to raise Late-Seed or Pre-Series A around Q1 or Q2, you can still apply.

No, the business must have been able to have had sustained revenue for the past 6 months.

It would not be encouraged to apply as raising large external investments is key to the program.

You or the founding team (owner/senior management; individual with decision-making capacity) are required to fully participate in program activities starting 14th September, culminating with a public pitch. The program runs for 12 weeks, where the founder and the participating team will be spending up to 4 hours a week on the Program.

Program activities will include the following:

1 – 20 – 22 September – Full Day Bootcamp

2 – October – December:
2a – Internal mentoring – ½ – day per week (on selected weeks)
2b – External mentoring & expert instructors – at least 2 hrs per week, where 6- 10 external mentoring and 4 instructor sessions are scheduled. Level of involvement wholly depends on the business needs and driven by entrepreneur engagement.
2c – 3 Group/Peer Mentoring sessions (or Brain Trust)
2d – Networking Events – More informal from the kick-off and pitch events, may occur anytime during the program.

3 – 31st January – Public pitch event

(＊Please note that the dates may change)

None at the moment, however, you will be requested for company documents at later interview stages, you shall be notified of the same in advance.

No

No. The program is free and has been resourced to provide you with exemplary support for your business through internal & external mentors, experts and connections to Japanese investors & strategic partners.

No. The solution you provide to help resolve the business problem must be tech-enabled, meaning that it must make use of technologies such as the internet, mobile, digital data, etc.

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