KSAC (Kansai Startup Academia Coalition) is a platform pursuing the creation of a world-class startup ecosystem by expanding the base of entrepreneurs in the Kansai region of Japan. The Coalition enjoys participation from more than 80 institutions, including universities and local governments, as well as members from the industrial and financial sectors.KSAC has recently been engaged in full-scale international initiatives through the opening of a New York office, exhibitions in Singapore and the United States, and startup incubation programs. At KSAC DEMO DAY, we will be introducing KSAC to the world through panel discussions featuring:・Key figures from Kansai's university research scene・Researchers pursuing global expansion・Participants of the “Founders Launchpad Program” by Inovexus, a European accelerator collaborating with Kyoto UniversityThis event represents a valuable opportunity for participants to encounter undiscovered, cutting-edge university research endeavors from the Kansai region.
Individuals interested in new university research initiatives or company management, and those belonging to VCs/CVCs, universities, startups, local governments, and so on.
13:30‐Reception
14:00‐Opening Remarks
14:30‐1. Panel Discussion
“Unique Features of Kansai Research Initiatives”
15:40‐2. Pitches From Researchers Pursuing Global Expansion
16:40‐3. Pitches From Participants in the Founders Launchpad Program
17:05‐Closing Remarks
17:10‐Networking Time
18:00Event Ends
* Schedule details and times subject to change
Free of charge
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100 participants
*Remote participation is unlimited
*First-come-first-served basis
Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC) Secretariat