Welcome to the Program!

Our in-person programming at CIC Tokyo will be held from September 6-8! If you are unable to make it, you may join online via Zoom.

These three days are to inform you of the processes and procedures of this program, making sure you have all the guidance that you need to succeed. Programming for these three days feature; Walkthroughs of systems, services, and the program's schedule, informative sessions by industry experts, and a roundtable with CIC program alumni.

Please come prepared to:

Learn and speak with experts and other startups
Tell us your goals for your trip to Cambridge in December
Ask any questions you may have about program operations

Week 1: Kickoff Phase

(september 6-8, TOKYO)

Day 1

Wednesday, 9/6

Gather at CIC Tokyo | 8:00 - 8:30

IMPORTANT | How to enter: https://jp.cic.com/news/other/entrance/

8:30 - 8:35

Welcome | Introduction & Group Orientation

Mr. Kohei Okui, JETRO

Welcome to GSAP 2023 Bio/Healthcare by Mr. Kohei Okui at JETRO!

Zoom session | Link

8:35 - 9:30

Welcome | Introduction & Group Orientation

CIC Staff

Welcome to GSAP 2023 Bio/Healthcare by the staff at CIC! We will provide general information and introductions to the CIC staff running the program.

Zoom session | Link

9:30 - 10:30

Seminar | Business Models in the US for Biotech/Healthcare Startups

Michael Fenn (Dewpoint Therapeutics)

Discussion on selecting a business model that's right for you. Learn about several common life science business models as well as recent trends in investor interest.

Zoom session | Link

Break | 10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 13:00

Seminar | Global Business Mindset - Understanding US Culture

Diane Sasaki (Aperian Global)

The discussion will focus on how to create positive business relationships within the US, as well as adapting practices into your own business. Participants will learn about topics including how to work effectively with counterparts from the USA, how to gauge differences between themselves and counterparts from the USA, and how to improve global work performance.

Zoom session | Link

13:00 - 14:00

Meal | Networking Lunch

Hosted by CIC Tokyo

Join our networking lunch to chat with fellow startups from your cohort, fostering connections, ideas, and collaboration over a delicious meal.

Day 2

Thursday, 9/7

9:15 - 10:00

Seminar | Effective Pitching and Presentation: Emotional Credibility

John Bates (Giant Shoulders)

This session focuses on the story-telling, narrative side of pitching.

Zoom session | Link

10:00 - 10:15

Breakouts| Effective Pitching and Presentation: Emotional Credibility

Giant Shoulders Coaches

In small groups, startups will meet their coaches who they will work with over the coming weeks to exchange introductions.

Zoom session | Link

Break | 10:15 - 10:45

10:45 - 11:00

Seminar | Introduction to Boston, CIC Cambridge, and Japan Desk

Sayumi Suzuki (CIC Japan Desk)

Sayumi Suzuki, Japan Desk Manager, will introduce Boston, CIC, CIC Cambridge, and the Japan Desk and explain how we connect Japanese innovators, founders, and organizations to the US market, ensuring a richer, quicker, and smoother expansion experience.

Zoom session | Link

11:00 - 11:30

Tour | CIC Tokyo

Ayano Kagami (CIC Institute)

Interested in learning more about office options, innovation events, and co-working at CIC Tokyo? Join Ayano Kagami, CIC Tokyo Community Development Lead, on this tour to explore and learn more about CIC and its community.

11:30 - 12:30

Meal | Networking Lunch

Hosted by CIC Tokyo

Join our networking lunch to chat with fellow startups from your cohort, fostering connections, ideas, and collaboration over a delicious meal.

Break | 12:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 21:00

[Optional] Networking | Venture Café Tokyo Thursday Gathering

Day 3

Friday, 9/8

8:30 - 9:30

Panel | Perspective of VC's in the US

Reetika Bhardwaj (ARCH Venture Partners), Kathleen Keegan (PJC), Jonathan Yeh (Saisei Ventures), Koji Yasuda (FTI, Moderator)

Panel discussion presenting insights into how VC's in the US think and evaluate startups, as well as what to understand before talking to a potential VC.

Zoom session | Link

9:30 - 10:30

Seminar | Mindset, Nerves, and Authenticity: What is a proper mental space for you to be in to effectively communicate your message?

Mao Miyamoto (Mao Miyamoto Medical Media)

In this session, you will learn how to lead a professional presentation with confidence and authenticity to achieve a successful engagement and persuasion.

Zoom session | Link

Break | 10:30-11:00

11:00 - 11:45

Roundtable| Discussion with JETRO Bootcamp Graduates

Katsuyoshi Akiyama (C4U), Hidetoshi Tahara (PURMX), Aya Yamoto (AccelStars)

Panel discussion featuring past JETRO bootcamp graduates and highlighting their experiences and advice for startups in the current program.

Zoom session | Link

11:45 - 12:30

Breakouts| Discussion with JETRO Bootcamp Graduates

Katsuyoshi Akiyama (C4U), Hidetoshi Tahara (PURMX), Aya Yamoto (AccelStars)

In small groups, startups will have a chance to discuss and learn from experienced graduates of last year's biotech/healthcare acceleration program.

Zoom session | Link

12:30 - 13:30

Meal | Networking Lunch

Hosted by CIC Tokyo

Join our networking lunch to chat with fellow startups from your cohort, fostering connections, ideas, and collaboration over a delicious meal.

18:00 - 20:00

[Optional] Social Gathering

Participants and CIC Attendees

Join us for after hours social time to get to know one another at a location to be announced.