Plug and Play has partnered with The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to support the overseas expansion of Japanese startups. 100 eager startups have been carefully selected to participate in the program and for our 3rd and final phase we have narrowed it down to 5 startups. 

Mirai speaker is a cutting-edged TV speaker that converts sound to easier-to-hear, especially for elderly people who have trouble hearing TV dialogue.

What they want to achieve in the US:

They want to focus on the marketing & sales plan (D2C and B2B) they already have been working on and understand the customer needs to build the marketing strategy for their new products coming soon. 

Dimes provides a platform "timelyhero.com" that connects instructors with global learners. Instructors can either provide pre-recorded video content or offer their time for online communication with real-time translation. Instructors can also create their own AI agent to use their knowledge to engage with global learners. They are committed to provide access to superior knowledges across the world with the power of AI. 

What they want to achieve in the US:

They are looking for potential investors who share the same vision and strategic partners with source of instructors, learners or contents to be listed on timelyhero to obtain global access. 

Magic Shields has developed a new material that is soft only when people fall, and are marketing it as a flooring material to elderly care facilities and hospitals.

What they want to achieve in the US:

• Acquire potential customers

• Conduct a pilot test

• Identify revenue losses due to fractures

• Identify a reasonable selling price

CoeFont is the Universal AI Voice Platform that brings together a wide variety of voices, in all languages. CoeFont Voice Changer lets you speak in different voices and accents, adding fun and creativity to livestreams, podcasts, and even online meetings! 

What they want to achieve in the US:

- Understand latest trend of the startups in the US 

- Figure out the biggest potential usage of their technologies in the US

- Establish the most impactful and effective branding and presentation of their product in the English Speaking Market

artics is a Japan-born startup, building an uplifting interest-based social community for the young in the US. Their aim is to establish a secure and engaging platform where the younger generation can discuss their true passions and interests. 

They are also dedicated to ensuring every piece of artwork reaches its rightful audience, enhancing the number of artists who can successfully monetize their creations.They've been a part of globally recognized accelerators such as Techstars and Plug and Play, and have been featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

What they want to achieve in the US:

• Reach out to GenZs and artists in California, who are main targets of their product. Conduct customer discovery and find people who are willing to help us with marketing in the US.

• Find partners in the entertainment industry for marketing purposes. They have successfully collaborated with Japanese companies and GenZ communities to organize art and entertainment events, and they want to replicate this success in the US. LA, being the home of Hollywood and the biggest entertainment industry, offers the best opportunities for such partnerships.

• Expanding globally also requires finding investors who can support them. While global VCs are their priority, investment divisions of Hollywood agencies and celebrity funds would be excellent partners as well. 

• Already, they have introduced their platform to firms in LA like MTV and CAA, and some Hollywood artists have joined their community. During the program, they will continue expanding their network through these connections.