We have been appointed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to support deeptech companies based in the Japanese capital city looking to expand into European markets.
Through the GATE - Europe programme, we will help Tokyo-based companies – primarily in the manufacturing and energy sectors – to identify commercial opportunities, engage prospective customers and partners, and secure business across Europe.
The programme, which will take place over the next two and a half years, forms part of TOKYO SUTEAM: TMG’s initiative to support the growth of Tokyo-based startups through specialist support organisations. We are one of four organisations selected for its Global Course, which focuses on overseas expansion.
Drawing on our established European networks and local market expertise, we'll help participating companies turn their technology and international growth ambitions into tangible commercial opportunities.
We'll deliver the programme in partnership with FoundersNation, a Tokyo-based startup support organisation. While we lead European business development, FoundersNation will provide participating companies with initial training, mentoring and guidance on overseas expansion. This will give companies support from their early preparations in Japan through to commercial engagement in Europe.
Our CEO, Gregory Sutch, said: "Having grown up in Tokyo, I have a personal connection to the city – so I’m very glad that we’ve been appointed by TMG to support Tokyo-based startups with their global expansion ambitions.
"Our mission is to help Japanese companies succeed in the overseas market, and by extension to survive and thrive in the face of shrinking markets at home and growing international competition.
"Tokyo’s startups are more ready than ever to compete on the global stage. As a business development consultancy which specialises in delivering real results, we look forward to helping companies secure commercial outcomes with new customers, partners and investors in markets across Europe."
If you’d like to discuss similar opportunities in your region, get in touch here or by emailing us at contact@intralinkgroup.com.
