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EMERGE : Premium Fast-Track "Fintech Edition"
Hong Kong > Japan (Osaka)
With the kind support of
Osaka Prefectural Government, Hong Kong Cyberport, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong City University Tech300
Overview
This year we are excited to announce the EMERGE: Japan : Osaka "Fintech" Edition programme running between Hong Kong and Osaka, Japan. We introduce new actions such as Site-Visits to major technology partners in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto (Including the Osaka Expo), Overseas Market Challenges, International Matching Days, and dedicated support in our Osaka Hub.
Challenge
Extend the fintech capabilities of Osaka Prefecture. Make Osaka a Sustainable Global Financial City that meets Osaka 2050 Carbon-Zero goal.
Activities
- Mentoring by dedicated experts from Japan and Hong Kong
- Pitching events in Osaka Prefecture
- Site-visits to Osaka Stock-Exchange
- International pitching event at Osaka Expo and Tokyo Trade and Investment
- Unparalleled business matching with a unique financial network
- Fund pitching
- PoC and/or PoP development support for Japanese market
- Attend demo day and/or expo
Benefits for your company
- Obtain programme Entry and Completion certificates necessary for funding support.
- Learn more about market business opportunities in the Osaka area
- Find investors in the Osaka area
- Find Fintech technology partners and collaboration in the Osaka area
- Find clients and/or distributor in the Osaka area
- Tax and office space support
- Recruiting support
Focus Areas
- Blockchain solutions
- Trading bots
- AI company report generation
- Trading system solutions
- Prediction and modelling
- Virtual banking
- Regtech and compliance
- Sustainable finance
- Japan-specific solutions
- Green fintech data-centre solutions
Eligibility Criteria
Private Companies
- Is an incorporated company in Hong Kong or related territory
- Was incorporated within last 7 years (to March 21st, 2025)
- Has paying local clients
- Has product/service matching programme focus area
- Has capital and team to support overseas work
- Has responsive and committed founders and team
- Has clear goal to enter the Japanese market
Students Startups (special agreement)
- Do not need to be incorporated but have a fixed team
- Have a Proof of Concept validated in the local market
- Have proof of recommendation by their university
EMERGE : Premium Fast-Track "Createch Edition"
Austria > Japan (Osaka)
With the kind support of
Global Digital MOJO KK, Advantage Austria
Overview
EMERGE programmes are unique and operate between two countries allowing the growth of early-stage companies to grow through our curated EMERGE Accelerator activities (Business Seminars, Matching, Demo Days, Special Visits, Pitching, product Development). This would be a good opportunity to realise your innovation overseas, chance to get funded / investors and collaboration with other companies overseas
Challenge
Develop long-lasting creative and craft technology practice and sustainable business between Japan and Austria.
Activities
- Mentoring by a dedicated design experts from Japan
- Pitching events in Osaka Prefecture
- Site visits in Osaka and Kyoto
- Unparalleled Business matching with a unique network
Benefits for your company
- Learn more about market business opportunities in the Osaka area
- Find investors in the Osaka area
- Find partners and collaboration in the Osaka area
- Find clients and/or distributor in the Osaka area
- POC and/or POP development support the Osaka area
Focus Areas
- Product Design
- Creative industry support services
- Branding
- Life-style
- Retail design
- E-Commerce
- Content IP
Eligibility Criteria
Private Companies (Series A, SME, Large)
- An incorporated in the programme starting point
- Have existing local clients
- Have product/service matching programme focus area
- Have capital and team to support overseas work
- Have responsive and committed founders
- Have clear goal to enter the target market
EMERGE : Premium Fast-Track "Applications and Software Edition"
Taiwan > Osaka, Japan
With the kind support of
Hankyu Holdings (Umeda Noriba10), Osaka-Kansai Expo Organising Committee, KUAS University, Start Up Island (National Development Council, Taiwan); Startup Stadium, Taiwan
Overview
EMERGE programmes are unique and operate between two countries allowing the growth of early-stage tech companies to grow through our curated EMERGE Accelerator activities (Business Seminars, Matching, Demo Days, Special Visits, Pitching, POC Development). This would be a good opportunity to realise your innovation overseas, chance to get funded / investors and collaboration with other companies overseas. This year we are excited to announce the EMERGE:Europe "Software and Application" Edition programme running between Taiwan and Osaka, Japan. We introduce new actions such as Site-Visits to major technology partners in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto (Including the Osaka Expo), Overseas Market Challenges, Speed Dating, Press Events and dedicated support in our Osaka Hub.
Challenge
Building business connections between Taiwan and Japan
Activities
8/19 - 8/27｜Exhibition Stand at Umeda Nomirba10
8/22 Opening Ceremony with Press
8/20 Speed-Dating Matching Event
8/21 Demo Day with Press and Matching Companies
8/21 Press Event Press events (with Pacific Bridge)
8/22-27 Mentoring by a dedicated experts from Japan Pitching event at Kyoto University of Advanced Science {KUAS) Site visits to major deeptech manufacturers (NIDEC, Shimadzu) Unparalleled Business matching with a unique financial network Tax and office space support (with Osaka prefecture) Recruiting support (with Osaka prefecture)
Benefits for your company
- Learn more about market business opportunities in the Osaka area
- Find investors in the Osaka area
- Find technology partners and collaboration in the Osaka area
- Find clients and/or distributor in the Osaka area
- POC and/or POP development support the Osaka area
Focus Areas
- Deeptech
- ADAS
- IOT
- AI
- Chip Design
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies that have been invited by Startup Island Taiwan
- Members of startupstadium.tw
- An incorporated in the programme starting point
- Have existing local clients in their home market
- Have product/service matching programme focus area
- Have capital and team to support overseas work
- Have responsive and committed founders
- Have clear goal to enter the target market
EMERGE : Premium "Applications and Software Edition"
Taiwan > Finland, Poland
With the kind support of
Idea Scout, Poland Chamber of Commerce, NATO Diana, Krakow University, TJPO, TJCIT, Startup Terrace, MOEA, III, Startup Arena, Startup Stadium
Overview
This year we are excited to announce the EMERGE: Europe (Finland/Poland) "Dual-Use" Edition programme running between Taiwan and Helsinki and Warsaw. We introduce new actions such as speed-dating and site-visits to major technology partners in Finland and Poland, Overseas Market Challenges, International Matching Days, and dedicated support in our Osaka Hub.
Challenge
Dual-use innovative ICT technologies for peace and times of national emergency
Activities
- Mentoring by a dedicated experts from Japan
- Pitching events in Helsinki and Warsaw
- Site visits to Baltic Rail headquarters
- International pitching events
- Unparalleled Business matching with a unique financial network
- Tax and office space support
- Recruiting support
- Fund pitching
Benefits for your company
- Learn more about market business opportunities in the European area
- Find investors in the European area
- Find deeptech technology partners and collaboration in the European area
- Find clients and/or distributor in the European area
- POC and/or POP development support the European area
- Attend demo day and/or expo as exhibitors the European area
Focus Areas
- Drones
- Transportation
- Cyber security
- Rapid deployment of ICT infrastructure
- Modelling and gaming
- Power generation and storage
- Rapid deployment Shelter and accommodation
Eligibility Criteria
Private Companies (Series A, SME, Large)
- An incorporated in the programme starting point
- Have existing local clients
- Have product/service matching programme focus area
- Have capital and team to support overseas work
- Have responsive and committed founders
- Have clear goal to enter the target market
Students Startups (special agreement)
- Do not need to be incorporated but have a fixed team
- Have a Proof of Concept validated in the local market
- Have proof of recommendation by their university