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【Now Recruiting International Students Participants!】Startup x Global Talents Ideation Workshop for Social Impact and Networking

JETRO Nagoya and the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium will hold a "Startup x Global Talents Ideation Workshop" for startups and international and Japanese students studying in the Tokai region to encourage the "global development of startups." This event will be held in cooperation with the Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB BUSINESS SCHOOL). International students, and motivated Japanese students who are interested in work or intern at startups are invited to participate in this program. The goal is to create a place where international students and motivated Japanese students with unique perspectives and ideas from around the world can co-create with startups from Chubu who are working to solve global social issues.

Outline of Workshop

Date & Time	February 4, 2023 (Sat) 10:00am-2:00pm
Location	NUCB Business School Marunouchi Tower (1-3-1 Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi) 3 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Marunouchi Subway Station
Participation Benefits	Meet excellent startups that are aiming to expand their business abroad and earn a chance for possible internships. Learn design thinking to generate ideas for social impact from Dr. Hoe Chin, Goi of the Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB BUSINESS SCHOOL). Network with other students from Japan and abroad with unique perspectives and ideas.
Organizer	JETRO Nagoya, Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium
Event Overview	09:30 Reception opens 10:00 Opening remarks 10:05 Pitches by Japanese startups (about 3 minutes x 6 companies) 10:30 Group workshop (Dr. Hoe Chin, Goi, Graduate School of Nagoya University of Commerce & Business) * Design Thinking to Generate Ideas for Social Impact 11:20 Discussion sharing with Q&A by students (about 5 minutes x 6 groups) 11:50 Reflection & final remarks (Dr. Hoe Chin, Goi, Graduate School of Nagoya University of Commerce & Business) 12:00 Lunch ＆ networking 14:00 Closing Language: English Startup participant qualifications: 6 startups with headquarters or offices in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, or Hamamatsu City Student participant qualifications: Students interested in internships or employment at startups in the Chubu region that are developing global business.
Participation Fee	Free of charge
Capacity	15 students (first come, first served)
Participating Startups	click each logos and you can see their website
Registration:	Application Form (Deadline: 23:59 Friday, 27th January 2023)