Startups having a working product are invited to apply for the 500 Kobe Accelerator Startup programme scheduled to hold from October 29th to December 7, 2018 in Kobe, Japan.
The 6-week program is designed for Japanese and international startup companies that want to learn from 500 Startups’ global team of mentors and network of entrepreneurs. The program is funded by the Kobe Government and sponsors. The mentors are drawn from 500’s global team and network of entrepreneurs. Speakers are still being added, so the full list is not yet available.
The Kobe Accelerator Programme seeks to further economic development in Kobe, the city has been actively engaged in programs to support the education and growth of startups capable of driving social innovation.
Kobe has partnered with 500 Startups on the accelerator to help bring a flow of young companies from Japan and all over the world to Kobe, and to strengthen its reputation as a great incubator for entrepreneurs.
The city has provided their accelerator space, based in KOBE Startup Office. Anyone from any part of Japan or overseas may apply to this program.
The accelerator is looking for startups in seed stage and early stage however startups in any stage can apply in the following fields: B2B, B2C, E-Commerce, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, IoT, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS and Messaging services.
Conditions: Startups with some traction, and which already have a working product.
Participants in the program in Kobe, Japan will receive mentoring, growth hacking learnings, and access to 500 Startups’ extensive ecosystem without financial support or investment from the firm.
Deadline for application is August 31.
Interested startups can apply here.
