Overview
Excited to share an opportunity for startups looking to expand into Japan 🇯🇵
The GIA Tokyo Consultation Sessions are designed for early-stage founders who want personalised guidance on entering and navigating the Japanese market.
During the consultation, you can:
🔹 Discuss your business and Japan market-entry plans
🔹 Understand the programme structure and key benefits
🔹 Explore how Phase 1 can help you develop a realistic market-entry strategy
🔹 Ask questions specific to your expansion journey
📅 Consultation Sessions:
• 28–31 July 2026 (Tue–Fri)
• 1:00 PM–2:00 PM daily
If Japan is on your roadmap, this is an opportunity to explore how the GIA Tokyo Acceleration Programme can support your next steps.
👉 Find out more about the GIA Tokyo Programme here: https://lnkd.in/dh2hxNwp
The GIA Tokyo Consultation Sessions provide early-stage startups with personalised guidance on entering and navigating the Japanese market. Participants can discuss their business and expansion plans, learn about the programme structure and benefits, and explore how Phase 1 supports the development of a realistic Japan market-entry strategy.
You may turn up during any of the scheduled consultation sessions from Tuesday, 28 July to Friday, 31 July 2026, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM daily.
Alternatively, you may arrange a separate one-to-one consultation by contacting:
Koki Mandai: [email protected]
Mohamed Shazada: [email protected]
Ambrose Chia: [email protected]
Schedule
End Date: 31 Jul 2026, Friday
GIA Consultation Sessions will be held daily from Tuesday, 28 July to Friday, 31 July 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM each day.
Location: OnlineSpeakers
Speaker's Profile:
Ambrose Chia, Science Bridge Communicator, Research Development Division, Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Ambrose Chia is Managing Director of 144 Ventures and Science Bridge Communicator at Leave a Nest Singapore, where he supports deep-tech commercialisation, cross-border venture development and innovation ecosystem building across Southeast Asia and Japan. He is a PhD candidate in Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, researching how circular-economy data, indicators and governance can better guide design, strategy and investment decisions. With an MSc in Technopreneurship and Innovation from NTU, Ambrose brings together research, entrepreneurship and investment to help scientists and founders translate ideas into societal impact. His work reflects a commitment to connecting knowledge, people and resources across borders.
