Meet & Connect - Business Leaders Forum 2024
Deadline for registration: Thursday 5 December 2024 - 5:00 pm (UTC+9)
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Presential Attendance:
- 2500 yens for members of the French Chamber
- 5000 yens for non-members
Only Online Attendance:
- 1000 yens for members of the French Chamber
- 2000 yens for non-members
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Meet & Connect : Tech4Good
Are you a rising startup interested in French, Japanese or European markets?
Do you offer a sustainable, innovative solution for problems yet to be solved?
If so, then this unique startup pitch competition is for you!
Following the success of the 2023 edition, the French Chamber of Commerce in Japan is hosting the 7th edition of the Meet & Connect Event, on December 12th, 2024!
This year, we are looking for French and Japanese startups to compete to win one of our five corporate challenges.
Showcase your solutions and products in the field of Tech4Good and make your pitch in front of a global audience of investors, industry leaders, and thought leaders!
APPLY NOW by clicking below (you will be redirected to Agorize)
We are looking forward to hearing from you !
Timeline
Application: Aug. 30 - Oct. 31, 2024
Register and submit your startup information and unique ideas on the platform!
Selection & Mentoring : Nov. 8 - Dec. 3, 2024
Our Jury of corporate experts select circa 20 teams proceeding to the next round.
Finalists beneficiate from exclusive mentoring by CCIFJ officials.
Meet & Connect 2024 Final Event : Dec. 12, 2024
Pitch your project to the Final Jury panel, and see if your startup is awarded one of our 5 prizes!
Prizes
BEST JAPANESE STARTUP FOR THE FRENCH/EUROPEAN MARKET CONTRIBUTING TO LOW CARBON TRANSITION: AGRITECH or ENGINEERING
Challenge by Crédit Agricole CIB, the Norinchukin Bank
Prize: Acceleration program in France at Le Village by CA Occitanie with flights and accommodation included
MOST PROMISING STARTUP FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
Challenge by Air Liquide
Prize: 20 hours of coaching by Air Liquide experts
BEST STARTUP IN INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
Challenge by AXA Life Insurance
Prize: Pitch to AXA Japan Executive
BEST STARTUP IN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Challenge by FORVIA Faurecia
Prize: Pitching in front of FORVIA Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) Japan Board Members and half day-long innovation session and proof of concept with the FCE R&D Team
INNOVATIVE STARTUP OF THE YEAR 2024 FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Challenge by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
Prize: One-day Innovation program, including pitching to ME Innovation Fund and Business Unit