MEET & CONNECT 2024

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 challenge is for you!

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JOIN MEET & CONNECT 2024!

 
Are you a rising French or Japanese 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 challenge is for you!
 
Pitch your business project at MEET & CONNECT 2024
to get a chance to win an Award and to develop meaningful business partnerships!

WHY JOIN MEET & CONNECT ?

  • Network with entrepreneurs, investors and experts from financial services interested by the French and Japanese market
  • Have your project supported and nurtured under the mentorship and advices of market leaders
  • Hear about new ideas and explore business development opportunities
  • Increase your startup's visibility, outreach and positive impact on society and the planet
 
 
 
OUR THEME FOR 2024 IS: "Tech4Good"
 
 
WHY Tech4Good?
Tech4Good was established as our Meet & Connect theme as we believe in the power of creative technologies in addressing tomorrow's biggest challenges. Human abilities to imagine, innovate, research and undertake new challenges are crucial drivers of progress, and we aim at supporting startups upholding these values, as well as having a positive impact.
Tech4Good also entails partnering with leading multinational corporations to move forward towards Social Development Goals. This is why our Meet & Connect gathers a wealth of participants and corporate stakeholders wishing to support initiatives that do not only feature technological solutions, but also have social change and sustainability at their core.
 
As we open the 7th edition of Meet & Connect, the CCIFJ seeks this year again to support the development of entrepreneurship in France and Japan, and to distinguish 5 disruptive startups with a significant impact through our corporate Awards!
 
Discover them below!

AWARDS


BEST JAPANESE STARTUP FOR THE FRENCH/EUROPEAN MARKET CONTRIBUTING TO LOW CARBON TRANSITION: AGRITECH or ENGINEERING

 

CHALLENGE by Crédit Agricole CIB, Le Village by CA, the Norinchukin Bank, and AgVenture Lab

Jury: Crédit Agricole CIB Japan + Le Village by CA + Norinchukin / AgVenture Lab

Prize: Acceleration program in France at Le Village by CA Occitanie (Toulouse, Montpellier, Perpignan) with flights and accommodation included


MOST PROMISING STARTUP FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY

 
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CHALLENGE by Air Liquide
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Jury: Air Liquide 

Prize: 20 hours of coaching by Air Liquide experts

 


BEST STARTUP IN INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES

 

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CHALLENGE by AXA Life Insurance

Jury: AXA Life Insurance 

Prize: Pitch to AXA Japan Executive

 
BEST STARTUP IN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY


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CHALLENGE by FORVIA Faurecia 


Jury: FORVIA Faurecia in Japan

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

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CHALLENGE by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

 

Jury: Mitsubishi Electric K.K.

Prize: One-day Innovation program, including pitching to ME Innovation Fund and Business Unit

MEET & CONNECT

Thursday, December 12th, 2024
@AgVenture Lab Tokyo

TIMELINE

  • Application

    Aug. 30 - Nov.7th, 2024*

     

     

    Register and submit your startup information and unique ideas on the platform! *Registration deadline extension till Nov. 7th, 2024 5pm (Japan Standard Time)*

  • Selection & Mentoring

       Nov. 8 - Dec. 3, 2024

     

     Our Jury of corporate experts select circa 20 teams proceeding to the next round.

    Finalists benefitiate from exclusive mentoring by CCIFJ officals.


  •      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!

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FORMAT

You have 3 minutes to pitch    Hold a Booth, present your project  Challenge yourself by striving to
and to convince us!                   and expand your outreach!             win a prestigious Award! 
     
   English ONLY                     Free Display in our Tokyo Venue            5 Categories Available
 

EVENT ORGANIZED WITH THE KIND SUPPORT OF

 

OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS