Join this event in London on May 14th to learn about Hokkaido F Village X (HFX) – a new programme offering select global startups a structured path into Japan through strategic partnerships, funding, and access to one of the country’s most ambitious innovation zones.
With support from JETRO and British Embassy Tokyo, Scrum Ventures, one of Japan’s leading early-mid stage VC funds, are running a global programme to attract international start-ups to Hokkaido.
This is a great opportunity for UK companies interested in Japan to explore the market, while receiving capital investment. Key sectors are Sports & Entertainment, Food & Agritech, Mobility, Sustainability (Cleantech), and well-being (Healthtech etc.).
Hokkaido is an increasingly significant region. With major economic investment including Rapidus setting up Japan’s most advanced chip manufacturing centre; offshore wind and datacentre development; a vibrant agricultural sector.
Learn more about Hokkaido F Village X (HFX) via their website: https://hfx.jp/en/
Who should attend:
- Startups interested in entering Japan with the support of mentors, funding capital, large Japanese corporate partners, and Japanese government entities
- VCs looking to support portfolio expansion into Japan and connect with emerging Japanese ecosystems
- Partners and enablers in cross-border innovation
What to expect:
- Inside look at Japan’s next big innovation hub
- Deep dive into the HFX programme structure and benefits
- Direct networking opportunity with HFX GP (Masami Takahashi – Scrum Ventures Group COO)
- Fireside Q&A with ecosystem leaders
- Networking happy hour with founders, VCs, and ecosystem enablers
Event hosts:
- Hosted by
- Scrum Ventures
- Supported by
- The British Embassy Tokyo
- The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
