Global Market Entry 101: Insights for INDIAN Startups Entering Japan

November 23

Saturday

Raman Hall - IIT Madras Research Park, Ground Floor, E Block, IIT Madras Research Park, MGR Film City Road, Kanagam, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113.
Featured participants:
Vijayalakshmi Karuppasamy - Founder & CEO @FOX Academy
Kirithiga Sundaramoorthy - Lead Marketing Strategist, CUBE84
Ragav Yarasi - Founder at Yarasi Tech
Araham Rathore - Aspiring Entrepreneur
Sangeetha Santhanagopal - DGM HCL
Govindaraju A - software engg
vignesh waran - Engineer
Srinivasan Elumalai - Free Lance Trainer
Deepak TM - Student / MS in AI, LJMU / Product Enthusiast
Naresh Nil - Co-Fiunder, Slingshot Filmz
Lakshmi Kanth - Associate Vice President, HSBC
Event Feed:
Over the past week, we had the privilege of hosting our exclusive business meetup in India, "Unlocking Japan: Market Entry & Business Growth," at the IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), Chennai, and the Bangalore International Centre, Bangalore

It was amazing to connect with so many startup founders and investors . I shared my journey as the Founder & CEO of FOX Academy KK, Japan, and a Hokkaido Government-Startup Visa Holder, along with tips on:

✨ How to enter the Japanese market
✨ Building a strong presence in one of the world’s toughest markets
✨ My experience getting both the Startup Visa and Business Manager Visa

A big thanks to our incredible partners for supporting these events:
eChai Ventures, Sapporo Transnational Expansion and Partnership (STEP) , North Greenation, Japan, Deep Tech Core ,Sapporo,NetDoor, Hokkaido, Japan.

Thank you to everyone who joined and made these events special. Let’s keep building strong connections and exploring new opportunities between India and Japan!

Special thanks to the YOXO - Innovation City Yokohama team for their support.

Seiko Miura Hr. Dr. Takahisa Karita Aya M. Yu Shinagawa

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Agenda:
Discover the secrets to entering and thriving in the Japanese market at this exclusive business meetup hosted by Vijayalakshmi Karuppasamy, Founder & CEO of FOX Academy KK, Japan. Vijayalakshmi brings firsthand insights from her journey of navigating startup and business manager visas, building partnerships in Japan, and introducing Japanese business collaborators to India.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Raman Hall, Ground Floor, E Block, IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai

Key Takeaways:

👉 Proven market entry strategies for startups
👉 Navigating visa options for entrepreneurs
👉 Insights on investment opportunities and subsidies
👉 Japan's legal framework and business culture
👉 Building business connections and partnerships

This event is an excellent opportunity to learn from real experiences, gain actionable insights, and connect with entrepreneurs and business professionals keen on exploring cross-border growth opportunities.

The session is powered by: eChai Ventures, STEP Sapporo, North Greenation Japan, Deep Tech Core Sapporo, and NetDoor Hokkaido, Japan.

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to connect with the Chennai startup community and unlock new horizons in Japan.

Featured participants:
eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner, helping them expand market reach, drive revenue growth, amplify brand visibility, and strengthen hiring efforts.