Mediagene Co., Ltd., a group company of TNL Mediagene , has been selected as a partner operator of Tokyo's startup support development project "TOKYO SUTEAM", and will provide support for young entrepreneurs, mainly women. The program "MASHING UP Accelerator" ( https://www.mashingup.jp/feature/mashingup_accelerator/ ) has started in January 2025.
Programs that leverage the power of media
This program will begin with a study session for those selected in the first round to systematically learn the knowledge necessary to start a business. Participants of all genders can participate in the study sessions and learn practical skills ranging from the basics of starting a business to building a business model and raising funds.
In the second round, we will narrow down the selection to 15 seed and early-stage female entrepreneurs and provide support with an emphasis on scalability, with an emphasis on education aimed at expanding business scale within three years. We provide multifaceted support, including individual guidance from experienced mentors and pitch events.
Furthermore, the biggest feature of this program is its use of media. " MASHING UP ", which is operated by Mediagene and considers social issues from diverse perspectives and thinks about the future, and " BUSINESS INSIDER JAPAN " ( Business Insider Japan ), an economic media that strengthens startup support, collaborate to create a program. In addition to enriching the content, we will utilize the communication and network that only media can offer, such as publishing articles.
Reasons for focusing on supporting young entrepreneurs
Through this program, Mediagene aims to create a society where more young people can take on the challenge of starting a business and play an active role. We also contribute to the development of young entrepreneurs with a global perspective and an eye toward expansion in international markets. We also believe that women's diverse perspectives and ideas will become the driving force that creates new value for society.
Program overview
Program name: MASHING UP Accelerator
Target: Young entrepreneurs, mainly women (seed and early stages), and young people who aspire to start a business
Duration: Approximately 1 year
Contents: Study sessions, mentoring, pitch events, etc.
Recruitment period: January 2025 March 20th to March 28th
Official website : https://www.mashingup.jp/feature/mashingup_accelerator/
[What is TOKYO SUTEAM]
Based on the new startup strategy "Global Innovation with STARTUPS" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, "10x10x10" (10 times the number of unicorn companies originating in Tokyo, 10 times the number of startups, 10 times the number of startups, collaborative efforts) The goal is to increase the number of practices by 10 times. To achieve this goal, various entities will support efforts to support startups.
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▼ About Mediagene BUSINESS INSIDER JAPAN is an economic media for the millennial generation GIZMODO JAPAN is a technology and product information media MASHING UP is a community and media that opens up an inclusive future MACHI-YA is a crowdfunding service specializing in gadgets We operate a total of 17 brands, MACHI-YA '' and 3 COMMERCE
https://www.mediagene.co.jp/
▼ About MASHING UP
A media and community that views social issues from diverse perspectives and thinks about the future. Through events and media, we deepen dialogue (mash-up) with a wide variety of people regardless of gender, industry, generation, or nationality, and think about the future of society, the shape of organizations, and the future of business. We also support people who agree with the sustainable development goals expressed in the SDGs goals, and aim to contribute to the creation of a truly inclusive society.
https://www.mashingup.jp/
▼ About BUSINESS INSIDER JAPAN
BUSINESS INSIDER JAPAN is the Japanese version of Business Insider, an economic media based in New York. Business Insider currently has 10 editions worldwide and more than 280 million readers. The Japanese version was launched in January 2017. Since its inception, the magazine has set the vision of ``Better Capitalism -- Let's create an economy based on kindness,'' and has been disseminating content that leads to better ways of working, better business, and a better society.
https://www.businessinsider.jp/
