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 run 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 support for startups, are collaborating 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 the economic media for the millennial generation , the technology and product information media " Gizmodo Japan Business Insider Japan , the community and media " Mashing Up " Funding service " Machi-ya It runs a total of 17 brands of Machi-ya , and three Commerce
https://www.mediagene.co.jp/
▼ Mashing Up A
media and community that captures social issues from a variety of perspectives and thinks about the future. Through events and media, we are deepening (mashed up) with a variety of people beyond gender, industry, generation, and nationality, and we are thinking about future shapes and organizations and future businesses. We will also support people who agree with sustainable development goals described in SDGS goals, and aim to contribute to the truly inclusive society.
https://www.mashingup.jp/
▼ About Business Insider Japan
Business Insider Japan is a Japanese version of the New York -based economic media, Business Insider. Currently, Business Insider has 10 editions worldwide and has more than 280 million readers. The Japanese version was launched in January 2017. From the time of its launch, we have raised "BETTER CAPITALISM── Creating an economy with kindness" as a vision, and provides content that leads to better work style, good business, and better society.
https://www.bussinsider.jp/
