We Love Startups
More and more Japanese enterprises are innovating by partnering with Japanese and global startups. Creww is in the business of making these connections happen — for free. The Creww community includes over 2.900 Japanese startups and over 100 large enterprises, and run more than 70% of the corporate accelerators in Japan.
We started Japan Launchpad to help startups like yours succeed in Japan.
Japan Launchpad is part of our Docks innovation and collaboration center. The Docks are three co-working spaces in central Tokyo that are designed not only to help startups get off the ground in Japan, but to make it easier for them to collaborate with each other and with large Japanese enterprises as well.
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Japan is the world’s third biggest market, and one of the fastest ways for you to grow your business in Japan is by working with a market leader. The Japan Launchpad will get you in front of the right people to launch your business in Japan.
Apply NowRoppongi 1-chome location is in the very center of central Tokyo. You will be able to set up an aggressive meeting schedule with suppliers, partners and clients will be easy to arrange.
Our team is here to answer questions and help you out with everything from mail delivery service to personalized support
Over 2,900 Japanese startups are part of the Creww community and we regularly hold events ranging from workshops to pitch events to presentations by thought leaders to simple meetups over a few beers.
You’ll connect to the Docks’ high-speed, secure WiFi, and we also provide guest login for your visitors.
Caffeine is the fuel that powers some of the best startups and you’ll have free coffee in the office. After hours, there are several upscale bars located in the building, and the Roppongi nightlife is only minutes away.
What You’ll Get out of Japan Launchpad?
You’ll have the chance to pitch to several different enterprise companies in one place during our regular startup matching programs.
Connect with industry experts, thought leaders, and Creww community mentors to better understand what you need to succeed in Japan.
You’ll be plugged into the heart of the Japanese startup ecosystem, working side-by-side with some of Japan’s most innovative startups.
If you don’t want to commit to full-time staff in Japan, working with a local partner or reseller is an option worth considering
You’ll have a space in our brand new collaboration space in the middle of Roppongi and be part of the community,
You’ll have access to many of the Japanese corporate VC firms interested in investing in the global startups that are looking at the Japanese market.