[held on December 6, 2024] Overseas startups in the mobility field gather in Yokohama! "MOBILITY STARTUP CONNECT IN YOKOHAMA ~ powered by The Drivery x Start2 ~"

　Based on the concept of “TECH & GLOBAL”, “TECH HUB YOKOHAMA” is working to deepen its network with overseas countries and to accumulate and create tech startups active globally.　
　On Friday, December 6, 2024, "MOBILITY STARTUP CONNECT IN YOKOHAMA-powered by The Drivery x Start2-" was held in cooperation with international start-up support organizations.
　In this event, we held programs such as pitch and networking of startups in Germany, which are considering collaboration with Japanese companies, in order to connect overseas startups and companies in Yokohama.
　If you would like to cooperate with overseas startups participating in the event, please contact the person in charge.
　[Contact] Economic Affairs Bureau Innovation Promotion Division, Yokohama [email protected]
　

• Enerithm
  Digital energy consultant utilizing AI technology
• myCarmunity (outside site)
  Providing a safe and transparent trading platform for classic and past enthusiasts
• LADE (outside site)
  Provide EV charging solutions in conjunction with AI-based energy management systems for hotels and companies.
• LowAlt Technologies (outside site)　
  Achieving disaster response and equipment monitoring from the sky with an operation system for children flying in a group with drone mothership.
• Brighter AI (external site)　
  Provision of anonymization technology that can be used secondaryly to ensure privacy for autonomous driving cameras, AI learning, etc.
• Artificient (outside site)　
  By combining multiple data such as smartphones and cameras, driving risk assessment using AI technology and preventing accidents.
• Numeric Systems (External Site)　
  Wind tunnel experiments utilizing the parallel processing capabilities of GPUs and development of fluid analysis simulation software
• FibreCoat (outside site)　
  Developed fibers coated with metal and polymers. EMI shielding, thermal management, and weight reduction of EVs

• Eight startups (planned) in the mobility field in Germany will come to Japan and pitch their businesses and services!
• From "Start2 Group" and "The Drivery Japan", international start-up support organizations, we will talk about "points to be aware of when collaborating" and "how to select startups"!
• We also have networking with startups and participating domestic companies in the mobility field in Germany!

TECH HUB YOKOHAMA (outside site)
25 block gallery building on the premises of Landmark Plaza Shopping Center, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
A technical startup support base opened on November 11, 2024. Leveraging R&D and the accumulation of engineers from global companies in Yokohama, we aim to create unicorn-class startups in the tech sector, including Clean Tech and mobility.

　As a business incubation specialist, he is involved in the launch of numerous startups and the development of new businesses for companies. EDGEof, an innovation hub established in 2018, has been developing a number of innovative projects with over 15,000 visitors from more than 50 countries around the world over two years. Even now, when the physical base was closed due to COVID-19, he continues to support collaboration between companies and startups and engages in various activities that connect the innovation ecosystem between Japan and overseas.
　He is involved in innovation-related measures in collaboration with embassies and startup support organizations in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, and Estonia, and has been involved as a mentor in many startup development programs. J-Startup Recommendation Committee Member, Start2 Group Representative, Endeavor Japan Operations Manager, etc.
Click here for details on Start2 Group (external site)

　He is familiar with cross-border open innovation and business development between Japan and Europe. After working as a strategic planner at an advertising agency, he developed a UX platform for Europe in North Europe and Nokia, Europe. Moved to the United States and launched a map-based mobile advertising platform from scratch in New York.
　Founded in CROSSBIE in Berlin in 2020, founded CROSSBIE JAPAN in 2021, and serves as CEO of both companies.
　In The Drivery Japan, he led the support of Japanese companies in Europe and matching with European startups. We aim to create a global ecosystem by promoting innovation in the mobility field and promoting business collaboration between Japan and Europe.
　In addition, as a local partner of JETRO Berlin, he has worked to support Japanese startups and create a global ecosystem by connecting Japan and Europe.
Click here for more information about The Drivery Japan (external site).

Please apply from the following URL.
https://yokohama-thedrivery-20241206.peatix.com (external site)

Join us for an exclusive mobility innovation event featuring:

• Startup Showcase:
  Meet ８ cutting-edge German mobility startups as they present their groundbreaking solutions and technologies
• Expert Insights:
  Learn from "Start２ Group" and "The Drivery Japan"
  - international accelerators sharing their expertise on:
  - Building successful cross-border partnerships
  - Identifying promising startup opportunities
  - Best practices for Japan-Germany collaboration
• Exclusive Networking:
  Connect directly with innovative German startups and leading Japanese companies in the mobility sector

This is your chance to be part of the growing Japan-Germany mobility ecosystem. Space is limited - register now!

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Schedule:　
  - Doors Open: 18:15
  - Event Start: 18:30
  - Event Close: 21:00
• Venue: TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
• Registration: Free (Pre-registration required) *Registration from here (outside site)!
• Languages: Japanese and English (Interpretation provided for startup pitches and networking sessions)
• Organizers: Start2 Group (outside site), The Drivery Japan (outside site), TECH HUB YOKOHAMA (outside site)

　 18:30-18:35 | Opening Remarks
　 18:35-18:45 | Introduction of Start2 Group and The Drivery Japan
　 18:45-19:00 | Panel Discussion: "Keys to Successful Collaboration with International Startups"
　 19:00-19:55 | Startup Pitches
　 19:55-21:00 | Networking

• Alex Taisuke Odajima
  Japan Representative, Start2 Group
  A veteran business incubation specialist with extensive experience in startup launches and corporate innovation. As founder of EDGEof innovation hub in 2018, he hosted over 15,000 visitors from 50+ countries in just two years, facilitating numerous groundbreaking projects. Despite closing the physical location during COVID-19, he continues to foster company-startup collaborations and bridge Japanese and international innovation ecosystems. He works closely with embassies and startup support organizations across Canada, Germany, France, Estonia, and beyond as a mentor and ecosystem builder. Current roles include J-Startup Selection Committee Member, Start2 Group Japan Representative, and Operations Manager at Endeavor Japan.

• Chika Yamamoto
  Managing Director, The Drivery Japan
  An expert in cross-border open innovation and Japan-Europe business development. After working as a strategic planner in advertising, she developed UX platforms for Nokia in Europe before launching a map-based mobile advertising platform in New York. Founded CROSSBIE in Berlin (2020) and CROSSBIE JAPAN (2021), serving as CEO of both companies. At The Drivery Japan, she leads Japanese corporate expansion into Europe and European startup partnerships, focusing on mobility innovation and strengthening Japan-Europe business ties. As JETRO Berlin's local partner, she actively supports Japanese startups and contributes to building global innovation ecosystems.

• Enerithm
• myCarmunity (outside site)
• LADE (outside site)
• LowAlt Technologies (outside site)
• Brighter AI (external site)
• Numeric Systems (External Site)
• FibreCoat (outside site)
• Artificient (outside site)

Economic Affairs Bureau Innovation Promotion Division, Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
Overseas Cooperation Division in charge of Overseas Cooperation
[email protected]