Supporting membership (two categories) plus local-government partnerships
For large corporations and investors involved in the growth of startups (supporting membership, no fee).
Local governments take part through partnership agreements; politicians attend as invited guests.
Corporate Member
Supporting member, no fee- Who it is for
- Companies and organisations that co-create with startups
- Eligibility
- Executive officers and above, or department heads and above in new business, corporate planning, business strategy, investment, M&A, open innovation or acceleration functions
- Main role and value offered
- Finding alliance partners for new business
- Finding candidates for open innovation
- 投資先の発掘、事業協創のきっかけづくり
Investor Member
Supporting member, no fee- Who it is for
- Corporations and organisations that invest in startups (VC, CVC, banks, securities firms and the like)
- Eligibility
- Partners, principals and vice presidents at VCs, CVCs, PE firms, investment banks and corporate investment arms
- Main role and value offered
- Building relationships between investors and corporates
- Supporting value creation at portfolio companies
- Finding prospective LPs
Local-government partnership (agreement)
Partnership agreement- Who it is for
- Local governments seeking to solve regional business challenges through public-private collaboration
- Eligibility
- The startup support, industrial promotion or business attraction section — section head or above
- Main role and value offered
- Finding partner companies to solve regional challenges
- Sourcing companies to attract to the region
- Providing PoC sites and support for real-world implementation
What supporting members can do
LSS-Bridge
Bring the challenges you want solved in confidence and be matched one to one with members who can solve them.
LSS-Launch
Attend the startup pitch. You can see companies that have passed screening first-hand, from an investment or partnership perspective.
Chapters and study groups
Attend the Chapters and study groups run by certified partners.
Supporting members can also run a Chapter as a certified partner.
Overseas business missions
Join the overseas business missions to Taiwan, Thailand and elsewhere (recruited each time).
Matching report
1on1経営ヒアリングと公開情報をもとに、協創・投資の候補となる会員を提示するマッチングレポートを定期的に受領できます（無償）。
How to take part
Application form
Please get in touch via the supporting member application form.
Review
The secretariat reviews your application.
Interview
We align on your objectives and what you can offer.
Join
Local governments conclude a partnership agreement.