Aichi, Japan – Israel Matching Program
Open Date:
19/10/2023Deadline for Submission:
21/12/2023Time zone:
IsraelSummary:
Participation in the Aichi-Israel Matching Program (Israel Innovation Authority New Business Building Program 2023-25) will allow selected companies in Israel to conduct collaboration with companies in Aichi prefecture, Japan.
Relevant Technologies
Additive manufacturing, AI, Industrial technologies, Enterprise, IT & Data Infrastructure, Smart Mobility, Life Sciences & Health Tech, Beauty Tech
Participating Agencies
Israel Innovation Authority
Aichi Prefecture
Program Description
The program is self-financed whereas the Israeli selected companies will receive support and close assistance in establishing cooperation with the Japanese company and in business development, holding a POC, Etc.
Criteria
- A technological and innovative solution that matches the challenges of Japanese companies
- The level of technological innovation and the level of uniqueness of the program
- The level of challenges in implementing the program
- The ability of the applicant, including the ability of its management team to bring about the completion of the plan and its business implementation.
Application Process
- Reverse Pitch by Aichi Company (October)
- 19th, October 2023, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Online Presentation Day
Aichi Companies present their new business plan and the technologies they are looking for in Israel.
- 19th, October 2023, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Online Presentation Day
- Pitch Startup Selection (October-December)
- 19th/October 2023: Application Form Open for Pitch Day
Israeli startups that want to conduct pitches to the Aichi companies can apply for the Pitch Day. (Israel) - 20th /November 2023 (Tentative): Deadline for Pitch Day Application
Close the application, and each Aichi company selects 3-5 Israeli startups for the Pitch Day. - 15th/December 2023 (Tentative): Announcement for Pitch Startups
The Israel Innovation Authority will announce which Israeli startups are selected for the Pitch Day.
- 19th/October 2023: Application Form Open for Pitch Day
- Pitch Day (January)
- 18th /January 2024 (Tentative): Pitch Day (Israel)
3-5 Israeli startups will conduct pitches to each Aichi company, and one of them will be selected for the collaboration with the Aichi companies.
- 18th /January 2024 (Tentative): Pitch Day (Israel)
- Startup Selection (January)
- Each Aichi company will select one Israeli startup – 3 startups will be selected in total.
- Collaboration Support (~March/2025)
- February 2024 – March 2025: Collaboration Support (detailed in #2)
Each matching pair (Aichi company and Israeli startup) discuss collaboration ideas, schedules, etc. and move on to the next step, such as the PoC.
- February 2024 – March 2025: Collaboration Support (detailed in #2)
Attachments
Aichi-Israel Matching Program (Israel Innovation Authority New Business Building Program 2023-25)
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Chuo Malleable Iron Co., Ltd. _additional information
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Yadakogyosho additional information
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