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Startup Camps

Market validation & Market entry camps

If you are a Swiss startup in the Innosuisse Coaching Program interested in Japan, one of the world’s largest economies, here's where your journey begins. The Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex, provides the opportunity to explore and understand the Japanese market through a Market Validation Camp. This lets you analyze your match for Japan before you enter the market. And once you're sure that you want to expand to Japan, we'll be with you every step of the way.

What we offer

Innosuisse chose Swissnex as internationalization partner for its innovation-driven startups. We support innovative Swiss startups on their expansion to Japan and help with evaluation & market entry. We work hand in hand with campers to ensure their complete understanding of the Japanese market and connect them to relevant stakeholders from our vast network.

Our tailor-made camps include:

  • Market Validation


    Get mentored in adapting your business model for Japan, re-strategize your competitive intelligence / sales / pricing / partner / hiring / distribution strategies, and leave with the ability to run your own activities in Japan. The Camp has a duration of one month with a stipend of CHF 3,000.

  • Market Entry


    If you are ready to enter the Japanese market, we hack your growth with exposure to key international startup platforms. On a need basis, we provide access to investors, first potential customers or partners, knowledge of scaling your business in Japan and assistance in acquiring or hiring the right talents on the ground.

WHY JAPAN?

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Past camps

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A look back at the 2022 Life-Sciences participants' experience at the Innosuisse Japan Camp

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