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* Only available in English
and Japanese languages
Applications for IPHatch® Sendai are exclusively collected through our partner, the F6S platform.
Japan
Patent
Portfolio
Explanation
by Jason Loh,
Founder of Piece Future
Upcoming Activities
* Activities are subject to changes.
IPHatch® Panel Session on
How Intellectual Property (IP) Can Spice Up Your Funding Journey with VCs
12 April 2024, Friday
18:30 - 19:30 JST
This seminar will be conducted in English
About this event
This session will focus on exploring IP's pivotal role in attracting and securing venture capital investment, where we will provide insights into the complexities of IP management, what investors look for, and strategies to enhance your company's valuation and appeal.
This is an ideal opportunity for start-up founders brainstorming an effective strategy for their round of fundraising or for established businesses considering expansion. We are hopeful that such knowledge sharing can equip startups with the fundamental understanding and tactics to leverage intellectual property effectively.
Featured speakers
Lead of Innovation & Ecosystem Development
Piece Future
Ee Jin
IP Senior Expert
Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd
Yoshinori Nakagawa
Partner
True Vine Capital
Bryan Chung
Head of Asia IPR Business Development
Nokia Technologies
Jari Vaario
Moderator
IPHatch® X Patentcloud Webinar
How Japanese Startups Can Use The IP Intelligence Tool Effectively for Patent Landscaping
17 May 2024, Friday
15:00 - 16:00 JST
This seminar will be conducted in Japanese
About this event
This webinar aims to provide startups with a high-level overview of how IP intelligence tool can help them navigate the IP landscape, especially in the following areas:
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Due Diligence
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Patent Quality Insights
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SEP Declaration
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Design Search
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Patent Search
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Patent Vault
Featured speaker
Senior Consultant
ScienBiziP Group
William Lee
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William is a seasoned IP consultant at ScienBiziP Consulting, with extensive experience in the field of intellectual property. His previous roles include serving as an Account Project Manager at Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) and a Field Application Engineer (FAE) at Tokyo Electron Taiwan (TEL). William holds a Master of Science degree from Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology and completed a one-year exchange at Waseda University GITS. He pursued his master's degree in law at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Law (NYCU Law) through the Multi-Discipline Management of Technology Program (MMOT).
William's certifications include Patent Prosecution Management from the Taiwan Intellectual Property Training Academy (TIPA), Certified Consultant for the Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS), and Level 3 certification from the Japan Intellectual Property Management Skills Test (IPMST). His strong educational background and professional experience make him a valuable asset in the field of intellectual property consulting.
Supported by
IPHatchathon® Sendai
3 hour 1-on-1 mentoring workshop
Venue: Tokyo (GLOBAL LIFESCIENCE HUB)
10 July 2024, Wednesday
13:30 - 16:30 JST
Venue: GLOBAL LIFESCIENCE HUB
3-2-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
Nihobashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower 7F Conference Room
About this event
Are you a tech entrepreneur wondering how to build a more robust and sustainable business strategy to attract funding and investment from an early stage?
We have just the right workshop for you!
Join our FREE virtual IPHatchathon®, a 3-hour 1-on-1 mentoring workshop where our seasoned mentor(s) will validate your business model and offer actionable advice on how you could integrate readily available patents / technologies we have to offer.
Why Attend?
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Immerse yourself into engaging workshops led by multidisciplinary industry experts
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Have your business ideas validated by seasoned multidisciplinary professionals
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Interactive networking sessions
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Exciting challenges to test your skills and creativity
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Opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators
Featured mentor
Jason Loh
Founder
Piece Future
Jason is an innovator dedicated to driving company growth through intellectual property. As an expert in brand and growth strategies, he integrates IP with business strategies. Jason is the Director of the International IP Commercialisation Council Singapore, Executive Adviser for Asia to the UK's Institute of Innovation Knowledge Exchange, and Managing Partner of i2P Ventures and True Vine Capital Partners.
Previously, he led IP group for Panasonic Singapore R&D Center for 16 years and founded Piece Future, an Asian IP investment bank. Jason created IPHatch®, the world’s first IP start-up incubation platform, which has invested in nearly 70 start-ups across Asia and UK since 2017.
Norishige Hayakawa
CEO
Hagaminomori
Norishige Hayakawa is a B.A. in Economics at Waseda University, School of Political Science and Economics. He is the Representative Director at Hagamino Mori Co. and also specially appointed Professor at Graduate Institute for project design. Furthermore, he is also a councilor of Moonshot Project 5, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, and many other current positions.
He has served as a consultant for individual projects related to new businesses and M&A for leading Japanese companies such as Panasonic, Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Estate, Asahi Kasei and Mitsui & Co. He also serves as an advisor to small and medium-sized venture companies and hospitals seeking IPOs to map out their growth strategies.
In the field of intellectual property, he established IP Bridge, an intellectual property fund, with the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), and helped launch the fund as its executive officer and chief strategy officer.
Raymond Woo
Chief of Staff
Piece Future
Raymond is Chief of Staff of Piece Future, and Advisor for Kyoto University Innovation Capital (Kyoto iCAP), the university's official VC arm. Prior to that, he was the Value Creation Lead for the Japan Portfolio at Pavilion Capital, a PEVC (private equity and venture capital) firm with a focus on East and Southeast Asia and fully-funded by Temasek Holdings. Before his PEVC career, he spent a decade in management consulting and financial advisory across different countries including Japan.
Raymond studied and worked in Japan for 13 years, and has had extensive experience in working with Japanese investors, corporations and government throughout his career and speaks Japanese fluently, alongside Mandarin Chinese, Malay and Cantonese. Raymond obtained a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from Osaka University under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, and an MPA (Master of Public Administration) from Cornell University under the Fulbright Scholarship.
IPHatch® X PKP Webinar
What is the importance of IP for startups?
Explained with a case study.
Virtual Seminar
27 June 2024, Thursday
15:00 - 16:00 JST
This seminar will be conducted in Japanese
Featured speaker
Kazunari Nishihara
General Expert
Pasona Knowledge Partner
Supported by
IPHatch® Seminar
Open Innovation Activities
Venue: Tokyo (GLOBAL LIFESCIENCE HUB)
10 July 2024, Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 JST
About this event
Venue: GLOBAL LIFESCIENCE HUB
3-2-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
Nihobashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower 7F Conference Room
Lecture agenda:
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Tohoku University's Open Innovation Activities
“IP Involvement toward Promoting the Creation of University Startups” | Naofumi Nishimura -
Introduction of Open Innovation activities by Panasonic Holdings Corporation | Akira Seki
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Importance of Patents from an Investor's Perspective by Cool Japan Fund | Ryoji Nishimura
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Overview of the IPHatch® Programme by Piece Future | Jason Loh
Featured speakers
Founder
Piece Future
Jason Loh
Director,
Investment Strategy
Cool Japan Fund
Ryoji Nishimura
Patent Attorney,
Open Innovation
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Akira Seki
Director of Intellectual Property Department
Tohoku University
Naofumi Nishimura
IPHatch® Seminar
Open Innovation Activities
Venue: Osaka Nishi-Sanso (Panasonic EX Lab)
11 July 2024, Thursday
14:00 - 15:00 JST
About this event
Venue: Panasonic EX Lab
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8508, Japan
Lecture agenda:
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Tohoku University's Open Innovation Activities
“IP Involvement toward Promoting the Creation of University Startups” | Naofumi Nishimura -
Introduction of Open Innovation activities by Panasonic Holdings Corporation | Akira Seki
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In which start-ups a VC shows its interest by QB Capital LLC | Tsuyoshi Sakamoto
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Overview of the IPHatch® Programme by Piece Future | Jason Loh
Upon request (15:30 - 16:00):
Tour of the Konosuke Matsushita History Museum
Featured speakers
Founder
Piece Future
Jason Loh
General Partner
QB Capital LLC
Tsuyoshi Sakamoto
Patent Attorney,
Open Innovation
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Akira Seki
Director of Intellectual Property Department
Tohoku University
Naofumi Nishimura
Sendai Pitch Day
[Hybrid Sytle] Venue:
NTT Urbannet Building Sendai - Meeting Room
4-4-19 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
11 September 2024, Wednesday
14:00 - 16:30
Private Session
About this event
Shortlisted startups will get the chance to pitch to our panel judges include
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IP Originators
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Funding Partners
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Incubator Partners
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Government Representatives
Judging Panel for this year
IP Originators:
Tohoku University
Naofumi Nishimura
Director, Intellectual Property Department
Seiji Morishima
Director, Startup Incubation Center
Dr. Yurie Lino
Assistant Director, Intellectual Property Department
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Miura Shinji
General Manager, Panasonic IP Management
Seki Akira
Open Innovation, Panasonic Holdings
Judging Panel:
JETRO
Kayoko Sawada
Former Director, Startup Division
Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings
Etsushi Tsuru
Manager
IPHatchathon® Sendai
3 hour 1-on-1 mentoring workshop
Virtual Workshop : Zoom Meeting
08 August 2024, Thursday
13:00 - 16:00 JST
About this event
Are you a tech entrepreneur wondering how to build a more robust and sustainable business strategy to attract funding and investment from an early stage?
We have just the right workshop for you!
Join our FREE virtual IPHatchathon®, a 3-hour 1-on-1 mentoring workshop where our seasoned mentor(s) will validate your business model and offer actionable advice on how you could integrate readily available patents / technologies we have to offer.
Why Attend?
-
Immerse yourself into engaging workshops led by multidisciplinary industry experts
-
Have your business ideas validated by seasoned multidisciplinary professionals
-
Interactive networking sessions
-
Exciting challenges to test your skills and creativity
-
Opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators
Featured mentor
Jason Loh
Founder
Piece Future
Jason is an innovator dedicated to driving company growth through intellectual property. As an expert in brand and growth strategies, he integrates IP with business strategies. Jason is the Director of the International IP Commercialisation Council Singapore, Executive Adviser for Asia to the UK's Institute of Innovation Knowledge Exchange, and Managing Partner of i2P Ventures and True Vine Capital Partners.
Previously, he led IP group for Panasonic Singapore R&D Center for 16 years and founded Piece Future, an Asian IP investment bank. Jason created IPHatch®, the world’s first IP start-up incubation platform, which has invested in nearly 70 start-ups across Asia and UK since 2017.
Raymond Woo
Chief of Staff
Piece Future
Raymond is Chief of Staff of Piece Future, and Advisor for Kyoto University Innovation Capital (Kyoto iCAP), the university's official VC arm. Prior to that, he was the Value Creation Lead for the Japan Portfolio at Pavilion Capital, a PEVC (private equity and venture capital) firm with a focus on East and Southeast Asia and fully-funded by Temasek Holdings. Before his PEVC career, he spent a decade in management consulting and financial advisory across different countries including Japan.
Raymond studied and worked in Japan for 13 years, and has had extensive experience in working with Japanese investors, corporations and government throughout his career and speaks Japanese fluently, alongside Mandarin Chinese, Malay and Cantonese. Raymond obtained a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from Osaka University under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, and an MPA (Master of Public Administration) from Cornell University under the Fulbright Scholarship.
IPHatch® Sendai
What is the importance of IP for startups Part II
How can we make it stronger? Here are some points that even IP beginners can understand.
Virtual Seminar
02 August 2024, Friday
15:00 - 16:00 JST
This seminar will be conducted in Japanese
Featured speaker
Yoshito Nakanishi
Kobe University Center for Advanced Medical Engineering Research & Development, Visiting Professor
Strategic Intellectual Property Services, Sorette, President and Japanese Patent Attorney
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