Daily Archives: May 14, 2025

Techstars Tokyo: Bridging Global Innovation with Japan’s Startup Ecosystem

This article covers the launch and impact of Techstars Tokyo, Techstars’ first accelerator program in Japan. It outlines the objectives of the program, the diversity of the inaugural 2024 cohort, the involvement of major partners like JETRO and Mitsui Fudosan, and its role in linking Japanese startups to global innovation networks. It also previews the 2025 program and its continued commitment to supporting frontier technologies.

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Mapping the Landscape: Stakeholder Grids for Startups and Ecosystems

Understanding who matters most to your mission, and how to engage with them, is vital for any business, especially in the startup and innovation space. Whether you’re building a cyber risk platform, championing cyber psychology, or coordinating a regional community like the West Midlands Cyber Working Group (WM CWG), the ability to identify, map, and actively engage stakeholders is fundamental to long-term success.

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