KEIKYU CORPORATE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

"Any areas of technology, for instance, Mobility, City Development, Life Style Service, Inbound-Tourism, Next generation technology, will be more than welcome. Please consider any business areas can be applicable. As a matter of course, the plan(s) that assume usage of KEIKYU's resources and networks, will be warmly welcomed, but it is not mandatory for applicants to use of them.

Applicant’s business plan(s) are not limited to KEIKYU's current business endeavors. (Ex: AR/VR, AI, Robotics, Drone, IoT)
All entrepreneurs are welcome, including, but, not limited to, women, students, and senior entrepreneurs.
Business plans DON'T have to be synergistic with KEIKYU’s resources and current business units.
We welcome businesses that target the global market as well as the domestic market of Japan.
You can apply even if your product or service is in the R&D phase. "

Merit

Mentor Network
Credibility
Funding
Operetional Support
Alliance
Japanese Market entry support
Incubation office

Schedule

Information Session and Networking

Information Session and Networking Information Session and Networking
Join the Session and Networking

※All applicants must register at 01booster.com and send in their application.

※Please be advised that we will choose the participants by lottery if the number of the application exceeds the capacity of the venue space (100 seats).

Place

8th floor in TKP Shinagawa Conference Center

Access

1 minute walk from Tanakawaguchi at JR Line Shinagawa Startion, 2 minutes walk from Keikyu Line Shinagawa Station

Special briefing

Join the Special briefing

※All applicants must register at 01booster.com and send in their application.

※Please be advised that we will choose the participants by lottery if the number of the application exceeds the capacity of the venue space (100 seats).

Place

Hayama Marina

Business Plan Contest Application Guidelines and Filing

Overview

The purpose of the Business Plan Contest is to screen entrepreneurs, start-up companies, SMBs and going concerns, that would like to participatein KEIKYU Corporation’s Corporate Accelerator Program.
The screening process will proceed as follows: paper screening (first selection), interview (second selection) and pitch at the Business Plan Contest (final selection). The winners of the Business Plan Contest will receive the benefits as the prize as described below.

Accelerator election

Final selection

Schedule

Schedule
  • *5-15 teams may be chosen for the prize winner. Note the number of prize winners may differ.
  • *The money prize will be rewarded only if the prize winner joins the Accelerator Program
  • *If your team applies on or before the early-bird registration deadline, it may have a mentoring session upon request. Please contact info@01booster.com

Business area of ​​recruitment

"INNOVATION taking off to next 120 Years" KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator welcomes all innovators who wish to challenge the future for making the region along the KEIKYU Line more vibrant. "

"Any areas of technology, for instance, Mobility, City Development, Life Style Service, Inbound-Tourism, Next generation technology, will be more than welcome. Please consider any business areas can be applicable. As a matter of course, the plan(s) that assume usage of KEIKYU Group's resources and networks, will be warmly welcomed, but it is not mandatory for applicants to use of them. Applicant’s business plan(s) are not limited to KEIKYU Group's current business endeavors. (Ex: AR/VR, AI, Robotics, Drone, IoT) All entrepreneurs are welcome, including, but, not limited to, women, students, and senior entrepreneurs. Business plans DON'T have to be synergistic with KEIKYU Group’s resources and current business units. We welcome businesses that target the global market as well as the domestic market of Japan. You can apply even if your product or service is in the R&D phase. "

Stage of Your Business

This Corporate Accelerator Program is available for businesses in any phase.

* A mere idea as well as services already offered to the public may be covered. Feel free to contact us for more details

Eligibility of Applicants

Astart-up company or team must commit fully to the business, or promise to do so during the Incubation/Acceleration Period.

* Solo proprietorships or projects are fine if the applicant has not yet formed a corporation or other entity. (However, it is highly recommended that you form a corporation if you intend to request funding from KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator Program is also available for applicants during the Acceleration Period.
* You may apply as an individual, on behalf of your team, or as a corporation. Naturally, teams or corporations with more than one member are welcome.
* Anyone can apply. There are no pre-conditions such as age and nationality or work experience.
* Minors should get a prior consent from his/her guardian before applying.
* KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator Program is also available for applicants that are already funded by another company, or have been joined other acceleration programs than our Program. In such case, your team or corporation shoujld get a permission to apply from your investor or the organizer of the program before you apply.

Other conditions
  • The finalists, who passed the interview screening, should prepare a pitch lasting for 3 min. 45 sec. in the Business Plan Contest on Mar 5th, 2018 (subject to change). The winners of the Business Plan Contest will be invited to join Keikyu Corporate Accelerator Program.
  • If a selected team is a corporation, corporate management should discuss the potential investment and how to make the most of any investment.
  • Applicants who are insolvent at the start of the Corporate Accelerator Program aredisqualified to join it.
  • Each applicant may submit multiple business plans. However, the applicant must fill out a separate application form for each business plan to register each business plan one by one.
Contact Us

info@01booster.com

Screening criteria
  • Commitment, preparation, grit, skills, teamwork, and potential resources of the team Attractiveness and potential potential growth of the targeted market Novelty, chances of success, and profitability of the business plan.

The business plans are judged from general/wide point of view mainly the factors above

※01Booster may contact the applicants directly with questions related to the selection process.

※The result of the documentary screening will be posted within 2 weeks after the deadline.

Submission of Application

Please submit your application form using the “Enterthe Business Plan Contest” button below.

Application Materials
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Application form (Required)
You can download the application form using the “Download Application Form” button below. Please fill out the form and submit itusing the “Enter the Business Plan Contest” button.
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Supplemental documents (Optional)
※The submission of the supplemental document is optional. It is a free format, but all the supplemental documents should be in PDF form, therefore, you should convert your PowerPoint slides to into a PDF document. All supplemental documents should not exceed 10 pages. Please keep it simple.
Privacy Policy

Your personal information will only be used in appropriate manner for the purpose of corresponding with you regarding this Corporate Accelerator Program, in compliance with the KEIKYU Group Privacy Protection Policy as well as the Privacy Policy of 01Booster Inc. KEIKYU Group Privacy Protection Policy 01Booster Privacy Policy

Apply to Business Plan Contest

※You can submit business plans even if you did not participate in our Information Sessions.

※You can confirm and revise your business plans by accessing to "My Page" in 01Booster.com.

Keikyu's Assets

Mobility

A wide network of railway/bus in Tokyo/Kanagawa prefecture. Also KEIKYU Corporation owns Haneda Airport International Terminal Station which connects Haneda and the center of Tokyo.

Real Estate

A variety of real estates such as condominiums and office rentals

Leisure

A variety of accomodations for leisure such as hotels, aquarium, hot springs, and marina.

Retail

Department stores, shopping centers, and supermarkets

Others

Advertisement at station, nursery schools, re-usage of vacant houses, and rennovation on properties

Cooperation facilities・organization

YRP(Yokosuka Research Park), one of the largest R&D Center for ICT in Japan, also cooperate with KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator Program.

Please refer to the KEIKYU Group's web-site for more details.

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FAQ

General
What businesses or services does the Accelerator Program focus on?
With the passion of "INNOVATION taking off to next 120 Years", KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator welcomes innovators(entrepreneurs/business owners) who wish to challenge the future for making the region along the KEIKYU Line more vibrant.
Does a business plan that does not relate to an existing KEIKYU Group’s business fit within the scope of this Program?
Yes. We welcome applications from any fields of technology. Applicant’s business plan(s) are not limited to KEIKYU Group's current business endeavors. Please consider any business areas can be applicable. Any areas of technology, for instance, Mobility, City Development, Life Style Service, Inbound-Tourism, Next generation technology, will be more than welcome. As a matter of course, the plan(s) that assume usage of KEIKYU Group's resources and network, will be warmly welcomed, but it is not mandatory for applicants to use of them. We welcome businesses that target the global market as well as the domestic market of Japan. You can apply even if your product or service is in the R&D phase.
What is the distinctive feature of this program?
The accelerator program was created to develop a new future through the collaboration of three parties: innovators (entrepreneurs/startups), KEIKYU, which will pass its 120 years anniversary next year, with its existing technologies and powerful brand, and 01Booster, the sole member of GAN (Global Accelerator Network) in Japan, the operator of the largest number of corporate accelerators in Japan.
What kind of support can I receive during the incubation period (4 months) through the Accelerator Program?
KEIKYU Group plans to offer its resources and network, and it also plans to consider investing in selected business teams. 
In addition to the above, the following benefits may also be provided:。
  • ・Incubation office space, where your team may receive mentoring sessions with mentors from time to time.
  • ・Introduction to various corporate resources and network (not guaranteed).
  • ・Bi-weekly meetings to check on KPI progress and to give feedback so that your business continues to grow(not guaranteed. Based on the situation of each team).
  • ・Monthly meetings with a team of advisors from KEIKYU Corporation.
Can I use the incubation office during the incubation period?
Yes. During the incubation period, you can use “01Garage” (Higashi-Azabu, Tokyo), 01Booster’s co-working space free of charge. We recommend that you use of 01Garage because you will be able to communicate frequently with 01Booster mentors.
About the mentors
What should I do if I would like to have a mentoring session and request an introduction of the network?
Please contact 01Booster first.
Do all mentors come from KEIKYU?
Mentors with various skill sets will participate in the program. Mentors include not only people from KEIKYU Group or its affiliates, but also non-KEIKYU people. We think it is important to have as much diversity as possible, instead of having mentors from some specific genres.
Information Session and Networking
What is the purpose of the Information Session & Networking before having the Business Plan Contest?
In addition to facilitating a greater understanding of the program and offering instructions for the contest, presentations from senior entrepreneurs and a networking party are scheduled so that everyone can get to know one and other.
Are there any pre-conditions to join the Information Session & Networking?
We are looking for a wide selection of individuals interested in starting a new business in a variety of fields.
Business plan contest
What is the purpose of the Business Plan Contest?
The Business Plan Contest is designed to support entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMBs who can utilize resources to be provided by KEIKYU Group. KEIKYU Corporation will then select the winners, who will be invited to join the Accelerator Program.
What is the length of the pitch?
Your pitch should be at 3 minutes 45 seconds. Q&A of 3-5 minutes will follow after that.
Are there any standards for screening?
We will consider the target market, the scale and novelty of the business plan, and the projected profitability of your business. In addition, we will also focus more on the applicants (entrepreneurs) themselves, such as their capability, motivation, commitment and teamwork. We welcome team applications.
Are there conditions on age, gender, or nationality?
None.
What is the targeted growth phase of this Accelerator Program?
We are open to businesses of any stage. We have not set any specific timing requirements for this program.
When is the application period?
Applications will be accepted starting on, Monday, October 16th, 2017 and the submission period ends on Friday, January 19th, 2018.
What are the benefits to meet the early-bird deadline?
Applicants who register before the early-bird deadline will receive mentoring by the 01Booster upon request. Please contact at info@01booster.com
 when you make apply.
How do I apply?
You can submit your application by pressing the “Apply Business Plan Contest” button on this website.
Do you plan to publish the teams which are selected?
Yes. Please be advised that we plan to publish the company name of the winning team, its logo and an overview of its business plan on this website as well as the other websites such as KEIKYU Corporation and 01Booster, etc. Additionally, please be advised that the organizer may publish the video of your pitch at the Business Plan Contest.
Place
Where will the events be held?
Information sessions, and networking events are scheduled to be held at 8th floor in TKP Shinagawa Conference Center and the Business Plan Contest are scheduled to be held at KEIKYU Corporation’s office . You can find the details on KEIKYU Corporate Accelerator Program website.
Where will the Accelerator Program be conducted?
The Accelerator Program will be conducted at the 01Booster’s office or KEIKYU Corporation’s office during the incubation period. In addition, mentoring and any other activities will primarily take place at the 01Booster’s office.
Funding
Would you fund us if my team joined the Accelerator Program.
Funding for the participating companies is not guaranteed; however, we will consider funding your team. We may request a financial statement to decide whether to fund your team or not.
What will be the approximate amount of the investment?
KEIKYU Coporation will consider an appropriate amount to invest based on the business characteristics of your team, the intended market, the strength of your business plan, etc.
Funding
Would you fund us if my team joined the Accelerator Program.
Funding for the participating companies is not guaranteed; however, we will consider funding your team. We may request a financial statement to decide whether to fund your team or not.
What will be the approximate amount of the investment?
KEIKYU Coporation will consider an appropriate amount to invest based on the business characteristics of your team, the intended market, the strength of your business plan, etc.
Will you seize management rights?
We will neither seize management rights nor send a board member to you during the Accelerator Program. When entering into a business collaboration phase, we will discuss how we can best collaborate.
When can we receive funding if we are qualified?
During or after the incubation period of the Acceleration Program, we may or may not decide to fund your team.
Can we receive additional funding through or after the Accelerator Program?
KEIKYU Corporation and 01Booster will evaluate each opportunity independently. There may be an opportunity to communicate with potential investors and connect those potential investors to you.
Intellectual Property Rights
What happens to intellectual property rights during the Accelerator Program?
Your ideas remain yours - they belong to you and your team. If there is a need to transfer or manage Intellectual Property Rights, we will discuss that with you.
Would the participants’ ideas be protected?
The applicants’ wishes will be honored as much as possible. We will not make your ideas public without your permission except for your pitch during the Business Plan Contest. However, you should also be aware that there are many people who have similar ideas and that ideas that seem to be yours may appear in any other places in the world. So, we will not enter into a confidentiality agreement which treats your ideas as confidential information. In this Accelerator Program, we value your actions to realize and leverage your idea into a successful business, rather than the idea itself.
About 01Booster
What is 01Booster?
01Booster operates an incubation office for entrepreneurs in Higashi Azabu, Tokyo. It is a business-creation accelerator as well as a Corporate Accelerator, which offers support to developing new businesses by utilizing its network of entrepreneurs. (“Corporate Accelerator” is a registered trademark of 01Booster in Japan.) Also, 01Booster, Inc. was selected as the Support Team associated with “Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry/Jump Start Nippon” project https://01booster.com/english
Why did KEIKYU Corporation and 01Booster team up?
01Booster has the network of entrepreneurs and incubation track record that KEIKYU Corporation needed.