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| Address: |
Waseda University Shillman Hall 10F,
3-14-9 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072
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| Contact: |
Prof. Takeru Ohe |
| Tel・Fax:: |
+81-3-5286-2740 |
| E-mail: |
tohe@mn.waseda.ac.jp |
| Website: |
www.wbizx.com |
■Description
The Waseda Business Excelerator (WBX) was launched in 2002 to help
non-Japanese high-growth ventures develop successful businesses in
Japan, thus promoting global, technology-based entrepreneurship. A
generous contribution by Dr. Robert J.Shillman, founder of Cognex
Corporation, USA, made it possible for Waseda University to establish
the program. Qualifying WBX ventures can tap the expertise of the
extensive Waseda network of professors, MBA interns, investors, strategic
business partners, analysts, and industry influencers to develop and
refine their market entrance strategies. WBX also levels the playing
field for these ventures by helping to simplify Japanese funding procedures.
During a six-month stay, WBX ventures work with an assigned team of
MBA and undergraduate interns to complete two key phases of development:
1) a Japanese market feasibility study that evaluates opportunities
and analyzes barriers to entrance; and 2) a business plan including
entrance strategy, workforce development, formation of strategic alliances,
headquarters location search, and preparation for company establishment.
WBX has quickly become a leader among Japanese market entry acceleration
partners for non-Japanese ventures seeking to build successful companies
in Japan.
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| Project Details |
| Date established: |
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2002 |
| Size of unit (no. of units) : |
322 ft2 [30m2 ] (3) |
| Monthly rent : |
120,000 JPY |
| Location (type of area): |
University / Urban
(Next to Waseda Engineering & Business Schools in Tokyo) |
| Owners/Partners in project: |
Waseda University |
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| Key Features |
| Type of client companies: |
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Technology based or growth oriented ventures |
| No. of client companies (employees): |
3 (Low client to staff ratio) |
| MBA & undergraduate interns: |
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An intern team is assigned to assist each venture |
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| Selection Policy |
Entry selection process operated /criteria:
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Successful ventures looking to enter the Japanese market(Apply online at http://www.wbizx.com
or contact us directly) |
| Recognised graduation policy: |
6 months (up to one year) |
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| Business Services |
| Development of business plan for Japan, Conducting market
research, Recruiting Board members, Recruiting MBA and Engineering students, Liaison
to faculty members, Introduction to financial community |
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| Notes |
| Links with: Waseda University MBA program, Waseda Entrepreneurship
Research Unit, WERU Investment Inc. (VC affiliated with Waseda University), Waseda
University Incubation Centers, Dr. Robert J. Shillman Entrepreneurship Program
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