Decoding the Structure of Startup Success: June 8
Innovation Dojo invites ACCJ members to a special event taking place in Tokyo on June 8, bringing together investors, corporate innovators, policymakers, and global startup founders to explore new approaches to venture creation and international innovation collaboration.
Decoding the Structure of Startup Success
June 8, 2026 | 17:30–20:30
Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), Marunouchi
Event details & updates:
https://blackbeltglobalventurestudioevent20260608.peatix.com/view
The event will feature a keynote by Professor Paul X. McCarthy, co-founder of Oxford University's Science of Startups Initiative, presenting research insights drawn from data on more than 21,000 startups worldwide and examining the factors that drive startup success.
The program will also showcase 12 international startups participating in the Black Belt Global Venture Studio, including US-based space technology company Exos Aerospace, alongside startups in AI, semiconductors, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and climate intelligence.
The event is designed for:
Venture capital and angel investors
Corporate innovation and CVC leaders
Organizations interested in US–Japan innovation collaboration
Ecosystem partners supporting global startup expansion and commercialization
The evening will conclude with a networking reception connecting founders, investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
As seating at Tokyo Innovation Base is limited, early registration is recommended.
We would be delighted to welcome you should your schedule permit.