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CO-FOUNDER MATCHING PROGRAM
Join a community of goal-driven founders and gain the mentorship, tools, and network you need to scale smarter and go global.
What Is Go Global
Catalyst Tokyo
Catalyst Tokyo
GGC summer 2025 Tokyo brings founders together to match, network globally, and grow smarter.
Accelerator Program
How the GGC summer 2025 Program works
Co-Founder Matching Platform
Go Global Catalyst is the Co-founder matching platform for globally-minded Japanese and foreign founders who aspire to build game-changing startups beyond their home market.
Accelerator Program
GoGlobal Catalyst offers an intensive 3-day accelerator program and a Demo Day. During this time, founders receive hands-on guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts, which helps them make smarter decisions and navigate critical growth stages.
Global Network
We empower founders through an immersive accelerator and mentorship experience, delivering tailored support, expert insights, and access to a global network to drive scaling and success.
Who Can Join
Open Doors for Bold Builders
Whether you are aspiring entrepreneurs or seed-stage founders, GGC summer 2025 Tokyo offers support in finding complementary co-founders and transforming their ideas into conviction.
Seed-Stage Founders
Ideal for founders building their first startup, looking for the right co-founders, and global exposure.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs with ideas or skills seeking co-founders to create something impactful.
Global Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs across borders who are eager to network, collaborate, and grow globally.
Time Commitment
Programs & Schedule
Day 1 Program (Subject to Change)
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Activity
Speaker(s)
Time
Venue
01
Welcome & Program Overview, GGC Founders and Participants Introductions, and Key Note
10:00 - 12:00
Musashino Valley
Day 2 Program (Subject to Change)
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Activity
Speaker(s)
Time
Venue
01
Review Day-1 and feedback to the First Pitches
10:00 - 11:00
Musashino Valley
02
Workshop-2 : Ideation & Problem Solving. From Concept to Opportunity
11:00 - 12:30
Musashino Valley
04
Workshop-3 : Understanding Your Customer. Defining the Target Market, Value Proposition and USP
15:30 - 17:00
Musashino Valley
Day 3 Program (Subject to Change)
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Activity
Speaker(s)
Time
Venue
02
Workshop-4 : Business Model, Revenue Strategy and Business Model Canvas
Guest Speaker, Ikuo Hiraishi, Dan Brassington
10:30 - 12:00
Musashino Valley
04
The Second Pitch (Practicing for Demo Day)
15:00 - 17:00
Musashino Valley
Day 4: Demo Day (Subject to Change)
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Activity
Speaker(s)
Time
Venue
03
Startup Pitches
All the participants
14:30 - 16:00
TBD
04
Networking Reception
All the participants
16:00 - 17:30
TBD
Attending the Full 3-Day program & Demo Day?
All attendees must reside in Tokyo for 4 days, as the event spans 4 days of immersive activities, networking, mentorship, and Demo Day.
When applying
Who should apply?
GGC is designed for founders before VC money and PMF, or aspiring entrepreneurs.
Time commitment
GGC Tokyo is an IRL program. You need to commit to being in Tokyo for 4 days.
Target Markets
We are targeting the Japan, US, and SEA markets. We believe you will benefit more, especially when entering the Japanese market.
Privacy
You should respect the privacy of other participants who aren’t ready to make their plans public.
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