Supporting Startups Aiming to Expand Overseas
Global mentors give advice tailored to your business phase and challenges
OIH GLOBAL ADVISOR is a service that lets startups considering overseas expansion consult online with advisors who know overseas startup ecosystems well, to gather information and sort out challenges before traveling to the market.
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Overview
| Eligibility | OIH startup members aiming to expand overseas or interested in entering overseas markets *If you are not an OIH startup member, please register as a member first. |
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| Schedule | Any time *After you contact us, we will arrange a consultation date with a mentor. |
| Format | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee | Free |
How to Use the Service
STEP01
Apply
Apply using the application form.
STEP02
Scheduling
The office will contact you to arrange a consultation date with a mentor.
STEP03
Online consultation
The consultation is held on Zoom.
STEP04
Survey
After the consultation, we ask you to fill out a survey.
Global Advisors
伊藤 隆彦
Takahiko Ito
N9 PTE LTD, Founder & CEO
Moved to Singapore in 2019 and led the launch of One&Co, the innovation platform of the JR East Group, from strategy and concept development to business planning. After its opening, served as General Manager for more than seven years, running many co-creation programs connecting Japan and Southeast Asia from this coworking space. Founded N9 PTE LTD in Singapore in 2024. Working with companies, universities, and governments, designs and implements effective connections between the innovation ecosystems of Japan and Asia through research, talent development, event design, and more.
| Region | Singapore |
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| Languages | Japanese and English |
松本 恵一
Keiichi Matsumoto
Kamba LLC, CEO
CEO of Kamba LLC, which supports corporate innovation and startups’ overseas expansion from the execution side. Has led innovation strategy for Japanese companies focused mainly on the North American market, startup scouting, the design of collaborations with overseas companies, and business development.
For collaborations between U.S. startups and Japanese companies, has driven the entire process, from technology assessment, market research, and PoC design to contract negotiation and signing. At Yamato Holdings, headed the Silicon Valley office, overseeing open innovation, startup investment, and technology adoption projects in North America.
| Region | North America |
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| Languages | Japanese and English |
Apply for an OIH GLOBAL ADVISOR Consultation
Monday–Friday 9:30–17:30 (excluding holidays and the year-end and New Year period)
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