MEET & CONNECT 2023
MEET & CONNECT 2023
JOIN MEET CONNECT 2023!
Are you a rising startup interested in French, Japanese or European markets?
Do you offer a sustainable, innovative solution for problems yet to be solved?
Do you offer a sustainable, innovative solution for problems yet to be solved?
If so, then this unique startup challenge is for you!
Pitch your business project at MEET & CONNECT 2023
to get a chance to win an Award and to develop meaningful business partnerships!
WHY JOIN MEET & CONNECT ?
- Network with entrepreneurs, investors and experts from financial services interested by the French and Japanese market
- Have your project supported and nurtured under the mentorship and advices of market leaders
- Hear about new ideas and explore business development opportunities
- Increase your startup's visibility, outreach and positive impact on society and the planet
OUR THEME FOR 2023 IS: "Tech4Good"
WHY Tech4Good?
Tech4Good was established as our Meet & Connect theme as we believe in the power of creative technologies in addressing tomorrow's biggest challenges. Human abilities to imagine, innovate, research and undertake new challenges are crucial drivers of progress, and we aim at supporting startups updholding these values, as well as having a positive impact.
Tech4Good also entails partnering with leading multinational corporations to move forward towards Social Development Goals. This is why our Meet & Connect gathers a wealth of participants and corporate stakeholders wishing to support initiatives that do not only feature technological solutions, but also have social change and sustainability at their core.
BEST JAPANESE STARTUP FOR THE FRENCH/EUROPEAN MARKET,
AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUSTAINABILITY TRANSITION
CHALLENGE by Crédit Agricole CIB, Le Village by CA, the Norinchukin Bank, and AgVenture Lab
Jury: Crédit Agricole CIB Japan + Le Village by CA Paris + Norinchukin / AgVenture Lab
Prize: One week of acceleration in France at Le Village by CA (innovation accelerator), with flights and accomodation included
MOST PROMISING FRENCH STARTUP FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
CHALLENGE by Air Liquide
Jury: Air Liquide
+ Free Access to the experimental platform "Air Liquide Innovation Campus" in Tokyo for 6 months.
BEST STARTUP IN INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
CHALLENGE by AXA Life Insurance
Jury: AXA Life Insurance
Prize: Pitch in front of Executive Committee of AXA Japan
(potentially leading to a financial Proof of Concept - POC)
MOST INNOVATIVE MOBILITY EXPERIENCE
CHALLENGE by FORVIA
Jury: Forvia (Faurecia) Japan K.K.
Prize: Pitch in front of the Asia and Japan Board Members of FORVIA Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE)
+ half to one day-long innovation session with FCE R&D Team