Discover HFX: A New Gateway to Japan’s Innovation Ecosystem
Join us in San Francisco on May 7th to learn about Hokkaido F Village X (HFX) - a new program offering select global startups a structured path into Japan through strategic partnerships, funding, and access to one of the country’s most ambitious innovation zones.
Managed by Scrum Ventures Group in collaboration with Fighters Sports and Entertainment, HFX offers mentorship, funding, local partnerships, and a demo day - all embedded in a smart city ecosystem tied to sports, entertainment, and tourism. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters is one of the most popular and storied teams in Japanese professional baseball, and their new home Es Con Field is a stunning state-of-the-art stadium that attracted 4.2 million+ visitors last year. HFX is an opportunity to be implemented in and part of an exciting new urban development around Es Con Field and one of the most powerful brands in Japanese sports!
Website: https://hfx.jp/en/
Who should attend:
Startups interested in entering Japan with the support of mentors, funding capital, large Japanese corporate partners, and Japanese government entities
VCs looking to support portfolio expansion into Japan and connect with emerging Japanese ecosystems
Partners and enablers in cross-border innovation
What to expect:
Inside look at Japan’s next big innovation hub
Deep dive into the HFX program structure and benefits
Fireside Q&A with ecosystem leaders
Networking happy hour with founders, VCs, and ecosystem enablers
Yummy Japanese food and beverages!