Leadership and volunteering · Hybrid
A free seven-month startup programme from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in which high school and kosen students turn their business ideas into real ventures with seminars, workshops and dedicated mentors.
Kigyo Start Dash is Tokyo's three-stage entrepreneurship programme for high school students (kick-off event, development course, acceleration course). The 6th acceleration course offers business-basics seminars and workshops with entrepreneurs and experts, group mentoring to refine business plans, specialist mentoring on technology, investment, legal and global topics as needed, and networking such as pitch events for investors. About 15 teams or individuals are selected.