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Invitation to "Hack Award 2018"
from Osaka City Government
Take your Chance in Osaka!
Special Support Program to Global Entrepreneurs from BPC Network
(Osaka Business Partner City Council Collaboration Event with Osaka Innovation Hub)
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of inauguration of Osaka Business Partner City Council, Osaka City Government invites entrepreneurs, startup companies and SMEs(small-and-medium-sized enterprises) from BPC member cities to participate in "Hack Osaka 2018" which is to be held in Osaka on February 27, 2018. In this event, various opportunities are offered to participating entrepreneurs for future business development and innovation through seminars, business plan pitch contest, showcase exhibition, and workshops.
Taking this opportunity, Osaka City Government provides BPC Special Support Program for entrepreneurs from BPC member cities to challenge "Hack Award 2018" , an international business plan pitch contest which will lead to the chance to meet with potential investors, business supporters and collaborative partners in Osaka. ("Hack Award 2018" is one of the main program of "Hack Osaka 2018" Global Conference.)
What is "Hack Osaka 2018"
Hack Osaka is Global Innovation Conference held annually in Osaka City with the slogan of "Open Innovation City, Osaka". In this event, participants from all over the world bring ideas to promote their own business and interact each other to contribute to the business development and innovation in Osaka.
The details of upcoming year's event is as follows;
| Theme : | Power to Connect and Get Connected Produces Serendipity - Give Before You Get - |
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| Program : | Conference, Hack Award 2018 (International Pitch Contest), Workshops, Showcase Exhibition etc. |
| Date & Time : | 13:00 – 18:00 February 27(Tue.), 2018 |
| Venue : | Osaka Innovation Hub, Congress Convention Hall (Grand Front Osaka ) (3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan 530-0011) |
| Capacity : | Approx. 700 persons (70 persons for Networking Reception) |
| Target Participants : |
Entrepreneurs, Investors, In-house developers of new projects, students, researchers, media and etc. from Japan and overseas. |
| Executive Committee : |
Hack Osaka 2018 Committee; |
| Co-host | Osaka Innovation Hub |
BPC's Special Support Program to "Hack Award 2018"
(International Pitch Contest)
In this coming "Hack Osaka 2018", Osaka City Government is going to extend a special support to the prospective entrepreneurs/companies from BPC member cities*1) who are interested in participating to "Hack Award 2018", an international pitch session of "Hack Osaka 2018" as a delegated candidate from BPC network.
*1) BPC: Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Seoul, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Mumbai, Melbourne, Tianjin, Auckland
【Outline of Hack Award 2018】
This year, the contestants will compete with their ideas and business models on the theme of Digital Health, Travel Tech and Smart Cities. Applications are accepted until October 22, 2017. Participating companies should be in their early stage and operate business dealing with products or services in any field of the Internet of Things, the Internet, Mobile Technologies, Software, Digital Content or Consumer Electronics(including PDA and robots). Apply now if you are making great efforts to offer new value to the world!
● Date & Time : |
16:00-18:00 February 27, 2018 |
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● Venue : |
Congress Convention Hall (Grand Front Osaka ) (3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan 530-0011) |
● Theme of |
Digital Healthcare, Travel Tech, Smart Cities |
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How to Apply "Hack Award 2018"
from BPC Support Program
Apply from the below On-line Entry form.
(Please submit presentation materials when you apply.)
- ● Presentation material of your service/product should be submitted through the above on-line entry form. If the presentation material exceeds 3MB, please send the file directly to Mr. Arita of Osaka Business Partner City Council (event@ibpcosaka.or.jp)
- ● The presentation slides should be prepared in Power Point or Keynote Ver. 5. , and it should not exceed10 pages.
- ● Please adjust the slide size ratio to 16:9.
- ● In case there is a supplementary materials or moving image for the explanation of your product and service, the applicants can submit them to Mr. Arita of Osaka BPC Council (event@ibpcosaka.or.jp) together with presentation materials. Please be reminded that the submitted presentation documents will not be returned to the applicants. (Please do NOT send actual products.)
- ● Presentation materials should be made in English. (Common language among the participants during the event is supposed to be English )
Benefits of BPC Support Program
The below BPC Supporting Companies A and B will be selected
from the applicants from BPC through the official screening
by the board of business experts at Osaka Innovation Hub.
- 1) Supporting Company A (1company)
- ⇒ The company with the highest evaluation
- 2) Supporting Company B (2companies)
- ⇒ The companies with the 2nd and the 3rd highest evaluation
1) BPC Supporting Company A (1company)
- ● Round-trip air ticket to/from Osaka (Economy Class) to be provided (Up to 1 person)
- ● Accommodation costs at designated hotel in Osaka (Single Room )to be provided (Up to 2 nights)
- ● Opportunity to make presentation at "Hack Award 2018"(International Pitch)
- ● The winner of the international pitch contest will get free round-trip ticket to Osaka or equivalent amount of money to come to Osaka again.
- ● Opportunity to exhibit at "STARTUP SHOW CASE" in Hack Osaka 2018.
- ● Invitation to Networking Reception on February 27, 2018.
- ● Opportunity to make business matching meeting with investors or companies from Japan and overseas.
- ● Invitation to Pre-Event on February 26, 2018.
※The above privilege is just for 1 representative only. All the incurred costs for accompanying traveler should be borne by the applicant.
2) BPC Supporting Company B (2 companies)
- ● Accommodation costs at designated hotel in Osaka (Single Room) to be provided.(Up to 2 nights)
- ● Opportunity to exhibit at "STARTUP SHOW CASE" in Hack Osaka 2018.
- ● Invitation to Networking Reception on February 27, 2018.
- ● Opportunity to make business matching meetings with investors or companies from Japan and overseas.
- ● Invitation to Pre-Event on February 26, 2018.
※The above privilege is just for 1 representative only. All the incurred costs for accompanying traveler should be borne by the applicant.
Note) All the arrangements of air tickets and hotels are to be done by Osaka BPC Council.
Time Schedule
Application will be closed on October 22, 2017.
Examination will be done upon receipt of presentation materials.
| Timeline | Details |
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| September 1 – October 22, 2017 | Application Period |
| October 22 – November 30, 2017 | Screening(examination)of Submitted Documents by the Board of Business Experts designated by Osaka Innovation Hub |
| December 1, 2017 | Results of documentary examination are to be notified to each applicants. |
| By Early January, 2018 | Travel Arrangement to Osaka, Japan/ Preparation for the Event |
| February 26, 2018 | Arrival to Osaka, Japan / Participation to Pre-Event |
| February 27, 2018 | Participation to Hack Award 2018 ( Hack Osaka 2018 Conference) & Networking Reception |
| February 28, 2018 | Depature from Osaka, Japan |
[Contact］
Osaka Business Partner City Council
- 1-5-102, Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan 559-0034
- TEL +81-6-6615-5522 FAX +81-6-6615-5518
- Email: event@ibpcosaka.or.jp (Attn : Mr. Arita)
1-5-102 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe-Ku, Osaka 559-0034, Japan
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FAX：06-6615-5518
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