Discover What Drives Startup Success and Join Black Belt Venture Studio to Accelerate Yours
Join us for the official introduction of the Black Belt Global Venture Studio (BBV), a new startup creation program officially selected under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s SUTEAM initiative.
The Black Belt Global Venture Studio integrates the Science of Startups framework from the University of Oxford with the venture studio model — a “startup factory” known as an efficient way to build startups from the ground up.
This innovative program provides:
✨ Team forming backed by science – connect aspiring entrepreneurs with startups that have promising technologies or are interested in the Japanese market, forming data-driven teams with a high chance of success.
✨ Guidance from experienced venture builders – sharpen your business plan and global expansion strategy
✨ Access to a strong investor and mentor network – Connect with leading investors from around the world
✨ Up to 1 million yen in financial support (no equity) – develop your PoC or MVP with freedom and focus
Learn how this program helps form data-driven, high-success startup teams and supports entrepreneurs aiming for real-world impact.
This session will also feature insights from the global experts behind the world’s first data-driven startup creation initiative, as well as details on how to apply for the next cohort.
■ Event Overview
Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 17:00–18:00 (JST)
Format: Online Webinar (Zoom)
Language: English and Japanese with subtitles
Hosted by: Innovation Dojo Japan, Japan Tech Ventures, Science of Startups (University of Oxford)
■ Target Audience
Researchers and entrepreneurs interested in science-based startup creation
Individuals considering entrepreneurship or joining startup as a career
Corporates, investors, and ecosystem builders exploring collaboration opportunities
Universities and research institutions supporting innovation and technology commercialization
■ Event Schedule
17:00｜Opening
17:00｜Introduction of Speakers
Joshua Flannery, Founder and CEO, Innovation Dojo Japan.
Itaru Ueda, Founder and Managing Director, Japan Tech Ventures.
Professor Paul X. McCarthy, Co-Founder, Science of Startups Initiative, University of Oxford and UNSW Sydney.
17:10｜Overview of Science of Startups by Professor Paul X. McCarthy
17:25｜Black Belt Global Venture Studio
Learn how scientific methods are being applied to startup team formation and validation.
Program Overview by Joshua Flannery
Who and Why You Should Join by Itaru Ueda
17:45｜Q&A and How to Join the Next Cohort
18:00｜Closing
■ Key Takeaways
🔹 Gain insights from the experts behind the world’s first data-driven startup creation initiative
🔹 Learn about the benefits of the BBV program — science-backed team forming, funding, mentorship, investor access, and global opportunities
🔹 Discover how to apply and join the next cohort
🔹 Take the first step towards increasing your chances to be selected for the program
👉 Register now and be part of the next generation of entrepreneurs!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bvUhj2_eS-SnqDwIKSSJCQ
■ Notes & Disclaimers
Please register in advance to receive the webinar link.
The schedule and speaker lineup are subject to change without notice.
Photographs or recordings from the session may be used for promotional purposes.
For the purpose of improving presentation quality, we may share company names and participant types with speakers and event organizers.
The organiser may contact registrants individually for administrative purposes.
