The Creation of a Global Innovation
Network for the Mutual Collaboration among
Universities, Government and Industry

Jan 20

WED202117:00 JST (Tokyo)
03:00 EST (NY)11:00 EAT (Nairobi)
16:00 CST (HK/Shanghai)

08:00 GMT (London)
12:00 GST (Abu Dhabi)
16:00 SGT (Singapore)

via Zoom

11:00 MSK (Moscow)
13:30 IST (Hyderabad)
19:00 AEDT (Melbourne)

Shigehiro Tanaka

Dr. Asli M. Colpan

Dr. Wesley Sine

Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (METI)
Vice-Minister forInternational Affairs

Kyoto University
Graduate School ofManagement
ProfessorCornell University
SC Johnson College ofBusinessProfessor

Prof. B.S. Murty

Dr. Moses Ikiara

Indian Institute ofTechnology Hyderabad
Director

Kenya Investment Authirity
Managing Director

Yulia
Tolkishevskaya*URL to be announced

Japan Innovation Center was established in January 2019 by New
Frontier Capital Management (Hong Kong). Japan Innovation Centerhas partnered with universities worldwide and other organizations that
promote innovation by connecting startups, companies, and VC funds invarious regions to build a global innovation ecosystem.

Skolkovo Foundation
Head of International
Projects Manager

We are pleased to host this forum with the aim of further deepening ourrelationships with you and our partners and creating a global network ofcollaboration. For corporate partners, we wish you to connect to theleading-edge innovation initiatives within the academia and government
sectors. For university and institutional partners, we wish you to connect
to the latest investment and business of innovation.

Participating companies:

Organizer:

Shigeki Usuki
New Frontier Capital Management(Hong Kong)
CEODr. Matt Wang

Doron Ben-Meir

Oleg Konev

Zhejiang University
Innovation InstituteInternational (ZIII)
Executive DeanInterValley Ventures
IC Chairman

Da Vinci CapitalManaging Partner

Spencer C. Tall

Susumu Tsubaki

AllegisCyber CapitalManaging Director

AAIC Holdings
CEOCo-Sponsor:

Hiroto Koda
Graduate School of Management
Kyoto UniversityProfessor
Japan Innovation CenterChairperson

For more information please reach us at +81-3-5244-5912(Japan)・ +852-3975-3225 (Hong Kong)｜http://nfcm.com.hk/en

AGENDA*Certain changes may occur without prior notice(in Japan standard Time)
17:00 – 17:05

Greetings
Mr. Hiroto Koda

Professor, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
Chairperson, Japan Innovation Center

17:05 – 17:10

Main Guest Speech
Mr. Shigehiro Tanaka

Vice-Minister for International AffairsMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
17:10 – 17:25

Special Lecture 1
Mr. Hiroto Koda

Professor, Graduate School of Management
Kyoto University

17:25 – 17:40

Special Lecture 2
Dr. Asli M. Colpan

Professor, Graduate School of Management
Kyoto University

17:40 – 18:10

Presentation by Partners – “Initiatives for Innovation”
India Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (India)
Zhejiang University (China)
Skolkovo Foundation (Russia)
Kenya Investment Authority (Kenya)
Cornell University (USA)* Due to the time difference of our partners certain presentations may be pre-recorded.

18:10 – 18:45

Panel Discussion (Topics)- The significance of collaboration and networking among global partners- Examples of innovative startups: 3 global startups & 1 Japan startup- Collaborating with NFCM/Japan Innovation Center

Facilitator: Mr. Susumu Tsubaki

Representative Director/CEO, AAIC Holdings

18:45 – 18:50

NFCM Industry-Government-University
Collaboration Model
Mr. Shigeki Usuki

CEO, New Frontier Capital Management (Hong Kong)

18:50 – 18:55

Closing Remarks
Mr. Shigeki Usuki

CEO, New Frontier Capital Management (Hong Kong)

NOTES

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