Beyond Borders: Singapore to Tokyo - AI Edition-
About the event
Centered around the theme of AI, the event highlights the transformative technologies driving the next wave of industrial innovation. By showcasing the journey of startups expanding from Singapore to Tokyo, participants will gain valuable insights into market opportunities, shared challenges, and cutting-edge solutions. The event seeks to inspire collaboration, paving the way for sustainable economic growth and technological advancement in both cities.
Date & Time
October 27th (Mon) 3:30pm – 6:00pm
*Doors open at 3:30pm
Venue
WeWork 21 Collyer Quay, Singapore
Language
English
Entry Fee
FREE entry (registration is required)
Agenda
Registeration & Open Networking
Opening Remarks by Tribe Accelerator
Introduction on Tokyo’s AI landscape and support initiatives by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Pitch Session by portfolio companies of Ignition AI Accelerator（HeyHi, Hivebotics, SQREEM Technologies）
Panel Discussion with startups and VCs active in both Singapore and Japan（SWAT Mobility, PatSnap, Rakuten Capital, Vertex Holdings）
Closing Remarks
Networking (finger foods and drinks served)
About Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
TMG is providing support to accelerate companies to enter and expand to Tokyo. Here are some initiatives to highlight:
SusHi Tech Tokyo (STT) - One of Asia’s largest innovation conference bringing together a diverse group of participants from Japan and abroad. Mark your calendars on April 27-29, 2026 @Tokyo!
Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) - Located in the heart of Tokyo, TIB serves as a dynamic space for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and create groundbreaking ideas, offering workspaces and startup related events.
Access to Tokyo (A2T) - Overseas consultation desk for companies wishing to enter and expand business to Tokyo, operating in five cities around the world including Singapore. Companies can be connected to various support initiatives through the Access to Tokyo desk so feel free to contact us!
*This event is part of the Access to Tokyo initiative.
About Tribe
At Tribe, we empower tech talents by connecting them to global opportunities through dynamic innovation programs — including Accelerators, Incubators, and Hackathons.
Our flagship initiative, the Ignition AI Accelerator, was launched in collaboration with NVIDIA to support AI startups with cutting-edge technical expertise, extensive technical and commercial resources, and strategic market access to accelerate their growth.
Another recent initiative, the X-HUB Tokyo Global Startup Accelerator, was launched in collaboration with Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Japan External Trade Organisation to help Japanese startups expand into Southeast Asian markets by leveraging Singapore’s role as Asia’s business hub.