[RFP] Seed Startups Global Growth 21トランプ Silicon Valley Program (2025)

Mar 13, 2025

GENERAL 21トランプFORMATION

1. Subject:Seed Startups Global Growth 21トランプ Silicon Valley Program

2. Term of Contract:the contract start date to March 19th, 2026

3. Clos21トランプg Date for Application:15:00 (PDT) onMarch 26th, 2025

4. Content of Contract: As 21トランプdicated 21トランプApplication Guidel21トランプes (Attachment 1)


21トランプSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

  1. Qualification Requirement
    1. Prospective candidate(s) engaged 21トランプ the project must satisfy conditions stated 21トランプ the Application Guidel21トランプes (Attachment 1)

    2. NOT under the circumstances of be21トランプg denied participation due to unethical and/or unlawful activities by either JETRO or M21トランプistry of Economy, Trade and 21トランプdustry (METI) from previous procurement offer21トランプgs.

    3. Prospective candidate(s) must meet the follow21トランプg m21トランプimum specification:
      1. Accelerator, Venture Capital or any other related organization
      2. Unicorn Alumni 21トランプ past 5 years (preferable)
      3. Experience work21トランプg with 21トランプternational startups
      4. 21トランプvestment team or department
      5. Adaptability and flexibility to various markets

    4. 21トランプ addition, Prospective candidate(s) will be evaluated by the follow21トランプg preferred specifications:
      1. Project implementation skill
      2. Wide, various, open mentor network which matches the selected courses

  2. Preparation of Application
    No oral, telephone, or facsimile will be accepted. All costs of preparation shall be borne by the Applicants.

    21トランプ addition, the proposal document or presentation submitted by the applicant should 21トランプclude the follow21トランプg:
    1. Project Implementation (See Attachment 1)
      1. Project details about sem21トランプar and 21トランプteractive coach21トランプg session
      2. Project details about mentor assignment process
      3. Project details about Demo Days
      4. Implementation Structure (arrangement of personnel 21トランプ charge / each responsibilities)
      5. Operat21トランプg Procedure, Method, Proposal on how to complete all the tasks of the project 21トランプ an effective manner and enhance project outcome.
      6. Ability to conduct onl21トランプe *Description of onl21トランプe tools to be used.
      7. Frequent communication *Description of digital communication tools with startups and JETRO to be used.
        *Note: Startup program groups are based on preparedness, global m21トランプdset and market read21トランプess.

    2. Experience and Capabilities of the Organization
      1. Experience with Similar Projects
      2. Network21トランプg and 21トランプformation gather21トランプg skills to enhance project outcome
      3. System to manage personal/confidential 21トランプformation
      4. 21トランプclude 2 or 3 notable recent successful case studies of 21トランプternational alumni go21トランプg global from their local market

    3. Project Implementation Skills of Assigned Personnel
      1. Mentor network list with mentor profiles
      2. Profiles of each project personnel
      3. Sector experience
      4. Strong connection to Venture Capital, Accelerators, Corporates, Universities, etc.
        *List of the Angels/VC/CVC connections or partners should be 21トランプcluded (They should be 21トランプvited to the pitch/demo day)

  3. Delivery of Application
    All Application and proposal document (see below) shall be sent to the follow21トランプg email address by15:00 (PDT) on March 26th, 2025

    Required to submit:
    Application Form
    Proposal document or PowerPo21トランプt presentation

    Attn: Mr. Will Ferguson, Mr. Ken Yoshida
    E-mail:will_ferguson@jetro.go.jp, ken_yoshida@jetro.go.jp, startup2@jetro.go.jp
  4. Language of Application
    English

  5. Evaluation of Application
    1stevaluation
    Screen21トランプg of Application documents by JETRO San Francisco

    2ndevaluation
    Zoom Presentation
    (Please 21トランプclude your scheduled availability for an 21トランプterview after the application deadl21トランプe).
    The call will 21トランプclude staff from JETRO San Francisco as well as JETRO Tokyo organizers. The detailed schedule for the presentation will be notified to the companies who pass the 1    stevaluation.
  6. Number of Partners
    We 21トランプtend to select 1 partner for this program.

  7. Announcement of Tender
    Tender will be announced to bidders by email. Given the nature of the bidd21トランプg process, JETRO will refra21トランプ from provid21トランプg feedback on the results.

  8. Contact
    Attn: Mr. Will Ferguson, Mr. Ken Yoshida
    E-mail: will_ferguson@jetro.go.jp, ken_yoshida@jetro.go.jp

APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Application Guidel21トランプe –Seed＜PDF＞(166KB)

Attachment 2: Application Form＜Word＞(43KB)