We’ll cut the red tape so you can enter the Japanese market quickly.
What is Startup Work?
We’re your bridge between government policy and business in Japan. We cut the red tape, so you can focus on your ideas & enter the Japanese market, fast.
We give you consultation and programs to make Japanese market entry easy.
Customized 1-on-1 Consultation
We help startups at different stages:
Pre-Seed & Early Stage
Brushing up the business plan & identifying the goals to get started on the Visa application process.
Seed Stage
Identifying funding opportunities through investments or subsidies & get started on the incorporation process.
Series A & Later
Option for expansion to Japan, relocation of HQ, establishment of subsidiaries, and explore hiring options.
Want to know where you’re at?
There are different types of residency statuses available for business owners in Japan — one of which is the Startup Visa.
Our Programs
SeedS Online
An online self-paced video course combining lectures with ready-to-use templates.
SeedS Cohort
A 6-week hands-on cohort program featuring live group sessions and 1-on-1 consultations.
What Our Program Alumni Say
“Starting a business in general is hard enough, but doing that in a foreign country where you’re not familiar with the legislation and business cultures is on another level. Luckily SeedS was there to put me on the right tracks! […] On top of that, the connections we made through this program with Startup Work itself and the fellow Seedlings are invaluable.”
“[…] Even before finishing the incubation program, I was already feeling more confident in the success of my startup endeavors. From making superb connections to feeling the luxury of having private sessions, SeedS had a lot to offer that steered my business into a way better route.”
“Seeds is your best solution if you are struggling on how to get things started from overseas. The incubation programme provides end-to-end guidance, it helps to plant basic ideas for those new to the Japan market, or even for those experienced people, the warmhearted and skillful team would save you from massive google-standard-answers.”
