Evolving Community
Technic for Innovation
Among Japanese Businesses in Southeast Asia
About Us
JSIP is a co-creation community platform for Japanese companies engaged in business development in Southeast Asia, designed to accelerate and scale their initiatives.
By bringing together people with shared missions to create synergies across industries and organizational boundaries, we are building a foundation in Singapore to support and accelerate business growth in Southeast Asia.
Three Pillars of the Platform
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For Ecosystem Partner
When a company from abroad is eyeing new ventures in Southeast Asia, building the right connections is key. This means linking up with government entities, investors, incubators, and startups in the know.
We're on the lookout for a variety of partners ready to collaborate. If the idea of joining forces with Japanese innovators sparks your interest, drop us a line at JSIP. Let's unite our efforts and ignite the spark of innovation together.
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JSIP Lounge
A monthly event held in Singapore for people with biz-dev missions, designed to connect participants across industries and sectors and help them find the right networks to move their business initiatives forward.
In addition to Singapore, the event has been held in Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok, Bangalore, and Hochiminh.
While centered around the concept of “Casual conversation,” it goes beyond networking by strengthening connections among biz-dev professionals and facilitating targeted introductions to specific companies and key decision-makers via JSIP network.
JSIP Round Table
A biannual event held every April and October, bringing together all JSIP corporate members, Evangelists, and Ecosystem partners to share challenges encountered in their biz-dev efforts, as well as insights gained from their works.
The event also serves as a forum for discussing next actions—primarily related to human networks and connections.
To encourage deeper and more meaningful exchanges among participants, the event is conducted in an offline, in-person format. In addition to sharing success stories, participants also openly discuss failures.
JSIP Reverse Pitch
An event where selected JSIP corporate members that have expressed interest pitch to primarily Southeast Asia–based startups and investors with the objective of finding co-creation partners for new business initiatives.
Held once a year, the event attracts over 100 potential co-creation partners through a hybrid format combining offline and online. Launched in 2022, it has consistently generated double-digit numbers of PoCs each year.
*Past pitching companies：JR East, Obayashi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Ricoh, Murata Manufacturing, Daikin, NTT DOCOMO, Panasonic, Nitto Denko and others.
JSIP Study Session
A recurring study and learning event designed for JSIP members. Each session focuses on a theme that can be a bottleneck in accelerating biz-dev in Southeast Asia.
Subject-matter experts—invited not only from within the JSIP Evangelist network but also from external organizations when appropriate—serve as instructors and deliver in-depth lectures.
Sample past topics:
- Financial modeling (how to build business plans)
- KPI management design and implementation
- M&A: valuation and negotiation
- Startup evaluation and due diligence
JSIP Community Slack
An online platform created to provide a space where members can easily and directly ask questions to experts (JSIP Evangelists) and other JSIP members.
It also serves as a channel for sharing event announcements, coordinating introductions, and connecting with others during business trips.
*Example 01
We are actively exploring opportunities to accelerate overseas M&A. One area of focus is data-related BPO companies, and we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with anyone who has experience or insights into BPO M&A in ASEAN.
*Example 02
A representative from XYZ-VC will be visiting from India. If anyone is interested in grabbing a coffee with me, please let me know.
JSIP Acceleration Program
A program designed to support early-stage preparation and market entry for startups, SMEs, and local Governments planning to launch biz-dev initiatives in Southeast Asia.
Depending on the objectives and needs of each participant, the program may include startup pitch events organized in collaboration with Southeast Asian governments and ecosystem partners, as well as customized support provided through consultations.
*Consultations are accepted on an ongoing basis.
*A minimum of 3 months is required from consultation to execution.
JSIP Lounge
JSIP Lounge
A monthly event held in Singapore for people with biz-dev missions, designed to connect participants across industries and sectors and help them find the right networks to move their business initiatives forward.
In addition to Singapore, the event has been held in Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok, Bangalore, and Hochiminh.
While centered around the concept of “Casual conversation,” it goes beyond networking by strengthening connections among biz-dev professionals and facilitating targeted introductions to specific companies and key decision-makers via JSIP network.
JSIP Round Table
JSIP Round Table
A biannual event held every April and October, bringing together all JSIP corporate members, Evangelists, and Ecosystem partners to share challenges encountered in their biz-dev efforts, as well as insights gained from their works.
The event also serves as a forum for discussing next actions—primarily related to human networks and connections.
To encourage deeper and more meaningful exchanges among participants, the event is conducted in an offline, in-person format. In addition to sharing success stories, participants also openly discuss failures.
JSIP Reverse Pitch
JSIP Reverse Pitch
An event where selected JSIP corporate members that have expressed interest pitch to primarily Southeast Asia–based startups and investors with the objective of finding co-creation partners for new business initiatives.
Held once a year, the event attracts over 100 potential co-creation partners through a hybrid format combining offline and online. Launched in 2022, it has consistently generated double-digit numbers of PoCs each year.
*Past pitching companies：JR East, Obayashi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Ricoh, Murata Manufacturing, Daikin, NTT DOCOMO, Panasonic, Nitto Denko and others.
JSIP Study Session
JSIP Study Session
A recurring study and learning event designed for JSIP members. Each session focuses on a theme that can be a bottleneck in accelerating biz-dev in Southeast Asia.
Subject-matter experts—invited not only from within the JSIP Evangelist network but also from external organizations when appropriate—serve as instructors and deliver in-depth lectures.
Sample past topics:
- Financial modeling (how to build business plans)
- KPI management design and implementation
- M&A: valuation and negotiation
- Startup evaluation and due diligence
JSIP Community Slack
JSIP Community Slack
An online platform created to provide a space where members can easily and directly ask questions to experts (JSIP Evangelists) and other JSIP members.
It also serves as a channel for sharing event announcements, coordinating introductions, and connecting with others during business trips.
*Example 01
We are actively exploring opportunities to accelerate overseas M&A. One area of focus is data-related BPO companies, and we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with anyone who has experience or insights into BPO M&A in ASEAN.
*Example 02
A representative from XYZ-VC will be visiting from India. If anyone is interested in grabbing a coffee with me, please let me know.
JSIP Acceleration Program
JSIP Acceleration Program
A program designed to support early-stage preparation and market entry for startups, SMEs, and local Governments planning to launch biz-dev initiatives in Southeast Asia.
Depending on the objectives and needs of each participant, the program may include startup pitch events organized in collaboration with Southeast Asian governments and ecosystem partners, as well as customized support provided through consultations.
*Consultations are accepted on an ongoing basis.
*A minimum of 3 months is required from consultation to execution.
Member
Kotaro Adachi
Chandra Firmanto
Sho Ikeda
Fabian Tan
Takahisa Ohira
Jason Loh
Yoji Okano
Jonathan Lim
Takashi Kawabata
Kelvin Ng
Otohiko Kozutsumi
Khor Chieh Suang
Ryo Ikenishi
Takahiko Ito
Shinsuke Inoue
Yusuke Tsuji
Takaki Nakamura
Kaori Mitsui
Corporate Member & Startup Member
In addition to our Startup Membership, we also offer a Limited Membership for $600 per year.
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FAQ
About Us
Who is the operating entity of JSIP?
JSIP is operated by JSIP pte. Ltd in Singapore.
What countries does JSIP support?
While our main area is the 10 ASEAN countries, recently we have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries from India, so it depends on the content of the support, but we are willing to handle it on a case-by-case basis.
Are the companies participating in the program mainly companies that are planning to enter or have just entered the market?
We often have companies that have been in the market for more than a year, and any company with a mission to promote new business is welcome to join us.
Evangelist
Can I help with your activities as an Evangelist?
If you are interested in cooperating with us, please contact us using the contact form.
Are Evangelists compensated for their work?
All of our Evangelists are currently working with us without compensation. (However, in some cases, the client company becomes the official client of the Evangelist.)
How many Evangelists are there in all?
As of April 1, 2024, there are 26 members, but the number of foreign members is expected to increase by 20 by 2025.
Ecosystem Partner
Can we become an Ecosystem partner?
We are actively seeking Ecosystem partners, so please contact us using the contact form.
What type of Ecosystem partners are you looking for?
We are widely seeking government players, incubators, VCs, and media who are part of the local startup ecosystem in each country in ASEAN+India and who may have synergistic effects with JSIP.
Does it include Ecosystem partners of Japanese companies?
Yes, of course we include it.
Else
Is it possible to interview JSIP?
Of course, if you wish to interview JSIP or any of the participating companies, please contact us using the Inquiry Form.
We are considering partnering with JSIP, what should I do?
We receive many inquiries from local governments, companies and organizations that are actively involved in innovation activities. Please feel free to contact us by filling out the inquiry form.
We would like to collaborate with companies participating in JSIP and Japanese companies expanding into Southeast Asia. Is it possible to talk with JSIP about this request?
In some cases, we may decline if the content is not directly related to new business/innovation, but we would appreciate it if you could contact us using the inquiry form.
