CIC In The Press

Minako will oversee CIC’s Japanese support base in Tokyo, a hub for startups, local governments, and universities, promoting diversity and innovation. Inspired by entrepreneurial spirit in the U.S., Minako, plans to revitalize rural areas, eyeing Fukuoka City as a potential second base and focusing on her hometown, Kyushu.

From a nation known for bold economic moves back hampered lately by a lack of new market innovation, The Land of the Rising Sun has sought to revitalize its startup economy. Now, thanks to favorable market conditions and dedicated public-private partnerships, Japan is set to be ground central for some exciting new global ventures.