I have been selected for the J-StarX Local to Global Success (North America Course) NYC travel program.

This time, Cascade Corporation has been selected for the overseas travel program to New York (NYC) in the "J-StarX Local to Global Success" startup support program hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

What is J-StarX Local to Global Success?

J-StarX Local to Global Success is a startup overseas expansion support program provided by JETRO aimed at entrepreneurs across the country who are looking to scale up globally. The program is divided into three courses based on the travel destination: Asia (Singapore), North America (New York), and Europe (Munich), aiming to provide access to top-class global startup ecosystems and to build networks with local players.

The supporting organization is the global accelerator Antler. It is one of the world's leading organizations that comprehensively supports the growth of startups, from matching founders to fundraising.

The program consists of the following four phases.

Preparation Phase (Domestic ①) includes seminars and workshops to acquire the basic knowledge necessary for global expansion, such as market analysis, GTM strategy, and pitching to overseas investors. Approximately 100 participants will join across all three courses.

Acceleration Phase (Domestic ②) involves solving challenges in overseas expansion and refining pitches through mentoring by advisors. Pre-departure seminars and networking events among participants will also be held. From here, about 10 participants will be selected for each course.

Overseas Program Phase (Overseas Travel) allows participants to experience the overseas ecosystem through activities such as English pitches, networking with local investors and entrepreneurs, and speed dating with corporations.

Extension Phase & Demo Day provides opportunities for reflection mentoring after travel and participation in English pitch events.

Selection Process

This New York travel program is a highly competitive program that only 10 participants, selected from approximately 100 participants in the Preparation Phase (total across all three courses), can participate as part of the North American course. Cascade has been selected as one of those 10.

We are greatly honored to be recognized as a startup aiming for global expansion.

About Cascade

Cascade is a digital advertising optimization service that utilizes AI. It offers features necessary for ad operations such as budget optimization, keyword optimization, funnel analysis, and ad image generation on a single platform, aiming for the "democratization of marketing."

Detailed information about the service can be found here.

Cascade Corporation
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