JR East Group
JR East Group
Japanese JR East Group invests in Taipei, a new chapter in the exchange of new industries between Taiwan and Japan
Background
JR East Group is one of the most active companies in Japan to invest in Corporate Startup Engagement (CSE). In addition to the establishment of subsidiaries, it has also set up a venture capital fund to actively invest in new ventures and combine startups to provide progressive and diversified services to meet the demand of tourists, so that railway services are no longer limited to transportation, but also a “Living Platform” that enriches people`s lifestyles.
JR East Japan came to Taiwan in 2018 to set up Taiwan JR East Business Development Co., Ltd., and actively expanded its overseas life service business based on the actual performance and experience in Japan. One&Co Taipei is the first overseas co-working space in Taiwan. With the brand concept of “Platform for Innovative Business”, it provides three functions and services of Coworking, Colearing and Connection, and is committed to becoming a platform for the exchange of innovation in Taiwan and Japan.
ITO Provide Customized Services
Since 2022, ITO has its first engagement with JR East Japan Taiwan Business Development Corporation and start to collaboratively work on Taipei City`s startups ecosystem and current market dynamics, actively assist potential Japanese company to understand Taiwan`s industrial ecosystem, explore business opportunities, establish networks, and accelerate their investment plans in Taiwan efficiency.
In September 2022, ITO and One & Co Taipei had an agreement to jointly stimulate the startup ecosystem and expand the international market, successfully build a bridge for the interaction between Taiwan and Japan, and provide a more direct connection between public-private partnership between ITO and JR East Group, hope to provide a more comprehensive service to potential clients who is scouting for next landing country from Japan.
Create Values
One & Co Taipei is JR East`s first overseas base in Taiwan. Through its opening event, ITO assisted in introducing three start-ups for demonstration, and successfully assisted the companies to connect with the Japanese ecosystem. In the future, we look forward to more cooperation activities and the introduction of more Japanese systems. The newly established team has nurtured more new start-ups activities around the world, and gradually realized the vision of Taipei City becoming the most suitable city for startups and entrepreneurship in Asia.