Beyond Graduation: Explore Your Future in Japan

From University Student to Entrepreneur, Innovator or Business Professional

🎓 What's next after graduation?

Are you an student in Japan wondering about your future? Interested in working in Japan, joining a startup, starting your own business, or exploring opportunities in research and innovation?

Join Tokyo DeepTech Connect for an inspiring and interactive event where international students, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and professionals come together to explore different career pathways in Japan.

Whether you're studying business, engineering, science, humanities, or any other field, this event is for you!

🌟 What You'll Discover

🚀 Startups & EntrepreneurshipLearn how international students can turn their ideas into businesses and explore Japan's startup ecosystem.

💼 Internships & Career OpportunitiesDiscover different career pathways in Japan, including opportunities to work with startups, Japanese companies, and innovative organizations.

💡 Innovation & ResearchExplore how your academic background, skills, and international perspectives can contribute to innovation in Japan.

🤝 Networking & CollaborationConnect with entrepreneurs, startup founders, professionals, researchers, and fellow students who share your interests.

🎤 Event Program

1. Inspiration Talk: From International Student to Entrepreneur in Japan

Hear real experiences from an international entrepreneur about their journey in Japan, the challenges they faced, and how they discovered opportunities to build their career or business.

2. Panel Discussion: Beyond Graduation — Careers, Startups & Innovation

Explore different pathways after graduation, including joining Japanese companies, building startups, and pursuing research and innovation. Learn about overcoming language and cultural barriers, building professional networks, and making the most of your international background.

3. Networking: Meet Founders, Startups & Future Collaborators

Meet speakers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and other students. Exchange ideas, discover opportunities, and build connections for your future in Japan.

👥 Who Should Join?

International university and graduate students in Japan

Students interested in working or starting a business in Japan

Researchers interested in innovation and entrepreneurship

Japanese students interested in international collaboration

Startup founders and companies interested in international talent

📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

🕔 Time: 18:00–19:30 (Doors open at 17:45)

📍 Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), Tokyo

🌐 Language: English

🌏 About Tokyo DeepTech Connect

Tokyo DeepTech Connect brings together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to encourage collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation.

Through talks, discussions, and networking events, we aim to connect people and ideas across different fields and create new opportunities for innovation in Japan.

Learn more: https://deeptech-connect.com/🧑‍🎓About our Co-host : TIU Impact Next

TIU Impact Next is the official student-led innovation and entrepreneurship community at Tokyo International University (TIU), connecting Japanese and international students passionate about startups, technology, and social innovation.

Through workshops, hackathons, startup competitions, mentorship, and networking, we help students turn ideas into real-world impact.

With 100+ members, we actively connect students with Japan’s startup ecosystem, including Tokyo Innovation Base.

Website: https://www.tiuimpactnext.com/

✨ Your future in Japan starts with new connections. Join us and explore what's possible beyond graduation!