Community

TIB is a hub where startups and their supporters gather alongside students eager to explore entrepreneurship, fostering daily interactions that spark innovation and growth.

Community Managers

Community managers serve as a bridge, helping users connect and collaborate within the community.

RUI

Speciality

Serial Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Business Development, Team Building, Marketing, Women’s Leadership Development, Ecosystem Building

AKI

Speciality

Business Development, Cross-Cultural Exchange, Women’s Empowerment, Community Management, Marketing, and Branding

HARUKA

Speciality

Startup support, entrepreneurship and business creation support, business development, fundraising, organizational development, government collaboration, network building

YUMI

Speciality

Community planning and management, space creation, BPO business management, and self-care.

RYOTA

Speciality

Community planning and management, Promotion of Open Innovation, utilization of AI

TOYO

Speciality

Regional Revitalization, Public-Private Partnership, Base Management, Local Business, Team Building, Welfare

KEN

Speciality

Human resources, recruitment, organization, business planning, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, relocation to rural areas, utilization of AI

and more…

Event Calendar

A list of upcoming community events and event details can be found on the TIB Peatix page.

Monthly Event Information

Discover upcoming monthly community events and activities.
Explore the latest five Community-related articles from the TIB NEWSROOM.

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Community Events

A community where diverse people connect and create innovations that reach the world.

TIB Lunch Time Meetup

This event provides a space for networking among the diverse community of TIB users, including those interested in startups and entrepreneurship, as well as companies that support them, investors, and university representatives.

■ Recommended for:

・Those interested in entrepreneurship or startups
・Those struggling with how to move forward with a business idea
・Those looking to find like-minded peers
・Those who want to exchange information with other entrepreneurs
・Those interested in open innovation

TIB CXO LOUNGE

After work, CXOs get together for a candid chat!
This is a space to share the unique challenges and realities of startups with others who see things from the same perspective.

■ Recommended for:

・Startup CXOs (e.g., CEO, COO, etc.)
・Those who want to discuss management challenges with peers in similar roles
・Those who want to casually share the real-world progress of their business
・Those who want to build casual connections within the startup community

Scramble Meetup

This is a space where participants can deepen their connections through discussions and the exchange of information, based on a specific theme that changes with each session.

■ Recommended for:

・Want to turn new challenges and ideas into reality
・Want to get a feel for the startup and innovation scenes
・Want to broaden their horizons by meeting people across different fields and backgrounds
・Value open and equal connections

JichiTIME

Each session features a different local government, which will discuss its current co-creation programs with startup entrepreneurs and real-world initiatives for collaboration with local governments.

■ Recommended for:

・Those interested in regional revitalization and solving local issues
・Those who want to learn specifically how to foster collaboration with local governments and see concrete examples
・Local government officials and representatives from municipalities exploring new initiatives in partnership with startups

TIB Global Coffee Meetup

An English-only networking event that brings TIB’s vision of “Becoming a Global Hub for Innovation” to life. Join us for casual, borderless networking over coffee in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Those practicing English conversation are also very welcome! We provide support in Japanese.

■ Recommended for:

・Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and startups
・Entrepreneurs looking to connect and share insights
・Those who want to network globally
・Those who want to exchange information with other entrepreneurs

Women Leaders TIB Lounge

Leveraging TIB’s unique network, this roundtable event brings together seasoned female entrepreneurs (“Lead Sisters”) and women ready to take on new challenges for candid, small-group discussions.

■ Recommended for:

・Women in roles that involve collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds
・Those interested in entrepreneurship, startups, or social issues
・Those who want to incorporate global or cross-border perspectives into their careers
・Those seeking inspiration on what it means to be a female leader
・Those looking to meet role models and peers who share similar values

The Growth Coffee Meetup

This meetup fosters dialogue and connections to help take your business or initiatives to the next level. We aim to create a space where diverse stakeholders—including entrepreneurs, entrepreneur support organizations, accelerator program providers, and local government officials—can connect on an equal footing. Enjoy conversation and networking in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee.

■ Recommended for:

・ Entrepreneurs and startup professionals
・ Entrepreneur support organizations, accelerators, and incubators
・ Those who plan or provide acceleration programs
・ Local government and public officials interested in startup support and ecosystem development
・ Anyone who values open dialogue and serendipitous encounters

TIB Facility Tour & Networking

We’re hosting a facility tour guided by a TIB Community Manager, followed by a short networking event to help participants connect with one another!
This event will help you gain a deeper understanding of the features of each floor at TIB, our support initiatives, and how to make the most of the space. It also serves as a great opportunity for startups and partners to network.

■ Recommended for those:

・Who want to learn more about TIB and its community
・Who want to deepen their understanding of TIB’s support services and programs
・Interested in the TMG’s startup initiatives and policies
・Looking to build casual connections and expand their startup network
・Interested in discovering collaboration and business opportunities within the ecosystem

Event Report

We are posting event recap articles for community events that feature photos from the actual events and provide an overview of participation.