NUS ra mắt BLOCK71 Nagoya để thúc đẩy sự phát triển của các công ty khởi nghiệp Đông Nam Á tại Nhật Bản

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of NUS, has expanded its global presence with the launch of BLOCK71 Nagoya. Officially inaugurated on 10 October 2024 by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, BLOCK71 Nagoya is the first BLOCK71 location in Japan, strengthening a global BLOCK71 network that spans Southeast Asia, the United States, and China. The new office aims to create a technology-focused ecosystem connecting Japan and Southeast Asia, providing Southeast Asian start-ups with the support needed to navigate Japan’s cultural and business nuances, and helping Japanese start-ups scale and grow across Southeast Asia.

BLOCK71 Nagoya was officially inaugurated on 10 October 2024 in the presence of (from left) Mr Hirotaka Sahashi, President and CEO of STATION Ai Corporation; Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore; and Professor Chen Tsuhan, NUS Deputy President (Innovation and Enterprise).

This milestone strengthens NUS’ long-standing partnership with the Aichi government and the city of Nagoya. The collaboration between NUS and Aichi dates back to 2018, with joint efforts focusing on driving cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship. Key initiatives include the NUS Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship, Asia’s largest university start-up showcase InnovFest, and the NUS Enterprise Market Immersion Programme in Japan which was launched last year. The opening of BLOCK71 Nagoya is the latest chapter in this collaboration and reflects a shared commitment to nurturing vibrant start-up ecosystems in both countries.

Following its official inauguration, BLOCK71 Nagoya opened its doors to start-ups on 1 November 2024, providing a dedicated space for entrepreneurs to collaborate, innovate, and access essential resources. The operational opening of the centre was graced by His Excellency Hideaki Omura, the Governor of Aichi Prefecture, who was joined by NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye; Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Ecosystem Building), NUS Enterprise; Professor Naoshi Sugiyama, President of Nagoya University; and Mr Hirotaka Sahashi, President and CEO of STATION Ai Corporation.

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