Program Period
From mid-September 2024 to mid-February 2025 (program period is subject to change)
Location and Program Format
- Hybrid model with on-site (Tokyo, Japan) and remote participation
- Participants will have a chance to participate in a part of Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab program in New York or London during the Program Period
Eligibility
- Companies with diverse background or women founders, co-founders, or other C-suite members in Japan
- Startups that fall within the Seed to Series A funding round stage
Application Deadline
12:00 p.m. (JST) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Contact Us
For questions about Japan Inclusive Ventures Lab, please email jivl@morganstanley.com
What is the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab (MSIVL) based in New York and London?
MSIVL is an intensive six-month accelerator program designed to help further develop and scale startups, culminating in a Demo Day and showcase presentation to the investor community. The program was launched by Morgan Stanley in the United States in 2017 and expanded to include founders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2021. Please see here to learn more about the MSIVL.
What is Japan Inclusive Ventures Lab (JIVL)?
JIVL is the Japan program of MSIVL launched by Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. JIVL plans to select skilled mentors and provide tailored program most needed by Japanese startups.
Does JIVL invest financially in companies that participate in the program?
JIVL will provide participating companies with a cash contribution, a six-month curated program, mentorship, networking, and access to certain external advisors in exchange for an equity stake of 5.00%. The cash contribution is JPY25,000,000 to each company participating in the Japan-based program.
What does the curriculum cover?
The curriculum is tailored to suit startups, but it generally includes topics such as branding your startup, developing your investor pitch, refining your value proposition and devising effective finance and sales strategies. In addition, we offer participants the opportunity to meet with industry experts for one-on-one consultations.
What kind of mentorship will I receive during the program?
We pair cohort companies with mentors chosen specifically for their relevant expertise. Your mentor communicates with you regularly and can provide advice and counsel on company growth and scaling your business.
Will I be introduced to investors during my time at JIVL?
JIVL leverages its broad network of clients and investors on behalf of its program cohorts, making introductions and connections that aim to grow and scale each company’s business.
What is Demo Day?
Demo Day culminates the six-month program, with each founder pitching to an audience of potential investors and clients.
Does the JIVL team support its portfolio companies after the program is over?
Yes, we stay in contact with former participants and follow their successes, continuing to offer support as needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do we participate in the program in-person?
We believe that the value of our program lies in part with the relationships built among the cohort and with the broader JIVL community. JIVL operates on a hybrid model with on-site participation in Tokyo, remote participation to the programs in Tokyo, New York and London as well as on-site participation to the Demo Day in either New York or London.
When will I hear back about my application?
We aim to target contacting applicants with next steps around one month after their application is submitted.
FOUNDER STORIES
Hear from companies that have participated in the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab.
