Tech Roundup #39 - Tokyo climbs to 10th in 2024's Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking, reflecting Japan's progress in scaling startups and expanding ecos

Tokyo has surged to 10th place in Startup Genome’s 2024 Global Ranking, reflecting Japan's rising global startup presence. The government's "10X10X" initiative aims to boost successful startups by 2027, with support from key exits and ecosystem growth. Startup Genome Hypergrowth program is driving this momentum, helping Japanese startups scale internationally. Read more about the startups scaling globally.

Here’s what else caught our eye in this week’s #techroundup.

• Our founder recently participated in a unique event hosted by Harvest Venture Builder Inc. to discuss the future of energy and the impact AI has on our future. Check out her post here.?
• FLORA (Flora Fertility) raised $1.5M to launch the first individually-owned fertility insurance in the U.S. and Canada, making treatments more accessible. The solution offers portability, independent of employers, revolutionizing fertility care financing. Congrats to CWN alumni Dr. Christy Lane , Co-Founder at Flora Fertility.?
• The MedTech Conference is happening in Toronto on October 15-17, 2024, bringing together top executives, scientists, and innovators from across the global medtech industry. Excited to have one of the CELS - Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science and Pathway to Silicon Valley Cohort member Kara LeBlanc speaking. Don’t miss it!
• The Asus Zenbook S 14, powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Processor, offers impressive performance, long battery life, and lightweight design. While its AI capabilities will be fully unlocked with a future update, users can explore preinstalled AI software like Intel’s AI Playground and 华硕 ’ StoryCube.
• Canadian health science companies are invited to apply for the chance to pitch to global investors at the OBIO Investment Summit in Toronto, February 5-7, 2025. This exclusive event offers one-on-one meetings with venture capitalists and strategic partners in a private setting.
• Elon Musk revealed Tesla 's Robovan prototype, an electric, autonomous vehicle designed to transport up to 20 people in high-density areas. With no confirmed release date, the futuristic van aims to reshape road aesthetics but remains in the prototype stage.

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