Tokyo City Announces Blockchain Accelerator

Japan is one of the countries that is most bullish on bitcoin and blockchain technology. To lure outside investors and talent, the Tokyo city has announced an incubator program, called Blockchain Business Camp Tokyo.

Announced in a PR news:

“..accelerator program for foreign companies that possess advanced blockchain technology in such areas as transactions, securities, IoT, supply chains and the sharing economy.”

In addition to having Tokyo-based, leading Japanese companies that are involved in fields such as transactions, securities, IoT, supply chains and the sharing economy serve as mentors at the camp, the opportunity to connect with investors, Tokyo-based businesses, and others will also be provided.

More details and the application process rules can be found here:

http://www.seisakukikaku.metro.tokyo.jp/bdc_tokyo/english/bizcamptky/blockchain/