{"id":1230,"date":"2026-01-13T13:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/?post_type=program&#038;p=1230"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:32:05","slug":"valley-and-sunrise","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/de\/program\/valley-and-sunrise\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley and Sunrise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e10d1a26 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be among&nbsp;the first European start-ups to explore Japan&#8217;s innovation ecosystem.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re&nbsp;excited to announce the launch of&nbsp;<strong>Valley and Sunrise<\/strong>&nbsp;in partnership with the University of Tokyo&nbsp;and leading Japanese institutions and corporations. This market exploration program will bring up to two Cyber\u00a0Valley start-ups to Tokyo for&nbsp;insights, connections, and opportunities in one of the world\u2019s most advanced economies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-color-10-background-color has-background has-large-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-207a2217 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-style:italic;font-weight:500\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the<strong>&nbsp;first edition<\/strong>&nbsp;and shape the future of cross-border innovation between Europe and Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-66a34f94 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key facts:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Japan and online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus industries:<\/strong>&nbsp;AI&nbsp;and robotics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:&nbsp;<\/strong>Corporate partner discovery (one to two weeks) with the chance of undertaking&nbsp;a Proof of Concept (POC) with a Japanese corporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding and POC support:&nbsp;<\/strong>Financial support for market exploration plus additional funding for pilot projects (POCs) with Japanese corporates. Up to 50,000 Euros in funding available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partners:&nbsp;<\/strong>University of Tokyo\u2019s network of Japanese corporate partners and investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong>&nbsp;English (with Japanese interpretation as needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application:<\/strong>&nbsp;November 5\u2013December 5, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1719278a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start-ups wanting to join and visit the Japanese market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start-ups must be members of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/en\/pages\/start-up-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyber\u00a0Valley Start-up Network<\/a>&nbsp;to be eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants should already have Product-Market Fit (PMF) in their home country (Germany).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideally,&nbsp;with annual revenues of \u20ac100,000 or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-black-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e071ba65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e10d1a26 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;What makes the Valley and Sunrise program special?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exclusive access: Participants gain direct access to Japanese corporates, investors, and universities,&nbsp;opening the door to future pilot projects (POCs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tailored insights:&nbsp;Learn about Japan\u2019s market potential, business culture, and regulatory environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cultural exchange: Contribute to shaping a lasting Europe\u2013Japan start-up bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a pioneer:&nbsp;Join the first edition and set the tone for the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1719278a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-is-layout-67f4068b wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Why launch the Valley and Sunrise Project in Japan?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan is the world\u2019s third-largest economy, boasting&nbsp;thriving&nbsp;AI, robotics, and healthcare sectors. The Valley and Sunrise program&nbsp;enables start-ups to evaluate Japan\u2019s potential as a growth market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What is expected in Japan?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valley and Sunrise&nbsp;program&nbsp;focuses&nbsp;on\u202fMVP validation in the Japanese market. Start-ups should provide a proposal on how they envision achieving Product-Market Fit in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What financial commitment is required?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected start-ups will receive financial&nbsp;support that covers the core program participation costs. Start-ups must cover their travel expenses upfront, and 1st Round\/Uni Tokyo IPC will reimburse them later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can we run a Proof of Concept (PoC) in Japan?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. One of the Valley and Sunrise program&#8217;s&nbsp;goals is to enable\u202fPOCs with Japanese corporates and partners. POCs are always\u202findividual and depend on&nbsp;interest from corporate partners. The program facilitates connections and creates the right setting, but the concrete outcome depends on the match between your solution and the partner&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Are there any visa requirements?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Start-ups must comply with all legal travel requirements. A dedicated\u202fvisa advisory team\u202fwill be available to support participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can we apply more than once?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each start-up may participate only once in the Valley and Sunrise Program. There are spaces for up to two start-ups in the first edition.&nbsp;If your start-up&#8217;s application to join the first edition is unsuccessful, you may apply to future editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-left has-large-font-size\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Will my start-up be featured in publicity materials?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. By joining, start-ups agree to appear&nbsp;in communication and marketing materials about the Market Exploration Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d0008a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9b7bffa5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ececec;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Cyber\u00a0Valley Contact<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-1 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-f8af2301 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-398 people type-people status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry position-program-manager role-cyber-valley-gmbh-team\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0e03472 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/de\/people\/angelina-jukic\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Angelina Jukic\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50%;border-top-right-radius:50%;border-bottom-left-radius:50%;border-bottom-right-radius:50%;aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;height:100%;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jukic-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:80%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/de\/people\/angelina-jukic\/\" target=\"_self\" >Angelina Jukic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-people_institute wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\">Cyber\u00a0Valley GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-md-hidden tw-sm-hidden hide-if-no-link is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9373c4ce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-color-34-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mail<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-person_email wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:angelina.jukic@cyber-valley.de\">angelina.jukic@cyber-valley.de<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-lg-hidden hide-if-no-link is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9373c4ce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-color-34-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mail<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-person_email wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:angelina.jukic@cyber-valley.de\">angelina.jukic@cyber-valley.de<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Angelina Jukic is dedicated to leading the design and delivery of programs for start-ups and partners across Cyber\u00a0Valley. She drives collaboration across stakeholders and enables access to key resources and opportunities within the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ececec;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">UTokyo IPC Contact <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-1 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-f8af2301 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2175 people type-people status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0e03472 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/de\/people\/hideki-nagasaka\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1697\" height=\"1665\" src=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hideki Nagasaka\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50%;border-top-right-radius:50%;border-bottom-left-radius:50%;border-bottom-right-radius:50%;aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;height:100%;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_.jpg 1697w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pic_hideki_IPC_-1536x1507.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:80%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyber-valley.de\/de\/people\/hideki-nagasaka\/\" target=\"_self\" >Hideki Nagasaka<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-people_institute wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\">UTokyo IPC<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-md-hidden tw-sm-hidden hide-if-no-link is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9373c4ce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-color-34-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mail<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-person_email wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:h.nagasaka@utokyo-ipc.co.jp\">h.nagasaka@utokyo-ipc.co.jp<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-lg-hidden hide-if-no-link is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9373c4ce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-color-34-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mail<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"acf-field-block acf-field-person_email wp-block-acf-field-block-field has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:h.nagasaka@utokyo-ipc.co.jp\">h.nagasaka@utokyo-ipc.co.jp<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Hideki Nagasaka is Co-Founder &amp; Head of 1stRound, Japan\u2019s largest cross-academia, non-equity accelerator, and a Partner at UTokyo IPC. 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