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Opened for 2 positions in charge of global startups
To create a world-class business ecosystem In Yokohama City, we are working to create startups that take on the challenge of solving social issues and support growth. As part of this initiative, in order to expand the development of measures such as startups utilizing Yokohama's strengths, innovation creation, and strengthening the acceptance system for overseas startups, we will recruit positions as "Department Manager and Chief of Global Startup". This is the first attempt at Yokohama City to hire private human resources in the field of startup measures. Those who can contribute to the support of startups in Yokohama, we are looking forward to your application.
Last Updated June 12, 2023
Overview of Application
■Number of recruitment
One section manager in charge of Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Innovation Promotion Office, Yokohama City, one section manager in charge
■Appointment type, period
General fixed-term staff
From October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026 (2 years and 6 months)
■Business description
<section manager level>
・Creation and attraction of startups that attract investment
・Building networks with VCs and accelerators in Japan and overseas
・Dissemination of the business environment in Yokohama in cooperation with the media, etc.
<Chief level>
・Promote the formation of an ecosystem with overseas startups, etc.
(Support for overseas startups, support for overseas startups, R&D, coordination between city manufacturing and overseas startups, etc.)
■Eligibility
<section manager level>
・Those who have knowledge and experience in business creation
(Those who have experience in starting a business, those who have been involved in the development of new businesses from planning business concepts and business strategies, startups and accelerators, etc.)
Those who have contact with VC, etc.)
<Chief level>
・Those who have knowledge and experience in business creation
(Those who have overseas business experience, those who have supported overseas corporations, and have contact with overseas startups and ecosystems)
And others)
・Those who have business-level English proficiency
■Application period
From 0:00 on Monday, June 12, 2023 to 23:59 on Sunday, July 9, 2023
■How to apply
Please apply from the application form on the special site of En Japan Co., Ltd. (URL below).
https://www.enjapan.com/project/yokohama_2306/ (external site)
■Selection method
(1) First Selection Document Selection
(2) Second selection essay, recording interview (late July)
(3) Final selection Interview (early August)
■Application Guidelines
Please check the contents of the application guidelines before applying.
Application guidelines (section manager level) (PDF: 447KB)
Application Guidelines (Chief Chief) (PDF: 423KB)
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Inquiries to this page
Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau Business Innovation Department
Telephone: 045-671-4600
Telephone: 045-671-4600
Fax: 045-664-4867
Email address: ke-innovation@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 810-733-029