KOBE Startup News is a brand that aims to transform the world through startups. They offer an accelerator program, currently in its 5th batch, which is now accepting entries from September 11th to October 23rd. The program, called KOBE Global Startup Gateway (KGSG), is a startup contest that selects entrepreneurs to participate in the Kobe City Acceleration Program.

Selected teams have the opportunity to undergo an acceleration program at KOBE STARTUP OFFICE. This program includes mentoring by experts, collaboration with companies and local governments, and concludes with a pitch to investors. The program covers various aspects such as mentoring for business planning and follow-up, networking for building connections and collaborations, and pitching to investors for funding through a demo day.

KGSG also features interviews with industry leaders, such as the CEO of akippa and the startup support officer of Kobe City, discussing collaboration between startups and local governments. The program's mentors include industry experts like the director of the Business Platform Division at LINE Corporation and the CEO of 500 Startups. The final pitch will be judged by renowned professionals, one of whom is the CEO of Wiz Group, who has extensive experience in IT event management and entrepreneurship.

KOBE Startup News offers a platform that empowers startups to make a significant impact on the world