About Us
Japan Venture Academy (JVA) is a student-run startup hub for ambitious, globally minded builders in Japan. Backed by Shibuya Startup Support, we empower students with entrepreneurial self-efficacy through hands-on training and a vibrant community—aiming to become the number one place for ambitious students who build the future.
In partnership with Shibuya Startup Support:
Offerings
We offer students many ways of exposing themselves to the world of startups. By helping them in building their own startups, expanding their network, and working at real startups, we aim to instill a greater sense of entrepreneurial self efficacy in the next generation of founders in Japan.
JVA Bootcamp
Regular Events
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Core Team
The core team is what makes JVA run smoothly every day. We are a team of students from different universities and study backgrounds around Tokyo all united with a common passion for startups. Each of us is part of one of the following departments: Marketing, Curriculum or Community Engagement. Our unique contributions to JVA help ensure that we can offer the best opportunities for students to build entrepreneurial self efficacy.
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Kento started JVA in 2022 and set out with a vision to create an offering to help build greater entrepreneurial skills and self efficacy amongst young people in Japan.
He leverages his experience participating in an entrepreneurship programs back in Munich and building a student-run consultancy group as a university student.
Aimi joined JVA on 2024 and serves as president from 2025. She draws on her experience leading startup events, fostering student-industry collaboration, and interning at startup accelerators.
With a vision for more inclusive and globally connected startup ecosystem, Aimi is committed to inspiring students to take bold steps in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Marketing Team
The Marketing team's goal is to increase JVA's brand awareness in the student startup ecosystem in Japan. Through creativity, precision and team work, they bring to life the most engaging and thoughtful content to show you everything JVA can to offer.
Curriculum Team
The Curriculum Team runs the JVA Startup Bootcamp twice a year, organizing lectures, expert sessions, and events to create an engaging learning experience. We also operate an internship board to connect students with startup opportunities.
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Community Engagement Team
The Community Engagement Team recruits new members, hosts internal events, and operates our alumni network. We focus on building an active, supportive, and engaging core team culture that strengthens long-term connections across the JVA community.
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