The following are the relevant dates and deadlines for JMEC 17, the 2010 – 2011 program year. If you have any questions, please email info@jmec.gr.jp.

Information Sessions

Information Sessions are a good way for potential participants to find out more about the JMEC program, speak with other potential participants and with JMEC Alumni.  We highly recommend those interested in the program to attend one of these sessions. For JMEC 17, the information sessions are as follows:

• Thursday, September 16th, 19:30 – 21:00, Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall, Room 502 (map)
• Tuesday, September 28th, 19:30 – 21:00, Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall, Room 502 (map)
• Wednesday, October 6th, 19:30 – 21:00, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (map)
• Thursday, October 14th, 8:00 – 9:00am*, Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall, Room 503 (map)
• Tuesday, October 19th, 19:30 – 21:00, Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall, Room 502 (map)

* Please note, this is a morning session.

All sessions are free but registration is required. To register for a session, click here.

Participant Application Deadline: October 22, 2010
Project Client Application Deadline: November 19, 2010 (To qualify for the early bird discount, companies must apply and pay in full by September 30, 2010)

THE SCHEDULE BELOW IS AS OF AUGUST 5, 2010 AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Phase 1: Training and skills development (Nov 13, 2010 - Jan 15, 2011)

A series of lectures and workshops, with a strong practical emphasis on Japan market entry and business planning, conducted by lecturers who are highly respected in their fields in the Japanese and foreign business communities.

• Lecture Days: Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 15: each day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm
• Workshop Days: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, May 14: each day begins at 9am and ends at 1pm

Phase 2: Preparing a business plan (Jan 17 - Apr 26, 2011)

Under the guidance of an experienced mentor and a business consultant, each project team, consisting of about 5 or 6 young executives, develops a practical business plan for the Japanese market. The business plan covers strategy, marketing, distribution, finance, organization, human resources and legal issues. The teams are also supported by the Program Director.

• Week of January 10: Project Clients meet with Team Mentor
• Week of January 17: Project Clients meet with JMEC Team

Phase 3: Judging (Apr 27 - June 5, 2011)

Business plans are judged on the basis of both written and oral presentations.

• On our around May 1: Judges and Project Clients receive JMEC Business Plan
• June 4 and 5: Oral Presentations to JMEC judges

Phase 4: JMEC Awards Ceremony (June 10, 2011)

Winners are announced and prizes are awarded at this event.