Moon’s Tokyo-based Open Workshops provide the foundation for human-centered, innovative business design and help you prototype your business idea.

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Join a mixed cohort of innovators from various companies and startups! Moon experts will help you build a tangible representation of your innovative business idea while you learn about business creation along the way. 

 

Next program: Thursday, August 21-Friday, 22, 2025 

Location: In-person at Moon’s Tokyo Studio

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What will I gain?

By the end of the Open Workshop, participants will have:  

  • A clarified business/product concept.
  • A detailed business plan and scaling strategy.
  • A compelling pitch deck.
  • Membership in a dynamic global community of founders and innovators.

Who can apply to Moon Open Workshops?

Our Open Workshops are open to any person, team, or organization looking to learn about how to take a problem and turn it into a tangible business idea that can be shared with potential customers.

When do the workshops happen?

Moon Open Workshops are currently scheduled quarterly: 

  • Summer 2025: Thursday, August 21-Friday, August 22, 2025
    *Applications close on July 31.
     
  • Fall 2025: Thursday, November 13-Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Winter 2026: Thursday, February 19-Friday, February 20, 2026

Pricing

Pricing depends on the number of participants and other conditions. Open Workshops are offered free of charge to Mitsui & Co. employees and a limited number of startup founders and teams (maximum 3 members per team) that meet Moon's criteria. 

For more information, please contact us at bdtokyo@mooncreativelab.com.

General inquiries

Would you like to learn more about our Open Workshops program or speak with someone directly at Moon? 

Email us at bdtokyo@mooncreativelab.com.

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