Moon’s Tokyo-based educational program, Spark, provides the foundation for human-centered, innovative business design and helps you prototype your business idea.

Throughout your journey, Moon Creative Lab’s experts in design, product, and engineering will guide you through the process of human-centered innovative business design. The goal of the program is to help you build a tangible representation of your innovative business idea in the form of a real working website, while learning about business creation along the way.

What will I gain?

By the end of the Spark program, participants will have: 

  • A clarified business/product concept that has been validated with real customers.
  • A detailed business plan with initial go-to-market strategy.
  • A compelling pitch deck.
  • A real, live landing page to show the idea to the world.
  • Membership in a dynamic global community of founders and innovators.

Who can apply to Spark?

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

When is the next Spark cohort?

The Spark Summer 2024 program runs in Tokyo from Wednesday, August 28 to Tuesday, September 3 (5 working days, 9:30 – 17:30).

Applications are open from May 24 to June 28, 2024. Apply early to secure your seat! 

Pricing

For corporations: 

  • ¥500,000 per participant.
  • Group discount of 20% per participant:
    ¥500,000 → ¥400,000 for teams of 2-3 members.

For startup founders and teams:

  • Limited seats in the program are provided free of charge for external startup founders or teams (maximum 3 members per team) who meet Moon's criteria.

General inquiries

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

Email us at: spark@mooncreativelab.com

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