OPEN YOKOHAMA

"Startup Social Implementation Promotion Project"
From start-up to prototype development, demonstration experiments,
Call for proposals for trial introduction
~ Start to challenge Yokohama as a field
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In order to support the commercialization of excellent technology seeds and ideas of startups that will lead the growth of the Yokohama economy in the future, Yokohama City
We will implement the "Startup social implementation promotion project".For startups, development of prototypes of services and products aiming for social implementation,
We are looking for proposals for demonstration experiments and trial introductions.

News

The adoption results of the 2 plans for the second round of the "Trial Introduction Course" have been announced.
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The adoption results of the 2 plans for the second round of the "Trial Introduction Course" have been announced.
The adoption results of the 2 plans for the second round of the "Trial Introduction Course" have been announced.Please see below for details. https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/keizai/2022/202301131000_su.html
The results of 23 proposals for the "Prototype Development and Demonstration Experiment Course" have been announced.
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The results of 23 proposals for the "Prototype Development and Demonstration Experiment Course" have been announced.
It was announced that 23 proposals for the "Prototype Development and Demonstration Experiment Course" were selected.Please see below for details. https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/keizai/2022/202301131000_su.html

Adopted plans for the second trial introduction course (2 cases)

We have adopted 12 plans for the “Trial Introduction Course” (second round) (recruitment period: December 26, 12 to January XNUMX, XNUMX).For the startups that proposed the adopted plans, until March XNUMX, we will provide escort support such as consulting on the search and matching of introduction destinations according to the characteristics of services and products, and verification of introduction effects. We will promote the spread of this technology.
For companies that are considering accepting products and services, please contact us using the form below.

Trial introduction acceptance inquiry form

No.
Company name/representative/base location
Overview of products and services for trial introduction
Desired installation destination, use, etc.
1
Agnavi Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Shigehide Gen
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Sake brands “Ichigokan®” and “CANPAI”
"Ichigokan®" and "CANPAI" are sake brands in 1mL size cans that are "appropriate, fashionable, and convenient to carry".We collect and sell local sake from all over the country, and convey the charm of local sake breweries regardless of the size of the brewery.
Aiming to hold a large-scale sake event in Yokohama city.This time, as a first step, we will collaborate with businesses in Yokohama City to demonstrate the sales of sake cans.
2
An-Nahal Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Masaru Shinagawa
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Yokohama Alumni Reunion on Metaverse
An online co-creation platform where people from all over the world who are connected to Yokohama meet and connect and create new collaborations
Yokohama City.
Responding to the issues and needs of Yokohama City, "I want to have connections with people who are active in the world and have a connection with Yokohama, and increase the probability that these people will return to Yokohama."
3
Neighborhood Marketing Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Hiroyuki Izumi
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
neighborhood marketing
At one of Yokohama's XNUMX shopping districts, we used the "XNUMX-minute walk method" to find new customers with a high repeat rate from the neighborhood of the shopping district by combining the two analyzes of customers and neighborhood trade areas. attract customers.
A shopping street in Yokohama city.The condition is a shopping street where shops with the spirit are united in a situation where revitalization is urgently needed due to the influence of corona.
4
Konehito Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yasufumi Takahashi
(Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Accompaniment type consultation DX support solution for families raising children
Eliminate the gap between the desired number of births and the planned number of births for families who want children by supporting families raising children through approaches to governments and companies and creating an environment in which they can raise children with peace of mind.
Yokohama City Hall, which provides administrative services to city SMEs with employees from pregnancy to childcare and residents of that period
5
DATTARUJIN limited liability company
CEO Akira Yamamoto
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Yokohama Cyber ​​Space Concept
Implemented in Yokohama city a metaverse space with the voices of people who are connected to Yokohama and are active around the world.As a result, we will develop a service that allows you to hold a "Yokohama Digital Alumni Association" that gathers people, companies, overseas countries and cities related to Yokohama.
Inside Yokohama City Hall.Providing a place where artists who are active in the world related to Yokohama City can express and interact in the cyber space, update the latest activity details, announcements, information, exchange, cyber reunion, etc.
6
Butterfly Board Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Hidehiko Fukushima
(Aoba Ward, Yokohama City)
butterfly board
The butterfly board, which is a portable notebook type whiteboard that lowers the hurdles of writing with a sense of security that can be erased, provides an environment where people with hearing impairments and those who cannot speak can communicate without hesitation anytime, anywhere.
I want to use it as a communication tool between exhibitors and visitors at exhibitions, etc. for people with hearing impairments and those who cannot speak
7
Unicle Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Toshiyuki Takano
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Skill Platform Unicle II
There are three issues when employees build autonomous careers and form teams. (XNUMX) Understanding who has what skills (XNUMX) Suggesting what to learn (XNUMX) Continuing learning.In this project, we will solve these XNUMX to XNUMX by visualizing skills and fostering a culture of mutual praise.
An organization that considers it necessary to continuously improve the quality of employees in government and private companies. (Organizations/companies with 100 to 300 employees, especially large numbers of mid-career hires)

*The above business outline is reprinted from the application materials of each company.
*Companies that do not have a business base in Yokohama City will set up a business base in Yokohama City during the implementation period of this project.

Adopted plans for prototype development/demonstration experiment course (23 cases)

Twenty-three proposals for the “Prototype Development and Demonstration Experiment Course” have been adopted (recruitment period: November 23 to November 11, 14).
For the startup that proposed the adopted plan, speedy development of a prototype with the cooperation of local businesses with high technical capabilities, adjustment of the demonstration field according to the plan content, and utilization of the knowledge of experts We support commercialization by providing escort support such as advice.

No.
Company name/representative/base location
Business Summary
1
iXOS Inc.
Koichi Nakajima, President and Representative Director
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
For environments where wireless/wired communication is weak (underwater, farms, pastures, mountainous areas, hospitals, etc.), text communication by sound communication is coded with pitches (MIDI sounds) assigned vertically and horizontally to 50 hiragana characters.
2
Efficient Inc.
Kenichiro Wakisaka, President and Representative Director
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
In order to reduce the burden on students who are looking for a job and the career center of the school corporation that supports them, we aim to reduce the workload by providing both of them with an interview practice app steach (smartphone, web).
3
Kitafuku Co., Ltd.
Takumi Matsuzaka
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
To contribute to Yokohama's recycling-oriented society, we produced a prototype paper product called "Craft Beer Paper," a recycled paper product made by upcycling malt lees, which is discarded during the craft beer brewing process.
4
Quotomy Co., Ltd.
Junichi Otani, President and Representative Director
(Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
A new surgical field imaging system solves the problem that the surgeon's surgical knowledge is not communicated or is not converted into data.
5
GLiN Co., Ltd.
President and Representative Director Tomohisa Urabe
(Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City)
For overseas doctoral students studying in Japan, in order to solve the problem of not being able to find a job in Japan, create support opportunities for overseas companies while they are in university and visualize skills / work experience / trust. will lead to employment in Japan.
6
SHOWCASE Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Takashi Kaizuka
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
The trajectory of growth, the issue of children's creations being thrown away without permission, is made into AR cards, leaving thoughts and shapes that are good for both parents and children.
7
Strobe Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yuichi Imai
(Midori Ward, Yokohama City)
We have developed an actuator (Simple-ton®) that uses electrostatic force, which is completely different from conventional materials and mechanisms, and applied it to a small wind power generator as a quiet power generation element. Contribute to spread to facilities.
8
Swap Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yusuke Fujisawa
(Machida City, Tokyo)
IT mobility services solve the problem of connection and support for revitalizing networks and communities through shared mobility experiences.
9
Zeo System Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Saburo Shimokawa
(Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City)
Development of a "portable urinary flow meter" that measures urine volume, urine components, temperature, etc. without collecting urine, and transmits the measurement results as data to a smartphone.
10
Tsukuta Giken Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Shigeo Yakuta
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
A system that links location information (map data), details and history of construction, etc., and recorded photographs to convert and visualize construction work, inspections, and complaints.
11
Diaberry Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yohei Watanabe
(Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City)
Development of ultra-compact composting equipment using a unique IoT system that reduces the cost and effort required to dispose of incinerated food waste.
12
Nekotronic Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Aaron Sanjaya Benedek
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Evolving as a multi-dimensional sky highway infrastructure protocol, flight control, and flight management system for flying vehicles that avoids risks such as collisions in next-generation air mobility flights for the social implementation of a digitally configured sky high-speed air route control system. Development of System ~ SkyCar.
13
hab inc.
Representative Director Yohei Toyoda
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
In order to solve the serious problem of "the stress of picking up and dropping off lessons" that hinders the self-fulfillment of dual-income families, we have developed a ride-sharing shuttle exclusively for children and a dispatch system that supports it.The operation aims to be a three-way business in cooperation with local transportation operators.
14
Pinpoint Photonics Inc.
Representative Director Koichiro Kijima
(Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City)
There are devices that damage and stimulate genes and DNA under a microscope, but many researchers involved in genetics cannot afford to buy them because they are expensive.Therefore, we provide a low-cost experimental system that damages and stimulates genes and DNA.
15
Plapla Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Ryuzo Imai
(Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
Proposal of real-time street view where you can see the current city.This makes it possible to visually grasp how busy the area is and whether events are being held, making town walking and sightseeing smoother and more enjoyable.
16
Herazika Co., Ltd.
Daichi Moriyama, Representative Director
(Aoba Ward, Yokohama City)
(In self-study at home) A customary online self-study room designed for children to sit at their desks and concentrate on their worries and anxieties about not studying or concentrating as expected (for self-study at home) (children are happy) study room).
17
HealthCareGate Co., Ltd.
Hirofumi Yasuda, President and Representative Director
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
We will solve the future of “pharmaceuticals” with the “community” “pharmacists” from the mechanism that prevents “patients” from forgetting to take them.A patient DX service that stores the simple action of taking medicine as an experience value, incorporates communication elements and incentives that can be shared, and allows patients themselves to become collaborators in the medical industry.
18
MedVigilance Inc.
CEO Satoshi Geng
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Development and production of smart ring with health care function and electronic tag NFC function, donation and demonstration experiment in Yokohama city.
19
LifeAnalytics Inc.
Daisuke Kubota, President and Representative Director
(Minami Ward, Yokohama City)
In the research and development department, "data fragmentation" occurs due to different equipment, and the problem is that work efficiency is significantly reduced.Therefore, we will solve the problem with a platform that can centrally manage data in different formats.
20
Lively Co., Ltd.
Eri Oka, Representative Director
(Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture/Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Loneliness is said to be felt by one in three Japanese people.They tend to feel lonely when there is no one around them who can talk about their feelings and worries and accept them.We aim to reduce loneliness in society by providing a place where people can easily listen to stories online anytime, anywhere, and through DX communication.
21
LOOVIC Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Toru Yamanaka
(Chuo Ward, Tokyo / Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)
For those who have problems with spatial recognition and feel uneasy about walking while looking at a map on the app, this device can be worn around the neck to provide simple navigation using vibrations and voices. , make moving fun.
22
Lupinus Co., Ltd.
Ken Irimi, Representative Director
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City / Hodogaya Ward)
In the alternative meat market, which is dominated by soybeans (domestic market) and uses many additives, we utilize Japanese food processing technology such as lupine beans, fermentation, and high-pressure extruders to sell and develop new eco-friendly vegetable materials. I do.
23
wacha Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Mitsuo Minenaga
(Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
A matching service that allows spot employment only during the test period in order to reduce the wasteful hiring costs of testers for contract development companies.

*The above business outline is reprinted from the application materials of each company.
*Companies that do not have a business base in Yokohama City will set up a business base in Yokohama City during the implementation period of this project.

Adopted plans for the first trial introduction course (19 cases)

We have adopted 19 plans for the “Trial Introductory Course” (first round) (recruitment period: November 4, 11 to November 14, 4).For the startups that proposed the adopted plans, until March 11, we will provide escort support such as consulting on the search and matching of introduction destinations according to the characteristics of services and products, and verification of introduction effects. We will promote the spread of this technology.
For companies that are considering accepting products and services, please contact us using the form below.

Trial introduction acceptance inquiry form

Regarding the “Trial Introduction Course”, we will start accepting applications for the second round from December 12, 26, with a particular focus on projects that contribute to solving administrative issues.

No.
Company name/representative/base location
Overview of products and services for trial introduction
Desired installation destination, use, etc.
Detailed information
1
Aperza Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Makoto Ishihara
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
Online video platform “Aperza TV”
For the manufacturing industry, we provide an online video platform and support the planning and production of video content to be distributed on the platform. Support digitization.
Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Yokohama City, technology trading companies, etc. (about 4 companies) that manufacture or sell technologies and materials required for manufacturing in factories and research and development sites Pamphlet
2
Aventino Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Akiko Kaneko
(Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)
Hair volume image judgment function
By image judgment of hair volume and online proposal service,
Supports women who want to take measures against thinning hair efficiently with self-care and contributes to the improvement of their quality of life.
Retailers such as physical drugstores (about 2 stores) that handle type XNUMX pharmaceuticals (pharmacist full-time) and focus on the cosmetics category, and department stores that also focus on women's health care products Pamphlet
3
Alkeris Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Hideyuki Fujisawa
(Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City)
Assist Suit "Arkeris FX Stick"
We provide assist suits that reduce the physical burden on workers who stand for long periods of time, contributing to labor shortages and productivity improvements in manufacturing and medical settings.
Companies in the manufacturing, food, and logistics industries that have their own factories and warehouses and have long standing work processes Pamphlet
4
UNTRACKED Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and COO Akikatsu Kamiya
(Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City)
Standing age test device "StA²BLE"
At workplaces and nursing homes where the population is aging, we provide a standing function testing device that visualizes the risk of falling, which has not been adequately evaluated until now, as the age of standing, thereby reducing occupational injuries and accidents caused by falls.
Facilities (1 facilities) that can periodically measure one-minute standing ages at work sites where elderly workers are working, such as in the manufacturing industry Pamphlet
5
OUI Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Eisuke Shimizu
(Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Ophthalmic preventive care solution using Smart Eye Camera
For citizens who cannot easily receive eye examinations, we will introduce a system that facilitates preventive examinations and encourage early detection of eye diseases, thereby reducing the risk of future blindness and reducing medical expenses.
Local ophthalmology medical institutions, ophthalmologists and non-ophthalmologist medical institutions (5 companies) that conduct school and company medical examinations, schools and companies that cooperate in the demonstration WEB site
6
Omega Raison Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Hiroaki Miyazaki
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
AI engine "EISS"
We provide a system that analyzes and systematizes a large amount of text information owned by a company with an AI engine, and can easily extract documents and information that match the user's request.We provide a system that automatically categorizes text information owned by companies according to keywords and allows users to easily search for the information they want.
A company that has many internal documents (technical documents, rulebooks, design-related documents, failure cases, manuals, educational materials, etc.) and wants to improve access to these documents and make effective use of them in their work. Pamphlet
7
Kaman Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Shingo Yoshizumi
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Reusable container sharing service “Megloo”
By using the reuse container sharing service for takeout container garbage in offices and commercial facilities, we will reduce industrial waste and reduce CO2 during manufacturing and disposal.
Businesses that run events involving food provision, commercial facilities with a lot of takeout Pamphlet
8
Calicon.Com Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Mitsuaki Shimodaira
(Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
“Online Employee Care Service” for medical care facilities and small and medium enterprises
We will solve the employee retention problem faced by medical care facilities and small and medium-sized business owners with an online employee care service that prevents workers from becoming unwell.
Medical and long-term care corporations and SMEs in Yokohama City, mainly offices with around 1 people per facility (about 50 facilities) Pamphlet
9
J-FORTUNE Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yoshiko Yamamoto
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Visualize driver's daily health status and health status while driving
By visualizing the daily health condition of drivers and their health condition while driving, it will lead to measures to secure drivers and prevent accidents, which is one of the core of logistics reform, and efforts to prevent traffic accidents and logistics reform of small and medium-sized carriers. promote.
Assuming small and medium-sized transportation companies (including passenger transportation) in Yokohama city (about 10 drivers) Brochure (table)
Pamphlet (back)
10
Genext Co., Ltd.
Hajime Kasahara, Representative Director
(Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)
AI-Contact Mobile/Alcohol Check Service
AI-Contact Mobile: A cloud-based vehicle management system that visualizes whether traffic rules are being followed and eliminates traffic violations and accidents involving company vehicles
Alcohol check agency service: This agency service fully complies with "legal revisions", from checking roll calls to creating record books, streamlining management operations for companies and government agencies.
Companies that own a large number of white license plate vehicles, administrative agencies (about 30 drivers) AI-Contact Mobile
Alcohol check agency service
11
SHO-CASE Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yusuke Takamura
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
Construction site labor management system SHO-CASE
Using smartphones and QR codes to solve the hassle of paper-based labor safety management for on-site supervisors working at construction sites
It is expected to be used for labor management of workers and staff at the construction site of the event to be held from January to March 2023 in Yokohama city and during the event period (1 sites, 3 people assumed) Pamphlet
12
Sky Farm Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Takuya Kimura
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
System for order management such as delivery
We provide restaurants and retailers with a mechanism to open OMO (Online Merges with Offline) pop stores, and support the creation of businesses targeting tourists and foreign visitors to Japan.
Restaurants and retailers in Yokohama City, especially individual restaurants and retailers who feel hurdles in store opening costs, and businesses that want to open in the future (about 5 companies) WEB site
13
Social Healthcare Design Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and COO Masanobu Kamegaya
(Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
Kenkodo® Happiness Book
We solve issues such as improving labor productivity and improving presenteeism of companies working on health management and Well-Being management with our unique “Employee Wellness® Improvement Support App & Seminar”.
Companies (about 50 companies) that can cooperate with our company's measures to improve health and happiness by answering a questionnaire (15 minutes x XNUMX times) for more than XNUMX employees Pamphlet
14
Nossa Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Takashi Fukui
(Naka-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Remote support service using 360-degree real-time video images for construction sites, etc.
It is a service that enables site support by grasping the situation of the construction site from a remote location with real-time 360°, and provides a service that solves the problem of time and cost to go to the site.
Administrative agency departments that perform infrastructure inspections and management of public works Pamphlet
15
bacterico Inc.
Representative Director Natsuki Suganuma
(Kita Ward, Osaka City)
Maternity intestinal flora care "mama flora"
We will support and solve the health maintenance and improvement of pregnant mothers and children for childbirth and life problems by providing nutritional guidance and lifestyle consultation optimized for each individual based on intestinal flora test data. provide service.
Companies/governmental organizations that want to support the activities of women during pregnancy and childbirth, and companies/organizations that target mothers and children. Pamphlet
16
Business Progress Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Kensuke Taoka
(Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)
Exhibition hall search service
In response to the problem of visitors to exhibition halls wanting to quickly and accurately find the place they want to go, we provide a service that enables them to find the desired place by displaying it on a digitized map of the venue.
In the exhibition-related industry, it is assumed that it will be used at exhibitions such as organizations and companies that operate exhibitions, Pacifico Yokohama, etc. (about 2 venues) Pamphlet
17
FromTo Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Hiroshi Miyagi
(Scheduled to open in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo / Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
Municipal startup information platform "47pass (Yonna pass)"
Promote industrial development and regional revitalization through the creation of innovation through an information platform that unifies support measures provided by local governments for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises.
It is assumed to be introduced to Yokohama City or Yokohama Future Organization. Pamphlet
18
MAKES LLC
Representative: Maiko Hirata
(Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City)
"Bulk Tracking Excel Add-in" to grasp the delivery status of multiple companies
Contributes to improving the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises by providing a tool that can automatically track the delivery status of major shipping companies from the slip number in mail order and shipping of their own products.
Mail-order businesses with delivery that have a business base in Yokohama City (about 200 companies) WEB site
19
MeSH LIFE Co., Ltd.
Representative Director Yoshinori Ashizawa
(Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
"smooos", a tool for creating and managing contract documents in real estate transactions
At intermediary companies and developers whose main transactions are real estate transactions,
We provide a service that digitizes complicated contract creation and management work and support productivity improvement.
Brokerage companies and developers mainly dealing with real estate transactions based in Yokohama City, but companies that do not specialize in rental management WEB site

Recruitment for Trial Introductory Course (XNUMXnd)

◆ Recruitment target
Start-up within 10 years after incorporation (For detailed requirements, please check the "Application Guidelines"
◆ Target business
In order to create new businesses in fields that lead to the resolution of social issues and economic growth in Yokohama, such as decarbonization and cutting-edge fields such as DX, we will introduce "SMEs in Yokohama City and Yokohama City Hall as introduction destinations." Trial Implementation".
In particular, we will give priority to plans that contribute to solving administrative issues* and plans for trial introduction with Yokohama City Hall as the introduction destination.
* Examples of administrative issues are listed below.
Yokohama City Hall's intention to introduce a trial
◆ Recruitment period
令和4年12月26日(月)14:00~令和5年1月12日(木)17:00 ※応募締切日を延長し、1月12日17:00といたします。
◆ How to apply
Please download "6) [Proposal Documents] (2nd _ Trial Introduction) Proposal Documents" from the application document download below.
Please fill it out and send it to su-info@yoxo.jp with a file attachment.
◆ Application documents
Download application documents

Business background and significance

In order to achieve the growth and development of Yokohama, we are in an important phase to create many startups with high growth potential that will be responsible for future tax revenue and employment.
Promising startups are born in Yokohama City through the startup support network and community formation centered on the startup support base “YOXO BOX” established in the Kannai area in the first year of Reiwa.
On the other hand, even if you have excellent technology seeds and ideas, prototype development and demonstration experiments are obstacles in the early stages of startups that lack management resources such as financial strength.
Therefore, this project promotes social implementation and promotes rapid growth of startups by promoting prototype development, demonstration experiments, and trial introduction of new services toward the commercialization of innovative technologies and ideas possessed by startups. create.
In addition, by making trial introductions to small and medium-sized enterprises in the city, we will contribute to the change of business models and productivity improvement of small and medium-sized enterprises. I will connect to

Business overview

We will support the development and demonstration experiments of prototypes, etc., which are obstacles to commercialization of startups, from the implementation of trial introduction to the verification of effects.

Course 1
Development and verification testing of prototypes, etc.
  • ・Speedy development of prototypes with local businesses with high technical capabilities
  • ・Early realization of demonstration experiments by proposing fields that match the content of the project and coordinating with relevant parties
  • ・Advice based on the knowledge of experts and academics
Course 2
Trial introduction
    • ・Proposal of installation destinations according to the characteristics of services and products, and support for coordination with desired installation destinations
    • ・Publicity support for implementation results
    • ・Consulting on verification of introduction effect

 

About recruitment

For details, please refer to the "Application Guidelines".

1
Recruitment target
  • Start-up within 10 years after establishment of corporation, have a business base in Yokohama city at the time of application, or plan to set up a business base in Yokohama city during the project implementation period after the project is adopted.
    * Depending on the course, researchers at universities in Yokohama and startups with business bases outside Yokohama may also be eligible.
2
Target business
  • ・In order to create new businesses in fields that lead to the resolution of social issues and economic growth in Yokohama, such as cutting-edge fields such as decarbonization and DX, we will conduct "development and demonstration experiments of prototypes, etc." Trial introduction with small and medium-sized enterprises in Yokohama City and Yokohama City Hall as introduction destinations
3
Wanted period
  •  November 11, 14 (Monday) 10:00 to November 11, 30 (Wednesday) 17:00
4
Number of adopted companies
  • ・Development of prototypes, demonstration experiments: about 20 people / trial introduction: about 30 people
    *Adoption is subject to review.

Admission Information

You can download the application guidelines and application documents from the following.
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How to Apply

Applications for the development/demonstration experiment course and the trial introduction course (first round) were closed at 11:30 on November 17th.

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FAQ

Q
Is there a defined target area?
This project targets "fields that lead to the resolution of social issues such as decarbonization and DX and other cutting-edge fields and economic growth in Yokohama".Non-state-of-the-art fields are also eligible if they fit the above description.
Q
Start-ups outside the city are eligible if they land in Yokohama city during the project period.When setting up a base in Yokohama city, is it sufficient to simply set up a business base, or is it necessary to register as a corporation?
During the project period, we will establish a business base in Yokohama City (not only the head office, but also a business office, research and development base, etc.).It doesn't matter if you are registered as a corporation or not, but you must live in a rental office or shared office for at least one year and submit a copy of the contract.If you move into a shared office, we believe it is desirable that multiple employees use it on a daily basis, and that the number of people is planned to be expanded later.
Q
Is it applicable if a student tries to start a business independently, not from a university laboratory?
If you are a student and have already started a business, you are eligible to apply, but if you are going to start a business in the future, you are not eligible.
Q
Is prototype development covered as part of university research?
Targets are limited to development and demonstration experiments aimed at commercialization from universities, so plans mainly for research purposes are not eligible.
Q
How will the costs be borne if a corporation cannot be established during the period, or if an out-of-town company fails to set up a business base in Yokohama during the period for development and demonstration?
In such cases, we cannot cover the cost of the business. (Except for intentional or malicious acts, escort runner support will not be requested to be returned.)
Q
What will happen if a university laboratory cannot start a business within one year, or if an out-of-town company fails to set up a business base in Yokohama within two years for trial introduction?
In such cases, we will not ask you to return the project expenses or escort support, unless it was done intentionally or maliciously.However, after XNUMX, as stated in the proposal documents, whether you have started a business or established a business base, and if you have not been able to start a business or establish a business base, please indicate the reason. The city may ask for confirmation.
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Do start-ups include general incorporated associations and non-profit corporations other than companies?
This business is limited to companies.However, "development of prototypes, etc." includes startups that have already started business as sole proprietorships and plan to establish corporations (companies) in Yokohama during the support period of this project.
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Is it possible for the same company to apply for both the development/demonstration testing of prototypes, etc. and the trial introduction?
In this project, in order to support the growth of more start-up companies' plans, each company (laboratory) can apply for either "prototype development / demonstration experiment" or "trial introduction".
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In the trial introduction, we are considering a proposal to introduce the same service of our company to multiple facilities.Is the number of adoptions counted as one, the number of services or the number of facilities?
In this project, the same products/services of the same business operator will be treated as one case, even if there are multiple introduction destinations.
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Can I propose a plan that will continue after April 2023?
The proposed project should be completed by March 2023, from prototype development, demonstration experiments, or trial implementation, to obtaining considerable evidence and achievements.In addition, after the above is completed, it is permissible for the selected applicant to continue to bear the cost of the project independently.
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Are you sure that you will be matched within the period for demonstration experiment sites and trial introduction sites?
The secretariat will try to match with various related parties, but it does not necessarily guarantee that it will be completed within the project period.
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Is it okay to propose a place for demonstration experiments and trial installation sites in a predetermined state?
It doesn't matter if it's decided in advance.However, it is necessary that the date of signing the agreement documents (memorandum, contract, etc.) with the facility, etc. for the implementation is after the date of receipt of the entry sheet at the secretariat.
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Is there a fixed ratio, such as "XNUMX% self-pay", for the cost burden?
Regarding the cost burden of this project, it is not premised on self-payment.
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Is it permissible to record the company's personnel expenses as a cost burden?
Your own labor costs are not covered.It is limited to those for which the contractual relationship can be confirmed by outsourcing such as consignment.
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Is there a possibility that the amount of expenses to be borne as described in the proposal documents will be reduced at the time of adoption?
The Secretariat will examine and adjust the effective and efficient implementation details while considering the total budget and the number of applications accepted. Please wake up.
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Are receipts required for the cost sharing of prototype development and demonstration experiments?
Please be sure to keep the receipts, etc., as they may be required for the cost burden.
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Is it possible to have the cost of prototype development and demonstration experiments paid before implementation?
For "development/demonstration experiments", it may be possible to bear part of the costs without waiting for this point, so if necessary, please consult with the secretariat after selection.
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Will the costs be borne by startups, or will they be borne by prototype companies and companies cooperating in demonstration experiments?
Both cases are assumed, but we will make a decision after coordinating in consideration of effective and efficient office work.Items that are difficult to separate from this project, such as utility bills for trial installations, are not covered.
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Regarding the trial introduction, the minimum unit of our service contract is one year.
If the cost from the date of submission of the proposal to March 17, XNUMX can be reasonably calculated, it is possible to bear the amount.
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What will happen if the completion of the project is delayed after April 2023?
This project is for projects that have been completed by March XNUMX, XNUMXth year of Reiwa.Please note that you will not be charged if you cannot complete the work.