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"Startup Social Demonstration/Implementation Support Program"
from startup
Market needs verification and
Call for proposals for demonstration experiments, etc.
~ A startup aiming for growth in Yokohama
I will help you with the soft side.

In order to support the commercialization of the excellent technologies and ideas of startups that will lead the future growth of the Yokohama economy, Yokohama City will:
We will implement the Startup Social Demonstration and Implementation Support Program.
For Yokohama City's priority fields and cutting-edge fields that contribute to solving social issues,
We are looking for projects such as demonstration experiments that startups would like to implement and verify.

News

Information regarding selected startup companies has been updated.
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Information regarding selected startup companies has been updated.
Aperza Co., Ltd., which was selected as a social implementation project at the ``DX/digitization promotion fair for small and medium-sized manufacturing industries'' sponsored by IDEC, will hold a seminar! ' has been published.
The selected project has been published
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The selected project has been published
As a result of a rigorous review, 10 projects were selected and published in the Startup Social Demonstration and Implementation Support Program.Thank you very much for your applications.

Notice regarding selected startup companies

release date
Publication contents (please check the link for details)
2024/2/16
Apelza Co., Ltd., which was selected as a social implementation project at the “DX/digitization promotion fair for small and medium-sized manufacturing industries” sponsored by IDEC, holds a seminar!
2023/12/26
Efficient Co., Ltd., which was selected for the social implementation project, was acquired by JAC Co., Ltd.!

Selected projects for startup social demonstration and implementation support programs (10 projects)

We have selected 10 projects for the Startup Social Demonstration and Implementation Support Program.In the future, we will coordinate demonstration experiments, trial introduction, etc. for selected startups, and support their commercialization.

No.
Company name/representative/base location
Corporate logo
Overview of products and services for trial introduction
1
 Aperza Co., Ltd.
President
Makoto Ishihara (Naka Ward, Yokohama City)
We provide a business matching platform (media business) for the manufacturing and manufacturing industries, and a DX platform (SaaS business) that supports productivity improvement in sales and promotional operations.
2
 EXx Co., Ltd.
President
Yamato Aoki (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Development and operation of "Iretoku!", which is based on the concept of an app that connects with the town and provides benefits.A single app provides administrative services developed by local governments, such as local currency, on-demand transportation dispatch, resident surveys, health points, and human flow data analysis.
3
 Efficient Inc.
President
Kenichiro Wakisaka (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
We offer "steach", an interview practice app that utilizes AI.We aim to implement a new function that will enable efficient communication between students and instructors who are job-hunting.
4
 All Compass Co., Ltd.
President
Naoki Matsuoka (Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City)
Operates a new service called ``Sporu Tabi'' that helps children find places to exercise their bodies to the fullest through sports.Together with the sports communication platform "ASiRec SPORTS", we provide a customized sports experience like no other.
5
 Opera Co., Ltd.
President
Hiroyuki Otsu (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
Provides operation optimization AI "Opero Copilot" for chemical process plants (oil refining, petrochemicals, heat supply, power generation, waste incineration, etc.).Improves plant production efficiency (per unit), reduces production costs, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces operational workload.
6
 C&T Co., Ltd.
President
Kiyomi Takizawa (Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture)
Research and development of a "multilingual automatic voice interpretation system" that can be used by people with disabilities and foreigners.A university-launched startup that provides language DX solutions for people with language barriers.
7
 Sky Farm Co., Ltd.
President
Takuya Kimura (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
By turning idle spaces in facilities into OMOs (pop-up stores and events) and managing multiple spaces at once, we can monetize and reduce man-hours on the facility side.
8
 Skylink Industries GmbH
President
Olivier LE LANN (Germany)
By using highly functional ground infrastructure where drones take off and land, and unique software technology, we will build an economic infrastructure at a lower altitude than traditional aviation networks.Faster and cheaper delivery of medical supplies, maritime security surveillance, and building a delivery network using drones for online shopping.
9
 hab inc.
President
Yohei Toyota (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City)
We provide a shared taxi app exclusively for children.The aim is to reduce the burden of transporting children, which hinders the social advancement of dual-income families raising children.
10
 LOOVIC Co., Ltd.
President
Satoru Yamanaka (Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)
Developed ``LOOVIC'', an audio AR navigation guide created using his own core.We provide a walking support app for navigation guides that allows you to enjoy content while focusing on safety while moving without looking at the screen and focusing only on the scenery.

*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.
*Company name/representative/base location/company logo are as of the adoption date (October 2023, 10).

Information on recruiting cooperating companies and organizations

The secretariat is looking for cooperating companies and organizations that are willing to consider business co-creation and collaboration with startups through this program.For applications and inquiries regarding use of the service as a trial introduction, cooperation, provision of a field for demonstration experiments, etc., please contact the management office at su-info★yoxo.jp. (Please replace ★ with @)

Business background and significance

For the sustainable development of the Yokohama economy, it is necessary to create many startups with high growth potential that will be responsible for tax revenue and employment in the future.To that end, we need an environment where startups can easily grow, and in particular, we need support such as coordinating demonstration experiments and verifying market needs.
Therefore, by coordinating demonstration experiments, etc., we will create good examples of growth for startups, connect them to continuous support for growth in the future, and verify the market needs of startups to receive appropriate feedback and lead to growth support.

Business overview

SU will solicit proposals for demonstration experiments, etc., conduct coordination and matching for the implementation of demonstration experiments, verify effects, etc., and provide continuous follow-up.

Details of specific support
【Precaution】
(XNUMX) The secretariat will provide escort support such as coordination and matching, but will not bear the cost of demonstration experiments.
② The secretariat will try to match with various related parties, but it does not necessarily guarantee that matching will be completed within the project period.
(XNUMX) After adoption, the details of the support will be decided after coordination between the startup and the secretariat.Therefore, please note that not all of the above support will be implemented.

About recruitment

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

1
Qualification
  • ・A start-up company that has been established for about 10 years or less and has a business base in Yokohama City at the time of application, or plans to set up a business base in Yokohama City during the project implementation period after the project is adopted.
2
Recruitment contents
  • ・We are soliciting proposals for demonstration experiments and trial introductions in the following cutting-edge fields that contribute to economic growth and the resolution of social issues in Yokohama City.
    In particular, (XNUMX), (XNUMX), and (XNUMX) are priority areas for Yokohama City, so they will be adopted with priority.
  • 　① Mobility field (MaaS, drones, flying cars, etc.)
  • 　② Decarbonization field
  • 　③ Child-rearing field (Edtech, etc.)
  • 　④ Other cutting-edge fields (AI, IoT/ICT, energy, food tech, healthcare, life science, online services, etc.)
3
Wanted period
  • ・From August 5, 8Until 5:9 on September 22, 17 Until 5:9 on September 29, 17
  • 　*After recruitment and screening, if the number of selected companies is not reached, a second round of recruitment will be held.
  • 　The recruitment period has been extended from September 9nd to September 22th. ⇒Applications are now closed.
4
Number of adopted companies
  • ・About 10 people

Business briefing session (archive) information

We will hold a briefing session for the Startup Social Demonstration and Implementation Support Program. ⇒ Implemented and completed on August 8st.
Check out the archive below.

Click here for the archive

How to Apply

Applications closed at 9:29 on September 17th.

Admission Information

You can download the application guidelines and application documents from the following.
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*If you are unable to download due to security restrictions, etc., please make a request using the inquiry form at the bottom of this page.

FAQ

Q
Are you sure that the matching for demonstration experiment and trial introduction will be matched within the period?
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.
Q
What if the completion of the plan is delayed beyond April 2024?
We will not ask for the return of a substantial amount of support, except in cases where it was done intentionally or maliciously, but there will be no escort support in this project after April 2024.
Q
What does it mean to establish a base in Yokohama city?
"Establishing a base in Yokohama City" means setting up a business base in Yokohama City during the project period (not only the head office, but also a business office, research and development base, etc.).It does not matter whether the company is registered or not.
Q
Do startups include non-profit corporations?
This business is limited to profit-making corporations.
Q
What is the difference from last year's Startup Social Implementation Promotion Project?
Last year's project provided support that included the burden of costs such as development costs, but this year's project specializes in soft support, such as coordination and matching for demonstration experiments. (In this year's project, the startup will be responsible for the cost of demonstration experiments, etc.)
Q
Who will provide escort support?
The secretariat assigns a full-time person to carry out the coordination.
Q
The application period has passed. Is there a second recruitment?
If there are still spaces left in the first round of recruitment, a second round of recruitment will be held.
Q
Will you bear the cost of the demonstration experiment, etc.?
Startup will be responsible for the cost of the demonstration experiment, etc.Please note that there is no burden on the secretariat.
Q
What kind of network is the “startup supporter network”?
The startup supporter network refers to cooperating companies, research institutes such as universities, and facilities in the city, and includes the use of the community of “people” who belong to them.
Q
Is it ineligible if it is adopted as a start-up social implementation project in XNUMX and a demonstration experiment, etc. is conducted?
Although it is not possible to apply with the same content, it is possible to apply if the target service / product has a different phase or purpose such as a demonstration experiment.Priority will be given to new applications during the review process.