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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.

What's New

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.

Efficient Co., Ltd., which was selected for the social implementation project, was acquired by JAC Co., Ltd.!

Efficient Co., Ltd. was selected for the startup social demonstration and implementation support program at JAC Co., Ltd.'s board of directors meeting held on December 2023, 12.
It was decided to acquire 100% of the shares and make it a subsidiary. (detail:https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/7073/tdnet/2373993/00.pdf）

In this program, we matched Efficient Co., Ltd. with private universities and private high schools in Yokohama City.
As a result, several universities are conducting demonstration experiments of ``steach,'' an interview practice app that utilizes AI.
Additionally, in February, we plan to provide support for horizontal development and matching through a proposal-type event related to product development in collaboration with Unicle Co., Ltd.

This program will continue to coordinate demonstration experiments and provide matching in order to support the growth of selected startups.

Notes regarding this page

This page lists the timely disclosure matters of JAC Co., Ltd. and the specific support content of this program, and does not fall under any of the following.
　・Things aimed at soliciting specific products or recommending the purchase or sale, etc.
　・Recommendations for specific stocks or the stock market in general, or anything that suggests an increase or decrease in stock price trends
　・Things that suggest or guarantee future operational results or investment returns
Please check the press releases and IR information of each company for accurate information, and make final investment decisions based on your own judgment after viewing this site.

FAQ

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do startups include non-profit corporations?
This business is limited to profit-making corporations.
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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.)
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Who will provide escort support?
The secretariat assigns a full-time person to carry out the coordination.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.