On February 2024, 2, Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) will hold an event called "Open Innovation Day" was held at the symposium.
The Tokyo Consortium, which is organizing the event, aims to support the societal implementation of innovation by accelerating the growth of startups and forming a startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area.
At this event, the companies selected for this year's startup support programs "Deep Ecosystem" and "Green Startup Support" were also announced.
Through introducing the initiatives of companies practicing open innovation and promising startups supported by the Tokyo Consortium, the event provided an opportunity to reconsider hints for promoting collaboration and the type of support startups would like from large companies.
At the opening of the event, Mr. Katayama from Tokyo gave a speech to everyone gathered at the venue.
Katayama:In order to promote open innovation, the Tokyo Consortium and TIB want to create opportunities to connect large companies and startups in various ways.
At today's event, we hope to explore the possibilities for open innovation between large companies and startups, and share information on how large companies are collaborating with SU and what kind of collaboration and support SU would like from large companies.
I hope that the new encounters at TIB will lead to open innovation initiatives and become a wonderful opportunity to change society.
Miyazaki:The Sony Group provides its entrepreneurial know-how and development environment to anyone who wants to create a new business, and offers a program to support new businesses from launch to sales and expansion.Sony Startup Acceleration ProgramWe are currently implementing the "SSAP" initiative.
He introduced a wide range of business achievements and examples of acceleration services for external parties. He also introduced the importance of the following three points necessary for open innovation.
1) Clarifying the issues to be addressed
② Understanding of new businesses and startups
3) New business development capabilities
Abe:Bosch has adopted a venture client model called "Open Bosch," a co-creation process between large companies and startups, to identify and solve their own problems and lead to innovation by discovering world-class solutions from startups and introducing them as customers. This initiative also benefits startups by allowing them to expand their scale through Bosch's network of bases around the world, creating a win-win relationship. Collaboration with startups is expanding not only in manufacturing and logistics, but also in various fields such as engineering, human resources, and sales.
Namekawa:Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation introduces Mirai Cross, a platform that promotes collaboration and business creation. By leveraging the strengths of a bank that does business with a wide range of customers across industries and sectors, new businesses are being created by connecting many companies. The X Innovation Sheet, which is used to identify business content and target markets for value addition, is used at pitch events to promote collaboration.
We provide carefully selected target companies with input on the path to becoming a unicorn, and provide intensive, in-depth, and diverse support to help them achieve this goal.
Otsukawa:We developed a wearable assist suit. In order to "achieve an independent life as long as you live," we have commercialized a muscle suit that assists body movement. It contributes to reducing the number of people leaving their jobs or taking time off work due to back pain, and to expanding opportunities for women and the elderly to play active roles.
Shiraki:We are developing robots to address issues in the food industry, such as a declining labor force and rising costs due to inflation, and to build sustainable operations for the future. We will contribute to improving productivity by improving the efficiency and automation of restaurants and factories.
Harada:Focusing on the potential of the umbilical cord, the tissue that connects the placenta and fetus, as a source of cell therapy, we have obtained pharmaceutical approval and commercialized mesenchymal cells extracted from the umbilical cord as regenerative medicine products. As a first step in expanding into the United States, in July 2023, we signed a basic agreement with the New York Blood Center regarding the international harmonization of cell manufacturing platform technologies.
Aida:We provide the voice AI "MiiTel" that solves the problem of voice communication becoming a black box and at the same time turns voice data into an asset. By analyzing and visualizing all voice conversations over the phone, web conferences, and in person using AI, and enabling self-coaching, we contribute to improving corporate productivity by increasing sales and reducing costs, and turning voice data into an asset.
We select "green startups" that are expected to grow in the future and provide intensive support with an eye toward overseas expansion.
Shiramizu:With the vision of "Realizing a digital world without wires," we develop, manufacture, and sell microwave wireless power transfer (WPT) devices. We contribute to the improvement of implant devices based on medical needs.
Kitamura:Aiming to fundamentally resolve social issues facing Japan, such as a declining working population, aging infrastructure, and intensifying disasters, we are developing services and products that automate equipment inspections and workplace management at power transmission facilities, plant facilities, construction sites, and other locations.
Yamada:We are developing and commercializing a low-temperature, low-pressure ammonia synthesis process. By promoting distributed production of green ammonia through small-scale ammonia production models, we aim to hedge supply chain risks and decarbonize, including improving food security.
Kubo:Development of fusion reactors, development and provision of elemental technologies. Fusion reactors are seen as a game changer because they can generate enormous amounts of energy without emitting any CO2. Based on knowledge gained at the National Institute for Fusion Science, we are demonstrating new superconducting technologies necessary for fusion reactors, aiming for full-scale commercialization after 2040.
Kida:Through research and development into algae, we aim to solve global issues such as wellness, food crisis, and global warming. We are building an algae biofoundry and conducting joint development in various fields such as food, materials, and CO2 capture.
Nakamura:With the aim of making it possible to handle any information in the real world using software, we have developed the edge AI platform "Actcast," which enables the collection and utilization of real-world data using image, audio, and other analytical technologies.
Hanyu:We conduct research and development into the production of edible meat and other products using cell culture technology to realize a sustainable world. We utilize the "Food Great Package" for cellular agriculture and provide technology transfer programs to large and small clients alike.
Sabe:We develop, manufacture, and sell domestic drones and systems. We will contribute to society by bringing about change through drone technology and automating various tasks. We will utilize our technological capabilities, which allow us to provide everything from hardware to applications, to create solutions.
Nakajima:We are developing financial inclusion fintech services for the world's low-credit demographic through our proprietary vehicle remote start control IoT device and mobility service platform to which any device can be connected.
Ando:With the goal of resolving social issues such as a declining working population and aging facilities through mechanization, remote control, and automation, we provide resource conservation through robot solutions in the construction and maintenance of plants and infrastructure.
Kubo:Our mission is to "use chemical technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, solve global waste problems including marine plastic, and contribute to improving recycling rates," and we aim to solve the waste problem by producing glass by absorbing and solidifying CO2.
Okita: We are developing a carbon credit creation and sales business with the aim of achieving decarbonization. We have developed a one-platform service called "Agreen" that provides end-to-end support for credit creation, registration, application, and sales. We plan to create approximately 2024 tons of credits in Japan in fiscal 100,000.
Hasegawa:We develop intelligent devices, equipment, and information systems using our proprietary AI. We will introduce the results of reducing power consumption at plants using our proprietary AI, which is the highest level in the industry. Energy-saving AI can be deployed in a variety of formats, including production lines, commercial facilities, and factories.
moat:We have developed a cloud AI platform that integrates the management of money and electricity at renewable energy power plants. We provide user-oriented services to resolve various issues that arise with the large-scale introduction of renewable energy.
Voice of participants
・It was fun to hear about an industry that I don't usually have the opportunity to come into contact with.
・To solve big problems, startups and large companies need to work together.
・The results of university research were used more than expected
The Tokyo Consortium will continue to support entrepreneurs with all its might in order to produce world-class startups from Tokyo. Thank you for your continued support.