Selection of Companies to Receive Support under the FY2025 "Green Startup Support" Program

The world is currently facing serious climate change, and the impact on the lives of Tokyo residents is becoming significant. Therefore, there is no time to waste in responding to climate change.

In this context, in order to further accelerate GX (Green Transformation) across society, it is important to support and promote the growth of startups with innovative ideas and excellent technological capabilities that contribute to zero emissions, in addition to promoting the spread of conventional decarbonization technologies.

The Tokyo Consortium is promoting the formation of a startup ecosystem and working to create and promote the growth of startups through industry-academia-government collaboration. Since fiscal year 2022, it has been promoting "Green Startup Support" initiatives for promising startups working in the green field. We are pleased to announce that we have selected new startups to receive support.

1. Overview of Green Startup Support

Selected companies will receive support in capital strategy and overseas expansion—including advice on markets, funding, and talent acquisition, as well as introductions to global players like overseas VCs—from diverse members leveraging the Startup Ecosystem Tokyo Consortium network. This includes domestic and international venture capitalists, institutional investors, and experienced startups, with a focus on both domestic and international growth.

2. Overview of Supported Companies

ENELL co.LTD

【Produce water from air and rivers to achieve a stable water supply】

  • In addition to technology that produces water from air, we are providing micro-source infrastructure terminals that convert river water into sterile drinking water without chemicals and enable long-term sterile storage.
  • By enabling the supply of hygienic water without relying on infrastructure, it contributes to disaster response, water shortages, and aging pipelines.
https://enell.jp/

3D Architech LLC

【Enhancing Water-Cooled Heat Sinks with Metal Microfabrication】

  • We are currently implementing proprietary technology to fabricate metal microstructures with 10-micron resolution into free-form shapes.
  • Through micro-design, the water-cooled heat sink's flow path is optimized to enhance cooling efficiency, contributing to power savings in data centers and similar facilities.
https://www.3d-architech.com/ja/home

3DC Corporation

【New Carbon Materials Boost Battery Performance】

  • By utilizing the new carbon material "graphene mesoporous sponge," which possesses excellent conductivity and durability, in battery materials, we aim to realize the integration of batteries into energy infrastructure.
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https://www.3dc.co.jp

Bioworks Inc.

【Achieving Sustainable Manufacturing with New Plant-Based Materials】

  • Next-generation plant-based synthetic fibers, an alternative to petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, are now available for purchase.
  • In addition to transitioning to alternative materials, we are also working on recycling fibers to contribute to resource conservation and greenhouse gas reduction.
https://bioworks.co.jp/

pHydrogen Inc.

【Producing hydrogen from seawater in coastal and arid regions】

  • Using seawater as a raw material and leveraging low-cost metals like iron and copper as catalysts, we are developing hydrogen production equipment that can be utilized in coastal areas and arid regions such as the Middle East.
  • Contributing to the establishment of a hydrogen society by producing hydrogen from inexpensive materials and catalysts
https://www.phydrogen.co.jp/

Mechanocross Co., Ltd.

【Reducing Organic Solvent Use in Mechanochemical Organic Synthesis】

  • We are implementing a technology that synthesizes compounds using high-speed mechanical vibration, without the use of organic solvents such as toluene.
  • Contributes to reducing combustion energy and CO2 emissions during disposal by curbing the large-scale consumption of organic solvents in manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and other products.
https://mechanocross.com/

3. Examples of Achievements to Date

Green Carbon Inc. (Selected in FY2023)

【We provide end-to-end support for the creation, registration, and sale of nature-based carbon credits both domestically and internationally】

<支援概要と支援の成果>
・ Arrange meetings with executives of potential partner companies and universities that could become joint research partners
・ Concluded a capital and business alliance with financial institutions and others for a carbon credit creation project in the agricultural sector DX initiative
https://green-carbon.co.jp/

I Robotics Co., Ltd. (2023 Fiscal Year Selection)

【Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as drones, robots, and AI to provide robotic services for infrastructure and commercial facilities】

<支援概要と支援の成果>
・ Refine sales materials and branding strategies, and introduce potential partners such as large corporations
・ Conducting a joint demonstration experiment with JR East on robotizing tunnel inspections
https://irobotics.jp/

SOINN Inc. (Selected in FY2023)

【Providing energy-saving and equipment control solutions using AI powered by patented technology】

<支援概要と支援の成果>
・ Refining Japanese and English sales materials to support participation in global pitch events
・ Currently collaborating with an overseas startup on intelligent control systems for diverse building HVAC systems
https://soinn.com/

4. Review Committee Structure

Chairperson of the Jury

Shōhei Onishi
OLD NEW THINGS Law Firm Attorney

judge

Keisuke Ide
The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Partner
Kate Batz
Managing Partner, Deep Knowledge Group
Jeff Matsuda
500 Global Program Director, Japan
Sofia Shan
TUS Holdings China-Japan Cross-border Innovation Platform CEO
Liang Jie
Global Brain Investment Group Director


Please refer to the press release issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government regarding this matter.
Intensive Support for Startups Aiming to Accelerate GX Across Society | July | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website

Contact for inquiries regarding this matter:
Tokyo Consortium Management Office tokyo_consortium@tohmatsu.co.jp
Management Contractor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
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