[Japan Ani-Kana Industry Association] A flood of applications for the “Regional Revitalization x Web3 Business Idea Contest”, a sustainable regional social economy challenge for Generation Z! The period has been extended to solicit more business ideas!
Japan Ani-Kana Industry Association, General Incorporated Association Press release: October 2, 2024 Entries flooded with applications for the “Regional Revitalization x Web3 Business Idea Contest”, a sustainable regional social economy challenge for Generation Z! The period has been extended to solicit more business ideas! The 3rd P-1 Grand Prix was held in Ome City, Tokyo. How can young people change the future of their region with digital technology? ?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/115519/10/115519-10-83f94bb20d6d8bdfed3e34c9a6f69fcb-1920×471.png Sponsor: Japan Ani-Kana Industry Association, General Incorporated Association Support: Ome City / Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Cooperation: Work Academy Co., Ltd. / Anidrive Co., Ltd. Technical cooperation: Revius Co., Ltd. > The purpose of the “P-1 Grand Prix” is to solicit business ideas from Generation Z that will open up the future of local communities using Web3 technology. This time, the third time, we are looking for innovative ideas that will contribute to regional revitalization, set in Ome City, Tokyo, which is located in Ome City, Tokyo, where nature and history are in harmony, and which can be accessed from the city center in about an hour. With the support of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ome City, Tokyo, and the Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the competition will be significantly expanded in scale and will feature prominent judges and related parties. Ideas that utilize Web3 technology will be judged, and the evaluation criteria will be sustainability and innovation for the local economy. There are great expectations for how young people’s innovative ideas will link digital technology and the future of the region.
What is P-1 Grand Prix? “P-1 Grand Prix” is a business idea contest (pitch contest) that uses Web3 technology to plan new businesses that will lead to regional revitalization. This contest promotes the development of future entrepreneurs and the creation of new businesses. We aim to improve the digital literacy of the younger generation through learning programs such as on-demand learning and workshops on the latest technologies such as Web3 and social issues. Furthermore, we will provide opportunities for commercialization of outstanding projects with the support of local governments, participating organizations, and companies, with the aim of creating businesses that can contribute to the real world.
3rd P-1 Grand Prix Overview 3rd P-1 Grand Prix [Business subject area] Ome City, Tokyo [Recruiting business ideas] Business ideas that utilize resources unique to Ome City and lead to regional
revitalization that can only be achieved with Web3.0 [Applicants] ■College students, graduate students, and working adults who are interested in entrepreneurship, regional revitalization, and IT *Applications can be made by individuals or groups (up to 5 people) [Application period] August 1, 2024 – October 10, 2024 *Submit business idea proposal on November 13 (first screening) [Preliminary screening results announced] Results will be notified by email by 18:00 on November 22, 2024 [Final presentation venue] Ome City Hall Business idea presentation from 14:00 on December 15, 2024 [Awards & Benefits] ■ Grand Prize (1 group) will receive an NFT worth 100,000 yen and the right to present their business plan to companies in Ome City ■Excellence Award (1 group) will receive NFT worth 40,000 yen ■Ome City Prize (1 group) will receive an NFT worth 40,000 yen and a gift catalog of Ome City special products ■Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award (2 groups) The right to present business plans to companies in Ome City [Sponsor] Japan Anikana Industry Association [Sponsored] Ome City / Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry [Cooperation] Work Academy Co., Ltd. / AniLive Co., Ltd. [Technical cooperation] Revius Co., Ltd.
About Ome City, Tokyo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/115519/10/115519-10-b6ba82bf14d5ba473de467ce2de71f5e-1920×1080.png About Ome City, Tokyo A sustainable Ome city where nature and history are in harmony Ome City is located in the western part of Tokyo’s Tama district and is a charming city where nature and history intertwine, aiming to harmonize the rich natural environment with urban functions. The area, which can be accessed from the city center in about an hour and is surrounded by the clear waters of the Tama River and lush greenery, is also known as the perfect spot for a day trip. It is an attractive place for nature lovers, history buffs, and families, and is also popular for its specialty products, such as processed products made from locally grown fruit and local sake. Ome’s future vision is: “A sustainable city where rich nature and urban functions are in harmony,” “A city where diversity is mutually accepted and everyone can live a healthy life,” and “A city that inherits history and culture and nurtures both people and industry.” is our basic philosophy, and we believe that in order to realize these, it is necessary to promote measures in various fields such as health and medical care, education, nature and environmental protection, and urban infrastructure development. In particular, we are proactively working to address local issues, with digitalization, decarbonization, and diversity as important common perspectives. Ome City aims to create a livable and sustainable city while taking advantage of its rich natural and historical heritage, and through events such as the Ome Marathon, it continues to attract many people from Japan and abroad and communicate the charm of the region. Masu. As more and more people become attached to Ome and get involved in the area while having fun, a trend is being created to create a better future. ■Official homepage of Ome City, Tokyo: https://www.city.ome.tokyo.jp/ Judge
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Metropolitan Assembly member Takayuki Morimura Representative of Tokyo Citizens First Association | Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly member Takayuki Morimura After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he gained experience at Itochu Corporation and Prudential Life Insurance, and in 2006 became a director of Insurance Review Honpo. A graduate of the Yuriko Koike School of Government and Economics, she was first elected as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly in Ome City in 2017 from the Tokyo Citizen First Association, and was re-elected in 2021. He will become the party’s representative in November 2022 and aims to contribute to society in the fields of business and politics.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/115519/10/115519-10-3e32c995cc2284fe1533b718717a5bb4-240×240.png Japan Anime Kana Industry Association Chief Advisor Yukihiko Fumura Japan Anime Kana Industry Association Chief Advisor Yukihiko Fumura Graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo. Joined the Ministry of Education in 1978. At the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, he served as the Director-General of the Sports and Youth Bureau, the Director-General of the Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, and the Director-General of the Higher Education Bureau. Since 2014, he has served as Deputy Secretary General of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Currently, he is the president of the Japan Dance Sports Federation.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/115519/10/115519-10-126fba8c6ab16b67cdd1676bc0dc35cc-240×240.png Chairman of Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry (President and Representative Director of Ome Gas Co., Ltd.) Yosuke Nakamura Chairman of Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry (President and Representative Director of Ome Gas Co., Ltd.) Yosuke Nakamura Completed the Department of Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University. After working at NEC in product planning for general-purpose computers and improving the productivity of system engineers, he became the representative director and president of Ome Gas in 2004. In November 2022, he was appointed chairman of the Ome Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and his philosophy is “Without a virtuous economic cycle, there is no sustainable society.” Together with 2,400 member companies, we are working to create a “virtuous cycle for the local economy.”
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Representative Director of Clarensmeard Co., Ltd. Chairman of Ome Corporation | Kazuo Kikuchi, President and Representative Director of Clarensmeard Co., Ltd. Established Nippon Application Co., Ltd. in 1985 at the age of 23. We expanded our business through contract work, in-house game development, and sales, and started providing a common point ASP system in 2000. In 2005, the company name was changed to Clarensmeard Co., Ltd., and we have developed “various cloud-based point systems” and “optimal payment solutions!” that will help you avoid missing out on sales opportunities for the cashless era. Now available.
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Final presentation venue
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About the Japan Anikana Industry Association
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・Investigation, research, and policy recommendations on domestic and international information and industry-related issues ■Legal advisor: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office [Contact information for press inquiries regarding this matter] Japan Ani-Kana Industry Association Public Relations and PR Officer MAIL：info@j-ada.org