In support of “Digital Day”, we will hold a collaborative event to increase the momentum for digitalization of society as a whole.

Research Institute for Transport and Urban Development
In support of “Digital Day”, we will hold a collaborative event to increase the momentum for digitalization of society as a whole. – To realize “human-friendly digitization that leaves no one behind” promoted by the Digital Agency and others –

Research Institute for Transport and Urban Development (location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; representative director: Yoshimasa Urushihata; hereinafter “this Organization”) endorses the “Digital Day”, which is implemented mainly by the Digital Agency and the Digital
Reform-Related Bill Working Group, and holds collaborative events to improve the momentum for the digitalization of society as a whole. We will continue to contribute to
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■ Digital Day official website
https://digital-days.digital.go.jp/
This collaborative event will be held as content within the “Setouchi Startup Summit” and “Hiroshima Startup Night” hosted by SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION (R), which is handled by this organization. In line with the theme for 2022, “Fureyo! #The Power of Digital,” the event will be held under the theme of “Creating opportunities to experience digital.”
■ “SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION (R) Setouchi Startup Summit #4” held on Tuesday, October 4
■ “SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION (R) ～Hiroshima Startup Night Vol.1～” held on Wednesday, October 5
This SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION (R) (Yomi: Setouchi Startup Selection) invites young startup entrepreneurs, venture managers, etc., and asks frankly about the secrets of business success and the back side. Content centered on “Talk Variety”. Under the supervision of broadcast writers and composition writers of active TV stations, we are broadcasting and distributing content on RCC Radio (Chinese Broadcasting) and YouTube. In addition, we will hold study sessions and exchange events both online and offline to support startup entrepreneurs and venture managers.
Entrepreneur guests who will be on stage also have a wide range of experiences, careers, and stages, such as entrepreneurs who have exited through M&A, entrepreneurs who have just launched their businesses in their first year as president, and entrepreneurs who have made an IPO (initial listing) on ​​the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers. , we will invite entrepreneurs in the genre. In addition, we will connect the program with the friend introduction method of “connecting the next guest from the friend of the guest on stage”, which was implemented in the program of the past.
　The broadcasting policy incorporates the perspective of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). It is a world where everyone can realize their own lifestyle and life through work, which is one of the social activities. I think it will respond. We would like to create a “sustainable and inclusive society” together with stakeholders such as government agencies, academic institutions, companies, and the media. ■ “SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION (R)” implementation system (as of August 31, 2022 / in no particular order)
　Organizer/Planner: Research Institute for Transportation and Urban Development 　Production: Data Digital Design Co., Ltd.
　Supported by Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Chugoku Headquarters, Hiroshima Prefecture, Okayama City, Okayama Startup Support Base Steering Committee
　Partners: Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd., Crezio Partners Co., Ltd., Daiko West Japan Co., Ltd.,
Cooperation: STARTUP KINGDOM, ONE SETOUCHI, Takara Printing Co., Ltd., Cho Entrepreneurship School Startup Program (IESSP), Hirogin Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Optima Ventures Co., Ltd., HOXIN, Setouchi Startups,
■ Digital month
This anniversary was established in 2021 as an opportunity for society as a whole to periodically reflect, experience, and reconsider digital. The public and private sectors will work together to implement various initiatives using digital-related technologies and services, and work to increase the momentum for the digitization of society. In 2022, October 2nd (Sunday) and 3rd (Monday) will be designated as Digital Days, and the month from October 1st to 31st will be designated as Digital Month, and various events and campaigns will be held. , I would like to make it a period to accelerate the digitization of Japan.
■ “Statement” for Digital Month
The theme for 2022 is Fureyo!
#Power of digital
You can also pay with your smartphone.
You can also take remote classes from home.
You can also do official procedures online.
What I couldn’t even imagine a while ago
It’s becoming more and more real.
There is such a power in digital.
October 2-3 is Digital Day.
This year’s theme is “Fureyo! #Power of Digital”.
Why don’t you make it two days to know and think about the
possibilities of digital?
In our own way, in our own way of life.
The change in consciousness of each person, that
Because it should promote the digitalization of Japan.
■About the Research Institute for Transportation and Urban Development Since its predecessor, this organization has supported the creation of a stage for small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to gain more attention through cooperation in the creation of “Gotanda Valley” and support for community formation at innovation bases such as WeWork. rice field. In addition, we have collaborated with other exchange facilities and start-up support facilities to create events and communities aimed at creating new value, and by linking them to sustainable content formation, we have promoted industrial development and urban development. rice field. In the future, we will further strengthen these activities and accelerate the movement to support the formation of startup ecosystems throughout the country.
*Company names, product names, etc. described in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. *The STARTUPS SELECTION(R) trademark is used under license from DDD. ◇ Organization overview
Name: General Incorporated Association Transportation Urban
Development Research Institute
Corporate number: 4010705003251
Address: 5-5-15 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Osaki Bright Core 4F Ship Website: https://iii.or.jp/
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
General Incorporated Association Transportation Urban Development Research Institute Secretariat
Person in charge: Okamoto, Kimoto
Email: pr@iii.or.jp
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