Research Institute for Transport and Urban Development
Setouchi Startup Selection receives sponsorship from SME Organization China Headquarters and expands collaboration
-We will strengthen collaboration, cooperation, collaboration and co-creation in five prefectures in the Chugoku region (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima and )-
Research Institute for Transport and Urban Development (location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; representative director: Yoshimasa Urushihata; hereinafter “this Organization”) has received approval for sponsorship from the Chugoku Headquarters of the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SME) for the “Setouchi Startup Selection”, which is mainly operated by this organization. The official name of this Setouchi Startup Selection is SETOUCHI STARTUPS SELECTION(R) TOKYO (reading: “Setouchi Startup Selection”). Shikoku) is a program-linked project that shines a spotlight on up-and-coming young startup entrepreneurs.
As a result, we will work together with the policies and projects implemented by the SME Support Group China Headquarters to promote awareness-raising activities for entrepreneurs, cooperation in public relations and PR activities through program broadcasting, etc., and the implementation of collaboration projects.
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■Setouchi Startup Selection Official Homepage
https://startups-selection.com/setouchi/?pr
SME Organization Chugoku Headquarters Official Homepage
https://www.smrj.go.jp/regional_hq/chugoku/
Setouchi Startup Selection Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBWzmnTxeiKAYIDwHgA0Ew
This Setouchi Startup Selection is a content centered on “Business Talk Variety,” in which young startup entrepreneurs and venture managers are invited to ask candidly about the secrets of business success and the behind-the-scenes. 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.
In addition, we have incorporated the perspective of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) as a broadcasting policy. 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,
In addition, this initiative will also collaborate with the
program-linked project “STARTUPS SELECTION (R) TOKYO”, which has been implemented in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and other areas near the Tokyo metropolitan area since April 2021. We will also carry out joint development.
■ Startup Selection Tokyo program official website
https://startups-selection.com/tokyo/?pr
■ Startup Selection Tokyo program official YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/STARTUPSSELECTIONTOKYO?pr
■Regarding the Chugoku Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan
The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Chugoku Headquarters is targeting five prefectures in the Chugoku region (Small and Medium Enterprise College Hiroshima school includes Ehime and Kochi prefectures) to provide detailed guidance on various management concerns faced by small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses. We are supporting.
■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 the formation of sustainable content, 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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