Abies Ventures Co., Ltd.
Abies Ventures, Realtech Holdings, and UMI sign a collaboration agreement in the Japan-UAE Advanced Technology Coordination Scheme (JU-CAT) initiative
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Abies Ventures Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Abies Ventures), Realtech Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Realtech Holdings), and Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as UMI) are joint ventures between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) We have concluded a collaboration agreement with the Ministry of Advanced Technology (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Jaber) under the Japan-UAE Advanced Technology Coordination Scheme (JU-CAT), which was concluded in January this year.
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JU-CAT (Japan-UAE Coordination Scheme For Advanced Technology) is a scheme for future innovation and the development of young human resources in both Japan and the UAE. Through this scheme, UAE investors can invest in Japanese start-up companies that are interested in expanding their business globally, including in the UAE, thereby benefiting both Japan and the UAE. JU-CAT is one of the pillars of the Japan-UAE Innovation Partnership (JUIP), which was announced by the leaders of both countries during Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to the UAE in July of this year. It was confirmed that cooperation in the field of advanced technology will be further strengthened.
As a venture capital firm in the materials and chemical industries, UMI has been serving as the coordinator of JU-CAT since January 2023, and through this agreement, UMI will serve as the coordinator of JU-CAT for startups in a wide range of industries that combine deep tech and data science. Abies Ventures, which supports investment in deep tech startups, and Real Tech Holdings, which has knowledge and know-how based on actual experience in deep tech startup management and a rich track record of support, will newly join the company. Each of the three companies will serve as a coordinator and strengthen ties with the UAE, which is important for Japan’s energy policy. We will provide domestic startups with business and technology demonstration opportunities in the Middle East, attracting investment from overseas, and contributing to the creation of new innovations.
Based on the needs of UAE companies, the three companies will find the most suitable domestic startups, collaborate with UAE companies, and aim to create new businesses in the UAE. In collaboration between UAE companies and domestic startups, we will utilize the knowledge of the three companies to improve corporate value.
■ About JU-CAT
This is a bilateral collaboration scheme that matches the UAE, which has “innovation” and “development of young people’s human resources” as important policy goals for future society, and Japanese startups with innovative technology that aim to expand their business globally. It is one of the pillars of the Japan-UAE Innovation Partnership (JUIP), which was announced by the leaders of both countries during Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to the UAE in July. Under JUIP, the two countries will cooperate in the field of cutting-edge technology. It has been confirmed that this will further strengthen the
-Priority areas-
Clean energy, CCS/CCU, recycling technology, water-related technology, biotech, healthcare, food tech/agritech, space development, etc. -Key stage-
middle/later
https://ju-cat.org/
■ Abies Ventures Co., Ltd.
Abies Ventures aims to discover startups in Japan and abroad that have innovative and advanced science and engineering technology (deep tech) and contribute to the further development of humanity and the creation of a sustainable world, and develop them into global companies. , venture capital.
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director and Managing Partner Fuyuki URL: https://abies.vc/
■ Realtech Holdings Co., Ltd.
Realtech Holdings Co., Ltd. is working to solve social issues by investing in and nurturing deep tech startups that have innovative technology (realtech) that contributes to solving the problems of the earth and humanity. With offices in Tokyo and Singapore, we have invested over 23 billion yen in more than 90 startups domestically and internationally.
Location: Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Akihiko Nagata, Yukihiro Maru
URL: https://www.realtech.holdings/
■ Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd.
Under the vision of “strengthening Japan’s technological capabilities and fostering a world-class industrial structure through the development of excellent materials and chemical companies,” UMI aims to develop the foundations of future industries owned by Japanese companies and academia. We are investing in new technologies and businesses in the fields of superior materials and chemicals. Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Shosuke Kiba
URL: https://www.umi.co.jp/
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