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Quantum and Tokyo University of Science Investment Management Company begin joint operation of an incubation facility to create deep tech and high science startups that will contribute to the world
The facility name was changed to “quantum cross point” and operations began in May.
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quantum Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Co-CEO: Tomohito Oibe; hereinafter referred to as “quantum”; pronunciation: Quantum) has announced that Tokyo University of Science Investment Management Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Participated as a joint support partner in the Tokyo-certified incubation facility “Cross Point” operated by President and Representative Director: Hiroichi Katayose, and changed the name of the facility to “Quantum Cross Point” through a naming rights agreement, creating deep tech and high science that contribute to the world. We have started joint management with the aim of creating startups.
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sympathizes with the aspirations of this facility and accelerates the creation of innovation through a variety of support, including sharing the business development and venture creation know-how that it has accumulated as a startup studio. In order to achieve this goal, we have decided to participate in the operation of the facility as a joint support partner. In addition, we concluded a naming rights agreement and changed the name of the facility to “quantum cross point,” injecting quantum’s creative and incubation capabilities and overlapping networks across industry, academia, large companies, and startups. is a “cross point” for everyone involved in
entrepreneurship, and we will actively work to make it a node where talents overlap. ■Comment from Tomohito Oibe, President and Co-CEO of quantum In order to update Japan’s economy, we need to build startups that contribute to the world by incorporating CXO human resources and focusing on Japan’s strength in “deep tech that solves social issues.” I think it is necessary to create. By collaborating with the startup studio quantum and the incubation facility of Tokyo University of Science, which has one of the largest numbers of member companies in Japan, we will support entrepreneurs before and after founding and take on the challenge of venture creation and acceleration. . ■Comment from Hiroichi Katayose, President and CEO of Tokyo University of Science Investment Management Co., Ltd. We are very happy to be able to combine the resources of our company and quantum Inc. to strengthen not only support for start-ups, but also a framework for practical start-up support that will lead to business growth. think. “Quantum Cross Point” aims to connect a wide variety of people, including entrepreneurs, experts, major companies, startup supporters, VCs, and CVCs, regardless of industry or business type. By providing support that leads to actual business results, we will continue to evolve with the aim of becoming a true starting point for taking a big step toward the future. ●About quantum cross point
(https://www.the-crosspoint.com/)
This is an incubation facility certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, based in the Kagurazaka, Iidabashi, and Ichigaya areas. Jointly operated by Tokyo University of Science Investment Management and startup studio quantum, we provide multifaceted support for startups and new business development. We provide full support for innovation creation, not only through accelerator programs and business pitches, but also through industry-academia collaboration, business development support, introduction of CxO talent, and networking. *The previous facility name was “Cross Point,” but the new name “quantum cross point” will be written in all lowercase letters.
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Tokyo University of Science Investment Management Co., Ltd., as a business company that forms part of Tokyo University of Science’s venture ecosystem, operates incubation facilities to foster startups that will lead the future, supports startups, and collaborates with the university in renewable energy projects. We are expanding our business. Through our business activities, we aim to uphold the founding spirit of Tokyo University of Science: “The spread of science will serve as the foundation for the development of national fortune” and the educational and research philosophy: “Create science and technology for the harmonious development of nature, humanity, and society.” In order to contribute to the realization of this goal, we leverage our strengths as a university group company to support business growth not only for ventures originating from Tokyo University of Science but also for entrepreneurs in a variety of fields. The profits earned through these businesses are used to fund education, research, and startup development. ●About quantum (https://www.quantum.ne.jp)
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quantum is a startup studio that continuously creates new products, services, and ventures through new business development that combines creativity, technology, and business. Since our founding in 2016, we have launched our own business as a venture builder and have worked with over 75 companies, startups, universities and other research institutions, and created a variety of new businesses. In the future, quantum will continue to take on the challenge of creating startups in all forms, leveraging its implementation capabilities regardless of hardware or software, as well as its hands-on investment and support capabilities, in a culture that values entrepreneurship.
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