[Aichi Prefecture × eiicon] 11 companies from Aichi Prefecture participate and announce recruitment themes! “AICHI MATCHING 2024” *eiicon Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 2, 2024
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[Aichi Prefecture × eiicon] 11 companies from Aichi Prefecture participate and announce recruitment themes! “AICHI MATCHING 2024” *We are now accepting applications from startups across the country who wish to co-create! https://aichi.eiicon.net/aichimatching2024/*
We have been entrusted with the management of this project) for four consecutive terms. From September 2, 2024, the new business creation program “AICHI
MATCHING 2024 (Aichi Matching 2024, below)
Eleven companies from Aichi Prefecture have been selected to participate in this program, and the recruitment themes set by each company have also been announced. We would like to inform you that from the same day, we have begun accepting applications from startups across the country who wish to co-create.
Aichi Prefecture × eiicon “AICHI MATCHING 2024”
* ■About AICHI MATCHING 2024 *
Now in its 6th year, the AICHI program for creating new businesses through open innovation has led to numerous business co-creations. MATCHING aims to promote open innovation between Aichi Prefecture companies and startups from all over the country, and to promote the creation of innovation and new business development within the prefecture.
This year, 11 companies from Aichi Prefecture are participating in a wide range of business areas, from manufacturing to food and infrastructure. We will recruit co-creation partners from all over the country based on the services and technologies each company wants from a startup.
* □Benefits of participating in the program *
* This is a program with many opportunities for co-creation. * * 1. Realization of projects that utilize the resources of Aichi Prefecture companies in a wide range of business fields *
Eleven companies from Aichi Prefecture in a wide range of business fields, from manufacturing to food, will gather together to recruit co-creation partners from all over the country.
* 2. You can enter as many companies as you like*
Any number of companies can apply for themes that match their technology and services.
* 3. Conducting matching events to deepen mutual understanding with companies in Aichi Prefecture *
Document screening is not a matter of suddenly selecting co-creation partners, but instead selecting startups with whom we would like to have a discussion. Conduct direct discussions with the person in charge with a view to business co-creation. Since it will be held completely online, you can participate from anywhere in the country. * □Recruitment requirements *
* ・Participating Aichi Prefecture companies/recruitment themes (host companies: alphabetical order) *
Aichi Prefecture × eiicon “AICHI MATCHING 2024” participating Aichi Prefecture companies
* ・Xing Co., Ltd. (Entertainment: JOYSOUND) *
* “Enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere!*
* Creating new customer value using JOYSOUND assets”*
* ・SALA Energy Co., Ltd. (Energy/Infrastructure) *
* “Support for dual-income and child-rearing households by the local community” *
* ・Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Bakery: Pasco) *
* “Building sustainable and efficient factories and bakery stores” * * ・Shin Nihon Hoki Publishing Co., Ltd. (Publishing industry, information service industry) *
* “By providing personalized legal information,*
* “Improving the efficiency of legal problem resolution for those involved in the law”*
* ・Chubu Japan Broadcasting Co., Ltd.*
* (Business management of group companies such as TV companies and radio companies, real estate rental, etc.: CBC) *
* “Creating new value in the broadcasting business” *
* ・TISM Co., Ltd. (Textile/Sewing Machinery/Industrial Functional Embroidery Machine: Tajima Group)*
* “Creating new value by developing embroidery technology from decorative to functional uses” *
* ・Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. (auto parts) *
* “Development of products and services that allow people to drive safely and safely even after one surgery for the child-rearing generation” *
* ・Central Railway Company (Railway: JR Tokai) *
* “Development of services that support each customer’s mobility” * * ・Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd. (manufacturing industry) * * “Development of new social infrastructure for a society where it is easy to work and live” *
* ・Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Healthcare (prevention, medical care, nursing care)) *
* “Building a futuristic healthcare ecosystem that is close to people” *
* ・Yawata Neji Co., Ltd. (metal processing industry) *
* “Inspection automation solution for high-mix, small-lot production” * *Please refer to the recruitment page for issues you would like to solve and examples of co-creation ideas.
* ・“AICHI MATCHING 2024” recruitment page *
Please check the program details and recruitment theme details for each company below and apply.
* ・Recruitment page URL*: * https://aichi.eiicon.net/aichimatching2024/*
*Application deadline: October 14, 2024 (Monday)
* [Application qualifications] *
・The company must be registered as a corporation. The size of the company does not matter.
・You must have a product or technology related to the recruitment theme. ・Be able to participate all day in Matching Days on November 21st and 22nd, 2024.
*Startups from all over the country can participate.
*It is also possible to apply for multiple companies.
*Please be sure to check the recruitment information for details.
* ■ About the program briefing session (held online) *
At the briefing session, there were reverse pitches from
representatives of Aichi Prefecture companies participating in “AICHI MATCHING 2024”.
We will explain the details of the themes that could not be listed on the recruitment page and the image of the co-creation partner company we are looking for.
We will also provide advice on how to propose an application to a startup. * ・Date and time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 15:00-17:00 (held online) * * ・Participation application URL: * * https://peatix.com/event/4095798/ *
*Participation application deadline: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
* ■Future schedule *
September 2, 2024 – October 14, 2024 * Nationwide startup recruitment period * November 21st and 22nd *Matching DAYS (event)*
December – February 2025 *Implementation of acceleration program* March 2025 * DEMODAY (results presentation) *
*Schedule and contents are subject to change without notice.
* ■Program contact information *
If you have any inquiries regarding our business content, etc., or if you would like preliminary consultation for entry, please contact us. Please inquire below.
TEL: 03-6670-3273 Mail: aichi-matching (@) eiicon.net (Person in charge: Ito Nakamura)
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* □Reference: Regarding the implementation of “AICHI MATCHING” so far * “AICHI MATCHING 2021 Batch1/Batch2” “AICHI MATCHING 2022” “AICHI MATCHING 2023”
* ■eiicon Company Profile* https://corp.eiicon.net/
Company name: eiicon Co., Ltd.
Head office location: 3F, Sumitomo Real Estate Iidabashi Building 2, 2-2-23 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Ayuko Nakamura, Representative Director and President Establishment date: April 3, 2023
Business content: Operation of open innovation platform “AUBA”, event planning and support services, sourcing services, etc.
eiicon Co., Ltd. is one of Japan’s largest open innovation platforms and hands-on consulting specializing in open innovation, and supports commercialization with OI support tailored to the business phase of the company.
*What is open innovation*
2003 (USA) Henry W.
An innovation methodology proposed by Chesbrough that “creates innovative new value by combining internal and external media and technology.” This is a method of insisting that companies should not only rely on internal resources but also actively collaborate with outside companies.
*Services developed by eiicon*
*Japan’s largest open innovation platform “AUBA”*
Japan’s largest web platform specializing in open innovation, with over 32,000 registered companies. Business creation ≒ All mechanisms to realize discontinuous growth and business survival
Provided IN ONE. AUBA is a service for intentionally creating innovation. https://auba.eiicon.net/
* Complete escort support service “AUBA Enterprise” *
Our experienced consultants who support business creation, including in-house new businesses and open innovation projects, design fully customized support according to the concerns and needs of each company. We support commercialization with support tailored to the company’s phase, from support for business strategy to support for creating specific meeting places and team-up for actual co-creation with partners, and support for new business creation.
https://corp.eiicon.net/service/enterprise
* “TOMORUBA”, a media that revitalizes business *
“Media that revitalizes business” for business people creating businesses. We deliver various information on fundraising, funding, joint research, etc., as well as know-how information for creating businesses, from startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and major companies in all industries across the country to local governments and universities.
https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/
*Major awards*
In December 2022, we received the Excellence Award at the 4th Japan Service Awards for our innovative and excellent service.
https://service-award.jp/result04.html
In February 2023, through a series of open innovation initiatives such as matching and co-creation of sports teams/organizations and partner companies nationwide through the acceleration program, the 5th Received the Sports Agency Commissioner’s Award at the Japan Open Innovation Awards.
https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/stmain/20230120oip.html
*The information posted is as of the date of announcement. Please note that the information may be subject to change without prior notice.