Infostellar representative Naomi Kurahara was selected for the Selection Committee Special Award at the New Economy Federation “JX Awards 2024”
*Infostella*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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Infostellar representative Naomi Kurahara was selected for the Selection Committee Special Award at the New Economy Federation “JX Awards 2024”
*Assessing innovative solutions and global business development in the space domain*
* Infostellar Co., Ltd. received the “JX
We would like to inform you that Naomi Kurahara, the company’s representative, has been selected for the Selection Committee Special Award for “Awards2024”. A selection committee consisting of five diverse experts who are active on the front lines both inside and outside of the New Economy Association selected them based on their innovative solutions in the space domain and global business development. *
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We are very honored to have been selected for the Selection Committee Special Award for “Awards 2024,” and Infostellar will continue to strive to contribute to the growth of the space industry and the revitalization of the Japanese economy. *
■JX Awards2024 Selection Committee
– Susumu Fujita (Vice Representative Director, New Economy Federation/CyberAgent Representative Director and President) – Koichiro Yoshida (Director of the New Economy Federation/CEO of Crowdworks) – Chochi Chika (Secretary of the New Economy Federation/Advisor of Suntory Holdings)
– Miwa Seki (MPower Partners Fund L.P. General Partner)
– Christina Amejan (Professor Emeritus of Hitotsubashi
University/Outside Director of Asahi Group Holdings)
■Reason for selection
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Space is a growing area for Japan and is important for national security. Unique and innovative solutions for dual-use technology and space in communications and defense are amazing. I would like to congratulate the company for its leadership in this field and its efforts to expand globally.
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The team is particularly successful in STEM-related fields, and is made up of a global, diverse team of diverse ages, genders, and backgrounds. We utilize technology and resources from Japan, provide them to APAC, and have deep connections with global companies and organizations. As a truly global business, our expertise and connections in Japan and Asia are key strengths. I would also like to commend the company for its partnerships, funding, and awards received from global organizations including the World Economic Forum and AWS.
* ■About JX Awards*
The JX Awards recognize the actions and challenges of entrepreneurs who run startups that are at the cutting edge of business and management.
This award is given by the Japan Federation of New Economy to managers who are in line with the goal of “Transformation”, and was established on the occasion of the award’s 10th anniversary two years ago. The award ceremony will be held on the day of the JX Live! 2024 event on October 9th.
For more information, please visit the “JX Live! 2024 special site” https://nest.jane.or.jp/jxlive2024/
* ■About Infostellar*
Infostellar provides GSaaS (Ground Segment as a
Service) provider. We provide ground station networks with excellent flexibility and scalability through StellarStation, a cloud platform that virtualizes ground station networks. We also provide ground segment support necessary for satellite operations, such as obtaining radio station licenses and frequency adjustment services. By reducing the difficulty of building terrestrial segments, we support mission development and service improvement for companies working on new businesses that utilize satellites. Infostella is
The company was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan in 2016 and currently has offices in the UK and the US.
For more information, please visit https://www.infostellar.net/jp.