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Purpose/Policy Deep ecosystem initiatives Efforts to collaborate with support measures Working group/event initiatives Information gathering and sharing efforts Officers/Members

The Tokyo Consortium is a startup ecosystem centered around Tokyo and extending throughout the Tokyo area.

In 2020, it was established to become a platform for creating new connections by leveraging the area's diverse industrial clusters, in line with Tokyo's goal of "establishing itself as a 'Startup Ecosystem Global Hub City*.'" We will strengthen and develop the startup ecosystem in a multifaceted and multilayered manner, support the social implementation of innovation, and aim to give back to the region and sustainably develop the economy of the Tokyo area.

*Eight hub cities certified based on the Cabinet Office's "World-Class Startup Ecosystem Base Formation Strategy"

Global hub city

Promotion base city

Five activity guidelines/roles

Five activity guidelines/roles

Formation of a two-layer ecosystem

Formation of a two-layer ecosystem

Aim for

We aim to be a community that promotes collaboration between startups, large companies, and local governments, and a community that supports the production of the next unicorns in the Tokyo area, contributing to the development of the startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area.

Aim for

Deep ecosystem initiatives

The Tokyo Consortium is working to promote the formation of a startup ecosystem and encourage the creation and growth of startups through collaboration between industry, academia, and government.The Tokyo Consortium aims to select and intensively support startups that are expected to grow rapidly in the future through a "deep ecosystem." We are strongly supporting its growth to unicorn level. Additionally, since FY4, we have been promoting "Green Startup Support" initiatives.

We will be releasing a pitch video introducing selected companies for business collaboration. Please contact us if you are interested.

Companies selected for “Deep Ecosystem” in 5

※Detail isNews article at the time of selectionPlease refer to
  • Company (startup)
    Business Summary
    pitch video
  • Algal Bio Co., Ltd.
    Algal Bio Co., Ltd.
    Contributing to the future of people and the earth through algae research and development
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Idein Co., Ltd.
    Idein Co., Ltd.
    Achieving high-speed, high-security AI analysis on inexpensive general-purpose devices
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Integriculture Inc.
    Integriculture Inc.
    Achieving a sustainable world by producing edible meat etc. using cell culture technology
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Aerosense Co., Ltd.
    Aerosense Co., Ltd.
    A domestic drone manufacturer that can develop everything from hardware to software.
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Global Mobility Service Co., Ltd.
    Global Mobility Service Co., Ltd.
    Analyze driving data with IoT devices and use it for driver credit screening
    ー
    Pitch video -

Companies selected for “Green Startup Support” in 5

※Detail isNews article at the time of selectionPlease refer to
  • Company (startup)
    Business Summary
    pitch video
  • i-Robotics Co., Ltd.
    i-Robotics Co., Ltd.
    Remote robotics to safely inspect difficult-to-work high places and narrow spaces
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • AC Biode Co., Ltd.
    AC Biode Co., Ltd.
    Produces glass by adsorbing and solidifying CO2, solving the garbage problem
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Green Carbon Co., Ltd.
    Green Carbon Co., Ltd.
    Protect forests, create carbon credits, and aim for decarbonization
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • SOINN Co., Ltd.
    SOINN Co., Ltd.
    Significantly reduce plant power usage with industry-leading proprietary AI
    ー
    Pitch video -
  • Tensor Energy Co., Ltd.
    Tensor Energy Co., Ltd.
    Creating a digital infrastructure for electricity in the carbon-neutral era
    ー
    Pitch video -

Companies selected for “Deep Ecosystem” in 4

※Detail isNews article at the time of selectionPlease refer to
  • Company (startup)
    Business Summary
    pitch video
  • Innophys Co., Ltd.
    Innophys Co., Ltd.
    Development and sales of nursing care equipment and special industrial equipment, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • inQs Co., Ltd.
    inQs Co., Ltd.
    Development and sales of colorless transparent power generation glass, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • TechMagic Co., Ltd.
    TechMagic Co., Ltd.
    Development and sales of cooking and business robots, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • Human Life Code Co., Ltd.
    Human Life Code Co., Ltd.
    Research and development, sales, etc. of regenerative medicine products, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • RevComm Co., Ltd.
    RevComm Co., Ltd.
    Development and sales of AI × Voice × Cloud software, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク

Companies selected for “Green Startup Support” in 4

※Detail isNews article at the time of selectionPlease refer to
  • Company (startup)
    Business Summary
    pitch video
  • Eighter Link Co., Ltd.
    Eighter Link Co., Ltd.
    Development, manufacturing, and sales of microwave wireless power supply equipment, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • SENSYN ROBOTICS Co., Ltd.
    SENSYN ROBOTICS Co., Ltd.
    Providing business solutions using industrial drones, cameras, smart devices, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd.
    Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd.
    Research and development, sales, etc. of on-site ammonia supply systems, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • PJP Eye Co., Ltd.
    PJP Eye Co., Ltd.
    Development of batteries that utilize plant-derived carbon, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.
    Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.
    Fusion reactor design, development and provision of elemental technology, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク

Companies selected for “Deep Ecosystem” in 3

※Detail isTokyo press releasePlease refer to
  • Company (startup)
    Business Summary
    pitch video
  • Elephantech Co., Ltd.
    Elephantech Co., Ltd.
    Manufacture of flexible printed circuit boards using unique technology to grow metal, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク
  • Methuselah Co., Ltd.
    Methuselah Co., Ltd.
    Development of new treatments for heart failure using cells called fibroblasts, etc.
    pitch video外部 リンク

Collaborative efforts with support measures provided by the national government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, private businesses, etc.

We are working on collaboration with startup-related support measures implemented by the national government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, private businesses, etc.

(An example)
  • - Priority information on various measures taken by the government
  • ・Supporting collaboration within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and with members
  • ・Intermediate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Regulatory Reform Coordinator"

Startup support menu map by Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Chaos map of Tokyo's startup-related measures

Startup support menu list by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Consortium members

A list of support information such as co-creation facilities, funding support, and related events. Please take a look if you are looking for startup support.

(The image below is an image, click to display the PDF)

List of support information such as co-creation facilities, funding support, related events, etc.
Support menu list (PDF)

Initiatives for holding working group events

We set themes based on requests from Tokyo Consortium members, have players from a variety of industries participate, and work to support collaboration in forming working groups and projects. We also strive to foster community by holding members-only events and open events, providing opportunities for networking among members and promoting collaboration through information sharing and dissemination.

Working group being promoted in FY5

Working group progressing in 5

Events

Please check the page below for the latest event information.

ACTIVITY/EVENT
DX/Smart City WG image

Initiatives to collect and share information that will contribute to the development of the Tokyo area startup ecosystem

We have created a dashboard that shows the current state of the startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area. We will continue to collect and share information that will contribute to the development of the Tokyo area startup ecosystem.

Current status of the startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area (as of 2022)

Current status of the startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area (as of 2022)
Current status of the startup ecosystem in the Tokyo area (as of 2022)

Tokyo Consortium Director

  • Keio Innovation Initiative Co., Ltd.
  • Keio University Educational Corporation
  • Nippon Keidanren Federation
  • Japan Venture Capital Association
  • Tokyu Corporation
  • Tokyu Land Corporation
  • Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
  • National University Corporation The University of Tokyo
  • University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
  • Tokyo (secretariat)
  • Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
  • Mori Building Co., Ltd.
  • Waseda University
  • (In alphabetical order)

Tokyo Consortium member

The latest member list isplease use this form.please look at

Tokyo Consortium Terms and Conditions

Startup Ecosystem Tokyo Consortium Terms (PDF)