Check out some of the exciting programs sponsored by the Innovation Project, and the companies behind them.
Syncs.Design
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Design/Environment
Solution:
Provides Syncs.Earth, a circular platform for regenerative fashion
Collaboration:
Pilot project exploring a biodegradable materials at Miyashita Park
Japan's Venture Academy
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Education
Solution:
Entrepreneurship academy for students.
Collaboration:
Providing space at Shibuya Bridge startup hub.
Japan Beauty Industrial Revitalization
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Health
Solution:
Workplace support for female hairstylists experiencing menopause.
Collaboration:
Hosting events in collaboration with local clinics and hair salons.
Halu
Kyoto City, Kyoto
Industry:
Welfare
Solution:
Portable chairs for children with and without disabilities
Collaboration:
Installation at "Neuvola", a childcare support organization in Shibuya
MediEngine Inc.
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Welfare
Solution:
Torahos (Travelers’ Hospital) is a multilingual online medical service designed for travelers in Japan. Patients can consult with experienced doctors from their hotel room within 30 minutes. Medications are delivered within 24 hours* through partner pharmacies. The service is fully covered by travel insurance and is available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, Italian, and Spanish.
Collaboration:
As a proof of concept in Shibuya Ward, QR codes have been placed at hotel front desks and in guest rooms, allowing foreign visitors to easily access medical consultations in multiple languages.
THE BOSAI Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, Japan
Industry:
Disaster Prevention
Solution:
A droplet-shaped light that solves the problem of darkness during power outages caused by disasters
Collaboration:
Distributed to disaster management division staff, evacuation shelter management committee members, participants of the Shibuya Disaster Preparedness Caravan, and students from schools participating in the Disaster Preparedness Caravan.
NovolBa Inc.
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Industry:
Sustainable Environment
Solution:
Subscription Service for Reused Office Furniture
Collaboration:
Rented a counter at Shibuya Bridge
PBADAO Co., LTd.
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo , Japan
Industry:
IT/Environment
Solution:
A platform where walking earns points that contribute to corporate carbon credit purchases
Collaboration:
PoC at DIG SHIBUYA
Urban-X Technologies, Inc.
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Town planning
Solution:
Road Inspection AI
Collaboration:
Collaborated with Shibuya City Office to run a 10 km vehicle within the ward and measure data.
Studio Prairie, Inc.
Shibuya-ku. Tokyo
Industry:
IT
Solution:
Pilot program using digital business cards.
Collaboration:
Free use of corporate account service for digital business cards at SSS
What opportunities exist in specific sectors? Who to partner up with? Shibuya Startup Support’s team is happy to help. Hop on an online call to speak to one of our staff today!
