Check out some of the exciting programs sponsored by the Innovation Project, and the companies behind them.
AOGU, Inc.
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Elderly welfare
Solution:
Provision of "AOGU Kokoro," an AI conversational device (in a stuffed-toy/plush form) specialized for dementia care
Collaboration:
A pilot study involving ward resident monitors will be carried out. AI conversation devices will be lent to people with dementia, MCI, or suspected dementia, as well as their families, in order to assess the devices' effect on emotional stability for those affected and on easing the caregiving burden of family members.
AINNA Co., Ltd.
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
AI
Solution:
Provides "notreu Concierge Guide," an AI chat service that answers users' questions directly based on information from the website. Through multilingual support and answers tailored to page content, it delivers an experience that allows users to smoothly reach the information they need.
Collaboration:
"notreu Concierge Guide" will be introduced on the Shibuya Startup Support website to conduct a trial covering inquiry response for startups and visitors, information guidance, and multilingual usage support. In addition, by analyzing the content of user inquiries, the project will use the findings to visualize user needs and improve public data and FAQs, thereby verifying how to provide information in a clearer and more user-friendly way.
Too Good To Go Japan
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Environment
Solution:
"Too Good To Go" is a widely used, globally popular food-waste-reduction app that connects, via the app, surplus food from restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, supermarkets, bakeries, and other establishments, food that's still perfectly delicious to eat, with users who want to purchase it at a discounted price.
Collaboration:
A demonstration trial will be conducted with 500 ward resident monitors using the app. Based on feedback gathered from their actual purchasing experience, the project will identify user needs and challenges to help improve the service going forward, while also examining what changes in awareness of everyday food loss/waste emerge through use of the app.
Imvi Labs AB
Malmö-city, Sweden
Industry:
Education
Solution:
VR glasses that can improve reading comprehension and focusing ability (visual accommodation)
Collaboration:
A three-month trial experience at a ward-run (public) elementary school
LegalOn Technologies, Inc.
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
AI・Legal
Solution:
"CorporateOn," an AI counsel service that explains necessary procedures, along with supporting evidence/sources, based on internal company regulations, manuals, and pre-input specialized knowledge.
Collaboration:
Used at the Shibuya Innovation Institute, with internal company regulations, etc. incorporated into the system.
Delight Flow
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Environment
Solution:
Planning and effectiveness verification of measures to improve pedestrian flow/circulation, based on foot-traffic (pedestrian flow) data analysis
Collaboration:
- Providing advice on a circulation project in partnership with aora Inc.'s "Pucre," and implementing incentive measures - Holding a workshop for staff using a pedestrian-flow visualization tool
MamaWell, Inc.
Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki
Industry:
Raising children
Solution:
An online, dedicated health-management support service for pregnant women
Collaboration:
Provides health management support to pregnant women residing in the ward through online consultations and the collection of health data.
Omotete, Inc.
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Industry:
Health
Solution:
"unfre." is a service that provides sanitary/menstrual products inside toilet stalls
Collaboration:
Service provided via devices installed at two locations in the Shibuya City Office main building.
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
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!
