FEATURE
The Three Pillars of "KYOTO ZONE"
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In collaboration with Kyoto University Innovation Capital, which supports startups leveraging the advanced research achievements of Kyoto University and national universities, we have prepared sessions that showcase the strength of Kyoto's research foundation. These include management strategies aimed at the global expansion of deep-tech startups originating in Kyoto, a "Shibuya vs. Kyoto" debate comparing the ecosystems of the East and West, and a reverse pitch titled "Kyoto: The Capital of Venture," where large corporations present challenges to startups.
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The "Kyoto Qualia Forum," which includes Shimadzu Corporation, SCREEN Holdings, Kyocera, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Horiba, and Murata Manufacturing, is also participating. Through this reverse pitch, we will create opportunities for major corporations gathered in Kyoto to connect with startups from Japan and abroad. We also plan to hold sessions that delve into which capital to partner with and which exits to target, such as "Deep Tech Growth Capital Strategies to Win Globally."
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One of Kyoto's major strengths is the concentration of manufacturing SMEs with high technological capabilities. 'Kyoto Shisaku Net,' a gathering of these key players, participates to support prototype and manufacturing collaborations for deep tech startups. Under the theme 'Crossing the Valley of Death with Kyoto's Fastest Prototyping,' we will introduce a collaborative model that connects research seeds to commercialization and mass production.
Kyoto's strengths are not limited to manufacturing. The content industry, including movies, anime, and games, is also a field that Kyoto is proud to present to the world.
This year, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Uzumasa, the birthplace of cinema associated with Toei and Shochiku, we will hold a special pitch contest that combines the content industry with cutting-edge technology. This event will bring together startups working to sophisticate and streamline content production using AI and other technologies.
PARTNERS
Participating Companies and Organizations
Bank of Kyoto / Kyoto Capital Partners / Community Bank Kyoshin / Kyoshin Social Capital / Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank / Chushin Venture Capital / Kyoto Qualia Forum (Kyocera, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Shimadzu Corporation, SCREEN Holdings, NISSHA, Horiba, Murata Machinery, Murata Manufacturing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto Prefectural University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Ritsumeikan University) / Kyoto Shisaku Net / Kyoto University Innovation Capital / Shimadzu Corporation / SCREEN Holdings / Strike / TMI Associates / Nichicon / Nomura Securities / Kyoto University / Ritsumeikan University / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City, etc.