APTO, Inc.

Name of Representative： Ryo Takashina

APTO, Inc. solves AI challenges through Data-Centric AI development. By providing large-scale datasets, LLM reinforcement learning, autonomous driving solutions, and data collection/annotation SaaS, we support companies and research institutions in Japan and abroad. Our product 「harBest」 supports the entire AI development lifecycle and optimizes training data creation. It supports data collection and annotation, improves quality through task decomposition and manuals, and reduces long-term costs by leveraging platforms and outsourcing.

Qiznalo Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Tomofumi Otsuki

Qiznalo Co., Ltd. provides the world’s first Daily Living Activity Data Collection System. Our wall-mounted, non-wearable “Pinpin Sensor” continuously monitors daily activities while protecting the dignity and privacy of older adults, supporting their independence. Designed to be effortless and unobtrusive, it reduces resistance for those being monitored and eases both the emotional and time burdens on families and caregivers. By detecting changes in daily rhythms and health conditions, it also contributes to preventive care and early intervention, offering a next-generation solution for healthy longevity.

Kohodo Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Masao Kigaki

Kohodo Co., Ltd. is a beverage startup that produces and sells ginger ale crafted from Japanese ginger and botanicals. Leveraging the terroir of our ingredients, we deliver a champagne-class luxury experience to leading restaurants and hotels through visible ginger and a finely tuned botanical blend. As a Japan-born premium non-alcoholic beverage brand, we create value that resonates in markets worldwide.

CogSmart Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Akira Higuchi

CogSmart Co., Ltd., a startup originating from Tohoku University, provides visualization and improvement products effective for dementia prevention. For this purpose, it offers BrainSuite, a test that uses AI to analyze brain MRI and visualize the level of hippocampal atrophy, and BrainUp, an exercise behavior change app that fosters hippocampal development and improves cognitive function, while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to address dementia-related challenges.

Samaria Inc.

Name of Representative： Yuko Yamasaki

Samaria Inc. operates “JAPANMEDIA,” a content platform designed to deliver Japanese manga to fans around the world. Through this business, we combine Japanese storytelling production styles with AI to create and distribute manga and anime globally. By connecting creators and fans, we also generate new value. Our efforts help revitalize the manga market both domestically and internationally, contributing to the growth of Japan’s content industry.

Cierpa ＆ Company, Inc.

Name of Representative： Jun Sugimoto

Cierpa ＆ Company, Inc., driven by its vision of “Realizing a world where profit and sustainability are integrated,” develops and provides the sustainability reporting platform SmartESG, operates the sustainability-focused media site ESG Journal, and offers professional consulting services through ESG Advisory. Through these services, Cierpa aims to establish best practices in sustainability management for enterprises.

SIMPLEX QUANTUM, inc.

Name of Representative： Ryu Saito

SIMPLEX QUANTUM, inc., in collaboration with the University of Tokyo, has developed an AI system that analyzes 30-second ECG waveform data to support monitoring of heart failure status. Because early symptoms are often non-specific and easily missed, patients may experience worsening conditions or repeated hospitalizations even after treatment. The system is designed to work with devices such as 12-lead ECGs and smartwatches, enabling on-demand monitoring in everyday life.

Tokoshie Inc.

Name of Representative： Tatsunori Watanabe

Tokoshie Inc. is a startup transforming the future of manufacturing through AI. Centered on its proprietary AI-CAD, the company automates and accelerates the entire process from design to production. By learning from the expertise of skilled engineers, Tokoshie is building an “Operating System for Manufacturing” that enables anyone to create high-quality products in less time. We are bringing a new era of AI-driven creativity and innovation to the world.

Trans-N K.K.

Name of Representative： Xiaochuan Na

Trans-N K.K. provides generative AI products and solutions that accelerate enterprises’ shift to becoming AI-native. With “N-Cube,” an on-premises AI product that runs in local environments, and applications for meeting minutes, translation, and chat, we enable business transformation while safeguarding sensitive data. We have a proven track record with major corporations and are backed by multiple venture capital firms.

paladeal, Inc.

Name of Representative： Daiki Yamaguchi

Paladeal Inc. is developing and providing a next-generation D2C distribution platform. By combining an AI-driven international logistics automation system with the collaborative EC builder, “collexion,” manufacturers worldwide can sell their products to global consumers with zero upfront cost and zero inventory risk. Influencers around the world can go from product discovery to recommendation and sale in as little as 30 minutes, transforming their personal “trust” into sustainable revenue.

Vcook Inc.

Name of Representative： Shu Kudo

Vcook Inc. operates Vegan Sushi Tokyo, the first all-vegan sushi restaurant in Tokyo, with the mission of bringing authentic Japanese vegan sushi to the world. Since opening our flagship location in Shibuya, the restaurant has received over 500 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 on Google Maps, earning strong support from international visitors. Building on this success, Vcook aims to expand Vegan Sushi Tokyo and the other brands to over 100 locations worldwide, starting from Japan. Through this growth, we are committed to realizing our mission of creating a society where everyone can freely choose a vegan lifestyle.

Metasensing Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Yoshito Okuno

Metasensing Co., Ltd. is a technology company that integrates optical sensing and generative AI to enable anyone to perform high-precision materials and chemical analysis. Through its compact Raman sensor “Raman EYE” and AI analytics platform “MetaSpectraBot,” the company empowers research and manufacturing sites with data-driven innovation and next-generation measurement solutions.

Mokable Inc.

Name of Representative： Akinori Itoyama

Mokable was born from a simple yet powerful idea—coffee you can eat. Blending Japanese craftsmanship with global vision, we transform the richness of the whole bean into a new experience: smooth, versatile, and sustainable. It looks and melts like chocolate yet, delivers the depth of a true cup of coffee. Working with small-scale farmers, we honour the land, the communities, and the future of our planet.

G.K. Monoid

Name of Representative： Anjo Suzue

G.K. Monoid develops an AI-powered end-of-life technology platform called Evertrace. Evertrace helps elderly individuals and their families preserve their emotional legacies by recording and sharing daily conversations, memories, and life stories. By combining empathy and technology, Evertrace aims to ensure that personal memories and family connections continue to live on into the future.

Wrexiv Inc.

Name of Representative： Koki Nasukawa

Wrexiv Inc. provides “GlobalDeal Automation,” an AI agent that automates overseas expansion support and the evaluation of social impact through deep tech cross-border initiatives. It fully automates research, strategy development, sales, marketing, and localization, enabling an end-to-end workflow optimized for each industry and target country. Compared to traditional methods, this solution allows companies to execute global expansion much more affordably, rapidly, and accurately.

esa Inc.

Name of Representative： Kurokawa Chikako

We are committed to achieving zero waste plastic through our unique recycling technology for discarded plastics. Traditionally, multi-layer plastics have posed challenges for material recycling; however, with our proprietary technology, we manufacture recycled material known as Repla, which is reintegrated into recycled plastic products. Through this process, we aim to realize a true circular economy and contribute to mitigating environmental destruction caused by global warming.

Vox Japan.K.K.

Name of Representative： Yoichiro Hara

We offer “WHISKADE,” a matcha beverage system designed to support prolonged cognitive function. Thanks to the balanced compounds found in matcha, Whiskade meets the performance control needs of professionals with irregular work schedules, such as healthcare workers and traders, without the side effects commonly associated with coffee and energy drinks, like caffeine crashes or negative impacts on sleep quality.

AiHUB Inc.

Name of Representative： Rei Sonoda

AiHUB Inc. is an AI research and development company specializing in the Japanese entertainment sector. Through the development of AI orchestration and generative AI foundation models, we provide new creative experiences in various fields, including anime and virtual humans. Our mission is to promote Japanese culture worldwide and support a future where creators can thrive.

AI Picasso Inc.

Name of Representative： Kazuki Miyauchi

AI Picasso Inc. offers a range of innovative products, including the mobile app “AI Picasso”. Additionally, “AI Irasutoya,” a tool for creating illustrations in the popular Irasutoya style. We also operate “AIsozai.com,” the world’s first platform specializing exclusively in AI-generated images. Apart from that, we provide a wide variety of solutions utilizing our expertise in image-generating AI, from new business development to collaborative research, supporting a broad spectrum of corporate clients.

Chrome Vision Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Aya Ito

What doctors say is not what patients hear. But visuals can bridge the gap. We developed Videos for Informed Consent or “V-IC”, an innovative medical video tool that uses actual medical footages to provide clear and precise information about procedures, benefits and risks. V-IC can improve hospital management by significantly reducing doctors’ explanation time, and encourage autonomous patient decision making on their treatment.

cycaltrust inc.

Name of Representative： Takeshi Sue

We are an innovative company with multiple patents for our “cycaltrust authentication system,” which leverages Web3 and AI technologies. This system combines blockchain and AI to ensure product authenticity, supply chain transparency, data consistency, and the reliability of carbon footprint information. We can not only take measures against counterfeit civilian products, but also guarantee the authenticity of specific important materials related to the “Economic Security Promotion Act” and the “Defense Production Base Strengthening Act.”

TopoLogic Inc.

Name of Representative： Taiki Sato

TopoLogic Inc. has developed “TL-RAM™”, a semiconductor memory with more than 10 times the power efficiency of existing technology, and “TL-SENSING™”, a thermal detection sensor with 100 times the speed of current solutions, using new material technology. “TL-RAM™” addresses power consumption challenges in various computing applications, including AI, while “TL-SENSING™” contributes to the electrification and efficiency of automotive and industrial equipment by visualizing and resolving thermal issues in batteries and electronic components.

NeuronX Co.,Ltd.

Name of Representative： Yusuke Hirota

NeuronX Co.,Ltd. offers “Esper” a personal e-commerce consultant powered by AI and natural language processing. It automates complex tasks like data analysis and marketing, powerfully supporting small and medium-sized businesses in improving operational efficiency and increasing profits. Without requiring specialized knowledge, it enables advanced data utilization, allowing you to focus on business growth. Additionally, by replacing high-cost consultants and data scientists, it leads to cost reductions.

PBADAO Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Tadashi Haga

Passion, Literacy, Jumping Let’s play life like a game.
PBADAO Co., Ltd. Is a company with a vision of “designing everyday life like a game,” developing the necessary technology and creativity to realize this goal. We create content and systems using blockchain technology, including creative production, planning, and management of NFTs, as well as app development, smart contract design, and token engineering. Since launching our Web3 business in 2021, we have successfully completed over 70 projects in just two years.

BitQuark CO.,Ltd.

Name of Representative： Koya Onozawa

BitQuark Co.,Ltd.. is a technology company that provides the production and logistics industries with the simulation software, “assimee”. By offering a simulation software with an intuitive UI/UX that anyone can easily use, it can be applied to process design and process management on production sites. Our company aims to democratize simulation software and supports the realization of reducing reliance on individual expertise and standardizing operations in production sites through our solution.

Mathmaji Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Yasunori Hirose

Mathmaji’s purpose is to create a world where every child has equal access to quality educational opportunities. With the mission of “providing quality education to children around the world, regardless of location, age, family background, or income,” we leverage digital technology to deliver Japan’s outstanding educational practices to children across the globe, positioning ourselves as a global educational institution in the private sector.

Miyatani Natural Science Institute, inc.

Name of Representative： Seiji Miyatani

The Miyatani Natural Science Institute is advancing research that aims to contribute to human health and the environment using our unique microbial extraction expertise and biosynthetic platforms. We emphasize sustainable innovation and focus on the development of next-generation probiotics. Utilizing biological methods, we provide innovative solutions and technologies that support environmental protection and health promotion.

Mobispace Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Sho Katayama

We utilize technology that analyzes 3D panoramic images to rapidly discover “microspaces” and facilitate contracts and brokerage services. Microspaces are areas smaller than a parking spot, typically found on the corners of residential buildings or roads. As the number of vacant parking spaces increases across Japan, the rise of EV technology, autonomous driving, and micro-mobility is underway. We “redefine” these spaces for new mobility solutions. Share mobility operators, in particular, seek to improve profitability, and we support them by securing “ports” for their operations. Our services extend beyond shared bicycles to include EV charging stations and vending machines for food, among others. Technically, we segment 3D panoramic images using SAM, analyzing them part by part to determine the presence of microspaces. While many startups focus on analyzing satellite images, we specialize in analyzing 3D panoramic images, an area that has yet to attract much attention.

Yoii Inc.

Name of Representative： Masaharu Uno

We offer a new funding option for startups and small businesses called Revenue-Based Financing (RBF), called “Yoii Fuel”. The feature of Yoii Fuel is that it allows you to quickly and easily procure the growth capital you need now from future earnings, and it responds to the diverse funding needs of companies.
If you are a company that wants to accelerate its own growth through funding, please contact us.

LUNDATTE Inc.

Name of Representative： Chiaki Kimura

LUNDATTE, founded in 2023, is a health brand focused on gut microbiome care to support an ideal lifestyle. Our high-waisted boxer briefs keep sensitive gut warm, ideal for men with IBS (affecting 5% of the global population) who face daily challenges. In 2024, we began our global expansion at a New York exhibition. We aim to deliver comprehensive gut-health services, including supplements and IoT devices, as demand for gut-centered wellness grows worldwide.

Aster Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Masaomi Suzuki

Seismic retrofitting of vulnerable masonry houses with PAINTING.
Our vision is creating a world where people can live safely without the fear of natural disaster. Firstly the mission is striving for Zero earthquake victims.

Aladdin Inc.

Name of Representative： Yuki Kanai

SmartTrashCan identifies waste in 0.2 seconds and immediately sorts it with an internal rotating mechanism, contributing to environmental problem improvement. It operates independently thanks to edge computing. In collaboration with the SALVARE blockchain app, it provides efficient waste transportation, a transparent reward system, and CO2 tracking, realizing a comprehensive waste management solution aimed at achieving the SDGs.

ikigai.inc

Name of Representative： Yuji Mikami

An AI service specializing in personality diagnosis and psychological analysis that can be consulted at any time. As a platform for personality diagnosis, you can receive many diagnoses and advice on how to improve your life. In addition, an original GPT-based AI, which remembers your diagnosis results and chat history, will answer your consultation as a personalized mentor for you. It supports your life with coaching and reminder functions and becomes your one and only partner tailored to your preferences.

Olive Corporation

Name of Representative： Takeuchi Seiji

Olive Corporation specializes in transforming human emotions and states into quantifiable data, harnessing this information for an extensive range of applications. This is achieved through non-contact, non-intrusive monitoring of biometric responses to capture emotional and mental states. All aspects, from data gathering to storage and application, are performed and managed via a cloud-based platform. Our technology is currently applied in various sectors: monitoring employee well-being for workplace improvement, assessing student emotions for educational reform, and analyzing customer responses in retail and e-commerce environments to facilitate and accelerate digital transformation etc.

Qlay Technologies, Inc.

Name of Representative： Tomofumi Nakata

Qlay is an generative AI-powered consumer sentiment research tool for marketers at consumer product companies. Primarily focusing on analyzing qualitative data in preparation for planning new products and brand initiatives, Qlay aggregates consumer feedback from e-commerce sites and social media feeds, processes them through an LLM (Large Language Model) to extract the consumers’ needs and trends, and summarizes them on a dashboard.

Zaimo Inc.

Name of Representative： Takumi Kojo

Zaimo Inc. provides the AI financial modeling platform “Zaimo.ai” for startups to enable easy forecasting and faster growth, which makes it possible to create simple but detailed business numerical plans and intuitive business management with a dashboard. We will develop AI-based management improvement consulting and financing support services on Zaimo.ai and promote our mission of “Make Management Free and Creative” globally.

Digireha, Inc.

Name of Representative： Yuki Oka

Digireha (Digital Interactive Rehabilitation System) is a new type of tool for rehabilitation, which is a combination of digital art and sensors. Digital art and sensors will allow a variety of different interactions, such as linking the motion of the users with digital art.
This includes animals, trains, jewelry… and more!
Rehabilitation professionals are involved in every single application development so that all digital art and interactions lead to effective user movement. Reaching out to touch and chase after the digital art…While playing Digireha mindlessly, users’ body movements become effective for rehabilitation without being consciously aware.
By using Digireha in daily therapeutic training, and engaging with the added entertainment factors, we expect users to increase motivation for constant rehabilitation practice.
Consequently, this will help their proactive social participation.

Tetra Tokyo, Inc.

Name of Representative： Toshi Ichikawa

Tetra Tokyo, Inc. is a trailblazer in the Japanese market, driven by a passion for innovation and disruption. Our flagship creative copywriting solution, ‘Tetra-X.ai,’ redefines ‘targeted, tailored marketing’ by marrying AI with community insights. This approach cuts costs by 50% and enhances efficiency by 80%, revolutionizing how brands adapt to new markets.

Tokyo Robotics Inc.

Name of Representative： Yoshihiro Sakamoto

Tokyo Robotics Inc. is a robot maker that creates news customer value by quickly commercializing cutting-edge robots that are not yet in the market. We aim to expand the fields of robot application to realize a more efficient society. We have been providing force-controllable robotics arms and full-body humanoid robots since the company was founded, and we are currently working primarily on logistics solutions and datacenter remote monitoring solutions.

TRiCERA Inc.

Name of Representative： Iguchi Tai

TRiCERA Inc. operates one of Asia’s largest art marketplaces, TRiCERA ART. The marketplace features over 90,000 contemporary art works by up-and-coming artists from more than 126 countries. TRiCERA ART also operates a resale business where collectors can sell their artworks on the marketplace.

TRINEAR,Inc.

Name of Representative： Shigemasa Fukazawa

“Visualizing Information Beyond the Capability of the Human Eye with a Single Camera”
The Ultimate Visual Solution Suited for AI and IoT. We develop, design, and manufacture cameras equipped with optical systems capable of focusing the full spectrum of wavelengths (from ultraviolet to far-infrared) using a single lens. By utilizing AI on the output images of these cameras, we build a business that specializes in analysis, analytics, and consulting. This camera makes it possible to simultaneously output visible images from visible light to far-infrared on the single-axis.

YuaBread INC

Name of Representative： YANO KENTA

Our mission is to create a new bread economy and contribute to the local economy. We are engaged in the following businesses.

Personal bread delivery service “Pansuku”. Corporate bread service “Pan for You Office”. Business bread sales platform “Pan for You Biz”.

Bakery Innovation Laboratory Japan Co., Ltd.

Name of Representative： Tanaka Yasuyuki

Wouldn’t you like to make and eat delicious bread that is “safe, secure, and good for the environment and the body” using naturally occurring flower yeast?　
Bakery Innovation Laboratory of Japan (BILJ) is the “food” that makes people healthier for a better future through bread, and works to popularize healthy bread as a fermented food.
We have acquired the technology to collect yeast fungi from flowers and cultivate them purely through an industry-academia partnership with Tokyo University of Agriculture. We are conducting further research on the efficacy and fermentation of flower yeast.
We have isolated yeast fungi from flowers that are symbols of local communities and are assisting local governments across Japan in developing gourmet foods for local tourism projects.

RIGHTHAND Co., Ltd

Name of Representative： Akinobu Sugawara

RIGHTHAND Co., Ltd provides a new form of player management by centralising player information that is scattered around the team and collecting data efficiently. By centralising players’ data and videos, we aim to help them choose their future careers. In particular, we want to contribute to the digitalisation of scouting activities by making it possible to discover future talent.

Link T&B LTD.

Name of Representative： Toshihiro Iwaki

Link T&B Ltd. is a venture originating from Nagoya University and engages in business with major automotive manufacturers. We are rolling out next-generation EV charging, key to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). These advanced chargers are designed not merely for easy charging but also to enhance the asset value of EV batteries, representing a novel approach in charging technology. With our innovative services that maximize the investment benefits of implementation, we aim to create an unprecedented EV infrastructure. We also expect to extend this technology to stationary battery stations, becoming a pivotal element in power trading.