The SDGs Challenge 2024 Program, organized by Hyogo Pref. and Kobe City, Japan is designed to strengthen the local startup ecosystem by supporting startups committed to achieving the globally recognized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative promotes the development of groundbreaking products and solutions to tackle critical societal and environmental challenges. It also emphasizes empowering startups to scale and expand internationally, contributing to global social transformation while enhancing the region’s competitiveness on the global stage.

As the program’s highlight, we will host a Demo Day on January 30, 2025 (JST), featuring 10 outstanding startups. We are thrilled to invite you for this online event!

Date

Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Online participation until 5:00 PM) (JST)

Location

Hybrid

In person at KiP
(2F, SMBC Kobe Honbu Building, Naniwamachi56, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo Japan 650-0035)
and
Online

Program Timeline

1:30 PM: Doors Open
2:00 PM: Opening Remarks
2:10 PM: Pitch by 10 Startups
– 3-minute pitch in English,
– 1-minute supplementary explanation in Japanese,
– 7-minute Q&A in both English and Japanese)
5:10 PM: Networking
6:00 PM: Close

 

Note:

• The program is subject to change.
• The order of pitches will be announced on the day of the event.

How to Register

Please sign up via the Google Form.
https://forms.gle/GwSHvdMvHcPC3EFs6

 

Introduction of the Startups

• Cross Medicine Inc. / Yu Iwase, CCO
  Developing an application that estimates emotions from the cries of infants and provides solutions to reduce the stress of parents.
• GLiN Co., ltd / Tom Urabe, CEO
  A service that supports the global expansion of Japanese food and entertainment by solving the challenges of local information gathering in overseas product development through the use of advanced local talent combined with AI, at low cost and in a short period.
•  Innovare Co.,Ltd / Koryu Kawabe, CEO
  Utilizing unused natural rubber seeds to produce bioproducts and contribute to carbon neutrality.
• learningBOX Inc. / Mayumi Fin, Manager, Global Strategy Dept.
  Providing a learning platform that addresses skill gaps, employee turnover, and communication issues. It supports growth with multilingual capabilities and AI features, aiming to improve the quality of workplaces and education.
• Lifeshot Co.,Ltd / Yang Donjin, CEO
  Aiming to become a global OTA specializing in photography to solve the challenges of travelers who want to take beautiful photos at their destinations.
• NEURALPORT / Anna Shimafuji, CEO
  Developing a business that visualizes stress using VR-based eye tracking and AI technology, supporting the creation of high-performance mental health.
• SUNSHIKI Co.,Ltd / Ryo Kubota, CEO
  Developing a feed supplement using Japanese seaweed technology to reduce methane gas emissions from ruminant animals.
• UNITED SILK Co.,Ltd / Takanori Kiyotani, Executive Officer
  Replacing existing materials with sustainable alternatives in textiles, cosmetics, and food through the multifaceted application of silk produced by smart sericulture.

Hosted and Organized by:

Hosted by: Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City
Organized by: NPO Community Link, 2080Ventures

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