The Kyoto Startup Support Angel Community provides support to startup companies mainly in the deep tech field. So far, we have held the kick-off exchange meeting in March 2021, followed by the second in August.
The selected startup companies pitch their business plans that have been refined with mentoring in advance, the Angel advisors then ask questions and give advice. After that, in the next session, we exchange information and opinions with each other. It is a good opportunity to promote collaboration, business alliances, and financing in the initial period of the early stages.
The kick-off exchange meeting (March 29, 2021 Kyoto)
The 9th Exchange Meeting
The 9th exchange meeting of the Kyoto Startup Support Angel Community was held on Tuesday, December 5 at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel.
This time we welcomed attendees from five startup companies, each of which gave a presentation about their businesses/projects in varied fields from nursing care to space propulsion.
A total of 64 people gathered together, including Angel Advisors, Angel Investors, previous attendees, as well as those belonging to organizations involved in startup ventures, such as financial institutions and venture capital companies. The meeting was also held online.
In addition, this was the first time for us to hold a panel session during the meeting, for which we invited Mr. Osamu Ogasahara, the co-founder of SAKURA internet Inc. as a guest speaker. Attendees from three startup companies in Kyoto joined the session, and they exchanged their views on starting and operating a business.
After the 8-minute presentations by presenting companies, a Q&A session was held, where presenters and Angel Advisors actively discussed the following topics:
・Detailed plans for monetization of the business models that are expected to take a longer time to bring their products or services to market.
・Potential for erroneous detections in products where accuracy is critical. Possibilities for use of the technologies for applications which were not mentioned in the presentations
・Possibilities for expanding these interesting projects into other prefectures.
We strive to continue promoting the activities of Kyoto Startup Support Angel Community as a means to further support the early growth of start-up companies.
| Date and time | Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 15:00-18:00 |
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| Program | 1. Pitches from startup companies, Q&A session ・Almaprism Inc. Shinichi Kasuno, CEO 2. Information Exchange Meeting |
| Venue | Kyoto Tokyu Hotel |
| Sponsor | Kyoto Prefecture, KYOTO Industrial Support Organization 21 |
| Supported by | Kyoto Chiesangyo Sozonomori |
Almaprism Inc.
CEO Shinichi Kasuno
Contributing to treatment of ADHD in children―Research and development of “Japan’s first medical device utilizing video games”
One child in ten is said to have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is a disorder that causes various adverse effects on the future social activities of the children suffering from it. Even though early intervention has been shown to be effective, the clinical field of pediatric ADHD is overcrowded, and thus an increase in the efficiency of treatment is required. Almaprism Inc. is pursuing research and development for “Japan’s first medical device utilizing video games.” The device will raise the efficiency of the treatment of pediatric ADHD by collecting data on “children’s behavioral characteristics” through the use of video games.
aba Inc.
CEO Yoshimi Wie
Excrement sensor design supported by Kyoto Prefecture―Development update after winning first place in the IVS Launchpad
The “Helppad2” is an excrement sensor developed by aba Inc. The product won the first place in the Japan’s largest startup conference “IVS Launchpad” held in June 2023. In this presentation, I will explain the continued development of the product after the conference. I hope this will be a great opportunity for all of you to think about the future of the nursing care field.
Co-EN LOGICAL
CEO Akito Hirose
Starting a business utilizing the resources and potential exercised by students
EN LOGICAL Inc. has launched a number of businesses in various fields including media and human resources, while working with university students in Kyoto as business partners.
Kyoto is known as a student city, with the ratio of students to population being the highest in Japan. How can we utilize these students as resources and exercise their potential to launch businesses?
From an office located in front of Kyoto University, we provide university students in Kyoto with “job opportunities that will lead them to their future careers.”
KeDDii ALPHA Co., Ltd.
CEO Kenji Kedo
E-Commerce site enabling automated quotations for sheet metal cutting―Providing new standards from Kyoto for Japan’s manufacturing industry
My name is Kenji Kedo, and I operate an E-commerce site for laser cutting of sheet metal.
I have realized my idea of providing a sheet metal cutting service by means of an easy ordering system, like the one employed by Japan’s well-known printing company, Printpac.
This ordering system will lead to a reduction of investment in expensive sheet metal fabrication equipment in the industry. It is also possible to support designers and artists by providing materials. We can also provide sheet metal to technical high schools, technology universities, as well as elementary and junior high schools.
We will support your creative activities by cutting sheet metal to your precise requirements.
In addition, we are committed to production processes that reduce CO2 emissions by more than 90%.
Letara Ltd.
Co-CEO and COO Shota Hirai
Development of space propulsion systems using hybrid rocket technology
When a spacecraft such as a satellite performs maneuvers such as leaving or transferring orbit, or taking off and landing in the vacuum of space, a propulsion system that is simple, safe, and fully re-usable is required. As yet there are no existing space propulsion systems (engines) that meet all of these requirements. As a university-originated venture, Letara Ltd, has developed a safe hybrid rocket technology using plastic as fuel. We will realize the world’s first propulsion system using this technology to the development of space propulsion.