The winners of the Japan Startup Award 2023, which is given to companies that have created new businesses with impact that will serve as models for the next generation, have been decided. Science Minister's Award) was selected for "Microwave Chemistry" from Osaka University, which promotes carbon neutral manufacturing.The awards ceremony was held at the prime minister's official residence, where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his cabinet ministers presented certificates of commendation to the executives of the winning companies.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd., which received the university start-up award, utilizes microwaves, which are one of the electrification technologies, and is a highly versatile technology that can be used for all heating processes. We are taking on the challenge of “platform-type business” in the world of manufacturing, which we are good at.Currently, we are launching more than 60 joint projects with domestic and foreign companies and institutions.
Gojo & Company, which develops microfinance businesses in developing countries, won the Global Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award), and Mitsumore, which provides services that lead to improved labor productivity, won the Diversity Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award). was
The Agriculture Startup Award (Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award) goes to Vivid Garden, which operates a direct mail order site, and the Medical and Welfare Startup Award (Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award) goes to Mirairo, which aims to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and companies based on the digital handbook for the disabled. ”, Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Startup Award (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award) was decided by “Andpad”, which operates a construction management application for construction sites.
In addition, the judges' special prize was awarded to ispace, which aims to develop lunar resources, Cure App, which operates a treatment app, and Tsubota Lab, which developed violet light irradiation glasses that are said to suppress myopia. .
reference:[Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry] Award ceremony for "Japan Startup Awards 2023" held
