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12:20 - 12:50
Fukuoka City Research and Development Startup Growth Support Subsidy 2020 Selection Ceremony
In 2020, Fukuoka City has established a new program to subsidize the expenses for the promotion of business operations for the purpose of supporting the further growth of research and development start-up companies with unique technologies that will drive the city’s economy in the future.
We have invited applications for the program and, after screening, two companies have been selected for the program and a selection ceremony will be held.
We will be holding a ceremony to announce the selection of the project, and we hope that you will be able to attend the presentation by the selected companies.
GUEST
Soichiro Takashima
Mayor of Fukuoka City
Born on November 1, 1974.
He joined KBC Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting in 1997. As the face of the morning in Fukuoka, he anchors show programs and environmental programs.
He was appointed mayor of Fukuoka city in December 2010.
Re-elected in both the 2014 and 2018 elections with the most votes in history, and is now in his third term.
The city has developed a variety of measures in line with the basic strategy of urban management: "Creating a virtuous cycle of urban growth and quality of life".
The number of tourists, the number of business locations, and municipal tax revenues have increased, and the city's reputation for livability and trust in the city government have improved, making it one of the top ten most livable cities in the world.
In March 2014, the city was awarded a special national strategic zone, with a particular focus on supporting business start-ups. The city has been working tirelessly to create an environment for the creation of new value through regulatory reform and other measures.
Fukuoka City is now doing its best to accelerate the "virtuous circle" set forth in its basic strategy and promote "Fukuoka NEXT", a challenge to push the city to the next stage, to realize "Asia's leader in terms of harmony between people, environment and urban vitality".
Kenta Yamato
CEO of KAICO Ltd.
Selected in Fukuoka City Research and Development Start-up Growth Support Project in 2020.
Development and production business of recombinant protein using original silkworm of Kyushu University.
He produces custom-made proteins that other companies cannot produce. He is working on the development of oral vaccines and antibody test kits through partners such as pharmaceutical companies.
Jean Charles Ribierre
CEO of KOALA Tech Inc.
Selected in Fukuoka City's research and development start-up growth support program in 2020.
Next-generation light source technology organic semiconductor laser business
The company is working on the commercialization of organic semiconductor laser diodes, which have long been considered to be a dream technology in the world. Starting with full-screen multifunctional smartphones and wearable biosensors that can be flexibly attached to various parts of the body, the company aims to expand the use of organic semiconductor laser diodes in a variety of fields, which could create the next trend for social innovation.
Takao Hayama
General Manager, Business Development Department
Selected in Fukuoka City's research and development start-up growth support program in 2020.
Next-generation light source technology organic semiconductor laser business
The company is working on the commercialization of organic semiconductor laser diodes, which have long been considered to be a dream technology in the world. Starting with full-screen multifunctional smartphones and wearable biosensors that can be flexibly attached to various parts of the body, the company aims to expand the use of organic semiconductor laser diodes in a variety of fields, which could create the next trend for social innovation.