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Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Dec 1, 2021

In-store experiments for the future of hospitality — Interview with Kintetsu GHD x PLEN Robotics

The spread of the covid-19 has forced changes in consumer behavior. The digital experience of the customer, from product selection to payment, and the DX of all retail operations are accelerating. We spoke with Kintetsu Department Store, Inc. and PLEN Robotics, Inc. …

Robotics

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In-store experiments for the future of hospitality — Interview with Kintetsu GHD x PLEN Robotics
In-store experiments for the future of hospitality — Interview with Kintetsu GHD x PLEN Robotics

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Oct 12, 2021

Cultivate the Seeds of New Businesses from Inside and Outside the Company

Interview with DAIKIN Technology Innovation Center CVC Office Daikin Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter “Daikin”), a leading global comprehensive air conditioning company, continues to innovate and create new value in the fields of clean air and environment. In order to integrate internal and external wisdom and technology, Daikin established a CVC Office in the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in 2019…

Open Innovation

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Cultivate the Seeds of New Businesses from Inside and Outside the Company
Cultivate the Seeds of New Businesses from Inside and Outside the Company

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Jul 26, 2021

Plug and Play Osaka celebrates its first anniversary!

In July 2020, Plug and Play Japan opened a new office in Osaka, and it has been exactly one year since the opening. Shingo Ando, the Director of Plug and Play Osaka, talked about this challenging yet rewarding year. Thank you note from Director, Shingo Ando (Andy) It is such a pleasure to celebrate the first anniversary of…

Startup

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Plug and Play Osaka celebrates its first anniversary!
Plug and Play Osaka celebrates its first anniversary!

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Jun 8, 2021

Accelerate Digital Twins with Startups — Interview with Obayashi Corporation

Obayashi Corporation has been innovating the construction and urban development scene with the brand message of “MAKE BEYOND — pioneering creation”. Since 2020, Obayashi Corporation has been a part of the Smart Cities program as a founding partner of Plug and Play Osaka. …

Construction Tech

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Accelerate Digital Twins with Startups — Interview with Obayashi Corporation
Accelerate Digital Twins with Startups — Interview with Obayashi Corporation

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Nov 26, 2020

Plug and Play Osaka leads SmartCities; Kick-off Event Report

Celebrating the launching of a new office in Osaka to initiate the Smart Cities accelerator program, Plug and Play Japan held a launching event on October 8, 2020. Under the hybrid format, a combination of offline and online broadcasts, of the event, a total of more than 300 people attended…

Plug And Play Tech Center

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Plug and Play Osaka leads SmartCities; Kick-off Event Report
Plug and Play Osaka leads SmartCities; Kick-off Event Report

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Sep 11, 2019

Startup Interview: From “consumer” to “fan” — the next-generation banking experience — Moneythor Pte. Ltd.

Hello! This is Haruka, the Fintech Program Manager at Plug and Play Japan. Our Summer/Fall acceleration program kicked off in June this year and is now at its climax. In July, we held our “Focus Week” to encourage startups to utilize Plug and Play Japan’s assets. We organized pitch opportunities to…

Fintech

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Startup Interview: From “consumer” to “fan” — the next-generation banking experience — Moneythor…
Startup Interview: From “consumer” to “fan” — the next-generation banking experience — Moneythor…

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Aug 26, 2019

「消費者」から「ファン」をつくる次世代の銀行体験へ — マネーソー株式会社

こんにちは!Plug and Play Japan / Fintech Program ManagerのHarukaです。 6月にキックオフしましたアクセラレーションプログラム(Summer/Fall 2019)もいよいよ佳境に入りました。7月にはPlug and Play Japanのアセットを採択スタートアップへ最大限に活用していただくための強化週間「Focus Week(フォーカスウィーク)」を実施し、企業パートナーへのピッチ機会や資金調達や資本政策について学ぶメンタリングセッション、メディア企業訪問、政府系機関との連携イベントや業界のキープレイヤーとの交流会など、2週間でなんと43件のイベントを開催しました。これからは9月18日・19日に虎ノ門ヒルズフォーラムにて開催する成果発表会に向けて舵を切っていきます。 さて、今回は採択スタートアップインタビュー記事第2段、金融機関向けにパーソナライゼーション・エンジンを提供するシンガポール発のスタートアップ企業Moneythor Pte. Ltd(日本法人名:マネーソー株式会社)の日本法人代表、米岡和希さんへお話を伺いました!

Digital Banking

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「消費者」から「ファン」をつくる次世代の銀行体験へ — Moneythor株式会社
「消費者」から「ファン」をつくる次世代の銀行体験へ — Moneythor株式会社

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Jun 24, 2019

Startup Interview: Financial access and life choices to all people — Digicro Pte Ltd

Hello! This is Haruka, Fintech Program Manager at Plug and Play Japan. The 3-month acceleration program “Summer / Fall 2019 Program” has kicked off on June 3, 2019! With the new theme of Brand & Retail, a total of 69 domestic and overseas startups in five areas (IoT, Fintech, Insurtech, Mobility…

Fintech

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Startup Interview: Financial access and life with choices to all people — Digicro Pte Ltd
Startup Interview: Financial access and life with choices to all people — Digicro Pte Ltd

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·Jun 19, 2019

すべての人に金融アクセス、選択肢のある人生を —

Digicro Pte Ltd インタビュー こんにちは!Plug and Play Japan Fintech Program ManagerのHarukaです。 今月より(2019年6月3日〜)、3ヶ月間のアクセラレーションプログラム「Summer/Fall 2019プログラム」が始まりました!今回から新たにBrand&Retailというテーマを迎え、5つの領域(IoT、Fintech、Insurtech、Mobility、Brand&Retail)において、企業パートナー30社と共に、国内外合計69社のスタートアップを採択しました。 本記事ではS/F2019 Fintechプログラム採択スタートアップで、カンボジアで機械学習を活用したマイクロファイナンス事業を展開されるDigicro Pte LtdのCEO永野雄太さんへお話を伺いました! About Digicro Digicroは自社アプリ『Spean Loan』を通じてカンボジアのUnbank層(非銀行利用者層)に50~1000ドル規模の小口資金を融資しています。機械学習を用いて顧客のスマホから得たビッグデータの活用により、アプリのダウンロード後最短で3分以内に貸し付けが可能。信用度に応じて50ドルから1,000ドルまでの柔軟な融資条件を提供しています。カンボジア国内最大手のモバイル送金業者WingとAPI提携し、顧客は24時間年中無休で現金を引き出すことができます。

Interview Japanese

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すべての人に金融アクセス、選択肢のある人生を —
すべての人に金融アクセス、選択肢のある人生を —

Published in Plug and Play Japan Blog

·May 7, 2019

Vol.2 — Best Practice for Corporations Partnering with Startups

Hi everyone! In my previous article, I shared the challenges between corporate partners and startups. Let’s find out the set of best practice. By adhering to these practices and incorporating them into future partnerships, both startups and corporate partners will have a more fruitful relationship. 1. Establish a Clear Problem Statement Each of our corporate partners…

Innovation

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Vol.2 — Best Practice for Corporations Partnering with Startups
Vol.2 — Best Practice for Corporations Partnering with Startups
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