Goen LLC, aiming to create new businesses led by seniors, has been selected for the Gotanda Volley Acceleration Program 2023! This marks the program's fourth term, with 20 companies being selected for the fiscal year 2023.
The Gotanda Volley Acceleration Program:
The Gotanda-Osaki area in Shinagawa Ward is referred to as "Gotanda Valley" due to its concentration of startup companies. The Gotanda Valley area has attracted significant attention from both within and outside the ward, with the Gotanda Valley General Incorporated Association being established in 2018 to support startups in addressing societal issues and creating a more prosperous future.
To enhance the recognition of Gotanda Valley as a hub for startups, improve local vitality, and stimulate the overall industrial activity within the ward, Shinagawa Ward implements this program to support the growth of startups and entrepreneurs.
This program targets seed and early-stage startups utilizing IT technologies aiming for exits (primarily IPOs or M&As). It provides six training sessions over approximately six months from September 2023 to March 2024. The program supports business growth through seminars contributing to business methods and mindset cultivation, as well as individual advice on business plans. Following the previous year, 0-1 Booster Co., Ltd. is responsible for producing the program. Additionally, major local corporations and other partners provide benefits to participants, supporting entrepreneurs across the entire region.
At the kickoff event, we received congratulations and encouragement from Shinagawa Ward Mayor Morisawa. With the support of Mayor Morisawa, who has experience in starting initiatives, we also presented our business introduction in a three-minute pitch. We will make the most of this valuable opportunity to grow into a company that spreads its wings from Gotanda to Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, and ultimately, worldwide.
【About Program】
【Public Information】
【Collaborating Partner Companies】
Amazon Web Services Japan LLC
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lawson, Inc.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
Terada Warehouse Inc.
Tokyu Corporation
PR TIMES Inc.
Park24 Co., Ltd.
Shinagawa Ward Shinagawa Industrial Support and Exchange Facility (SHIP)
Shinagawa Ward Nishi-Oi Entrepreneurship Support Center
Shinagawa Ward Musashi-Koyama Entrepreneurship Support Center
Gotanda Valley General Incorporated Association
【About goen LLC】
Goen LLC, based in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, led by CEO Ikuya TAKASHIMA, is a seed-stage startup. Initially, the company aims to establish patented technologies that can compete in the global market and create businesses based on collaboration with related companies.
In the meantime, it will focus on two business ideas:
Providing an ecosystem that enhances engagement between supporters and target individuals, aiming to boost support for specific activities.
Developing VPN technology to achieve true zero trust, particularly strengthening the security of IoT devices.
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