GLOCALINK Inc.Center of Garage (hereinafter “COG”), operated by (Headquarters: Sumida Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshinobu Osaka), hasInternational College of TechnologyWe invited students from [name] to deepen their interactions with the startups moving into the space.

At COG, we place great importance on providing the next generation with access to startups that are tackling the challenge of bringing research findings to practical application in society, thereby inspiring high school and technical college students to consider technology and manufacturing as potential career paths. For this event, we hosted the visit with the goal of allowing participants to witness, through pitches and Q&A sessions with our resident companies, how entrepreneurs tackle social issues and the process by which technology evolves into a viable business.

On the day of the event, 12 students from the International College of Technology visited COG. Venture companies based at COG—including Otanari Company, Inc., Xiberlinc, Inc., and cynaps, Inc.—gave presentations on their businesses and cutting-edge initiatives. After the pitches, the group split into three smaller groups, and the students engaged in a Q&A session with the resident companies about technology and what it’s like to work at a startup, making it a mutually beneficial experience for everyone.

＜参加企業＞

■ The Ototo Company, Inc.
Guided by the vision of “Unlocking Business Resources on a Glocal Scale,” we develop industry-specific SaaS solutions for managing and utilizing assets and skills.
We aim to build a platform that makes it possible to visualize the company’s untapped assets—such as equipment and employee skills—and efficiently manage and utilize them both internally and externally (through “neighboring” relationships).
We are promoting collaboration across departments and companies to foster an environment where we can work together to solve problems.

■ CYNAPS Corporation
With the goal of accelerating the realization of a society where “IoT is the norm,” we are committed to developing products that allow users to reap the benefits of technology without being overwhelmed by it.
We are working toward a sustainable future by offering products such as “BA CLOUD,” which reduces the power consumption of ventilation and air conditioning systems by up to 50 percent; “hazaview,” which provides remote monitoring and alerts using high-precision NDIR CO₂ sensors; and “LIMZERO,” an IoT development support platform that provides a comprehensive suite of services, including cloud infrastructure and apps.

■ Instalim, Inc.
By integrating our proprietary 3D printer designed specifically for prosthetic legs with 3D CAD software that enables automated design through machine learning, we provide prosthetic legs to the world that combine short lead times, high quality, and affordability. Through this approach, we strive to achieve a fit and durability optimized for each individual’s body, supporting the restoration of the freedom to walk and an independent lifestyle. Through collaboration with medical institutions, prosthetists, and researchers, we have established design standards. We are reducing regional disparities through remote measurement and cloud-based production, while using data to expedite fitting adjustments and maintenance. We are also working to reduce our environmental impact through a sustainable supply chain.

COG is an incubation facility for startups aiming to bring research findings to market. By connecting investors (such as venture capital firms), researchers, small local manufacturers, and established companies with people and technologies both domestically and internationally, COG contributes to the creation of businesses that will change the world.

◆Gloka Link Corporation
Rep: OSAKA Yoshinobu
Address: Center of Garage, 1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
URL:https://glocalink.com

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Glocalink Corporation Contact: Takagi
Phone: 050-1746-2770 Email:[email protected]