17 companies were selected! Accelerating business expansion to ASEAN through Leave a Nest’s support
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. was selected by a government agency AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC) to promote “A project supporting overseas expansion through collaboration between Japanese startups and ASEAN local organizations”, then to have selected 17 startup companies to support!
This project received 51 applications from June 3 to July 3, 2024, who are motivated to solve social issues and create local business in the ASEAN region. Interviews were conducted with 24 companies after screening by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, AMEICC, AOTS, and Leave a Nest, and evaluation by an external examination body by Mizuho Bank, Ltd., HIROGIN GLOBAL CONSULTING PTE. LTD., and Japan Finance Corporation. In the end, the following 17 companies were selected for support.
*Please see the bottom of the page for the selected companies and theme overview.
From now on, during the seven-month period from August 2024 to February 2025, Leave a Nest's communicators will provide hands-on support and provide information on local issues and needs, while providing support to various ASEAN organizations (major companies such as conglomerates, government officials, startups, etc.). We provide support tailored to the business stage and industry through individual interviews with companies, incubators/accelerators, academic researchers, etc.
Additionally, on December 10, 2024, we are planning to hold the GLOBAL Bridge Conference, which will also introduce case studies that have led to results through this project.
■About future support details
During the above-mentioned hands-on period, we will hold meet-up events and academic conferences with local organizations where we can expect new local business collaborations on the following dates. By participating in these events and academic conferences, the selected companies will be able to verify their business hypotheses and flesh out their plans while having discussions with accompanying staff from Leave a Nest, Leave a Nest Singapore, and Leave a Nest Malaysia.
Singapore
August 26-27, 2024
・Visit to know Singapore's startup support organizations
・Presentation at the “Global Knowledge Hub Forum” where startup companies and multinational companies from around the world create knowledge
November 14-16, 2024
・Participation in HYPER INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE in Singapore 2024
January 22, 2025
・Attending “Global Knowledge Hub Forum” that leads to reporting results and further business development
Malaysia
August 23-24, 2024
・Participation in the meet-up event “TECH GARAGE SEMINAR” gathering local companies in Cyberjaya Special Economic Zone
・Visit “TECH PLANTER ASIA FINAL” where deep-tech startups gather from 6 Southeast Asia countries
November 21-23, 2024
・Participation in HYPER INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE in Malaysia 2024
January 15, 2025 (water)
・Attending TECH VENTURE MEETUP to report results and lead to further business development
Thailand
August 7-9, 2024 (Water, Wood, Metal)
・Exhibiting at Techsauce Global Summit 2024, Thailand's largest tech event
October 21-22, 2024 (Moon・Fire)
・Participation in a Meetup event with local organizations (co-hosted by True Digital Park)
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)
・Participation in HYPER INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE in Thailand 2025
[Teams Expanding to Singapore]
IntegriCulture Inc.
https://integriculture.com/
Theme: World's first cell culture cosmetics derived from egg yolk placenta
Overview: Aiming to expand the anti-aging market by incorporating the world's first chicken egg-derived cell culture supernatant liquid cosmetic ingredient “Cerament” into skin care products, which was created through cell culture research. We aim to promote animal welfare and reduce environmental burden on cosmetics, which are subject to increased personal consumption as the economy revitalizes and the population matures, and encourage companies in ASEAN countries to achieve SDGs goals.
Sydecas Inc. (NinjaFoods)
https://ninjafoods.jp/
Theme: Building a sustainable next-generation food supply chain
Overview: Based on traditional Japanese technology, this is a texture engineering technology that controls dietary fiber derived from konjac potatoes and uses it as a substitute for sugar, fat, gluten, etc. to create low-sugar and low-fat confectionery and cultured meat. We aim to build a halal-compatible and sustainable supply chain for global expansion.
Thinker Co., Ltd.
https://www.thinker-robotics.co.jp/
Theme: Development and sales of proximity sensors and robot hands
Overview: Instead of relying only on cameras, we aim to revolutionize collaborative robots with a “robot hand that thinks with its fingertips” by supplementing the last inch to the workpiece with a proximity sensor that can grasp the position and shape of objects non-contact and at high speed.
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd.
https://tsubame-bhb.co.jp
Theme: Contributing to decarbonization and food production with unique ammonia synthesis technology
Overview: Utilizing a unique catalyst that can produce ammonia at low temperature and low pressure, we will hedge supply chain risks and reduce transportation costs through distributed ammonia production. We can reduce the cost of large ammonia production, and to contribute to decarbonization as well.
Revox, Inc.
https://www.revox.jp/
Theme: Spreading digital light sources that can be used for various purposes to the world and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society
Overview: Replacing analog light sources essential for inspection, heating, exposure, etc. in semiconductor processes with highly energy-efficient digital light sources leads to reductions in power consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and effective use of resources. We contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
[Companies expanding into Malaysia]
Innoqua Inc.
https://corp.innoqua.jp/
Theme: Innoqua Coral Project
Overview: Coral reefs widely distributed in Southeast Asia are biodiversity hotspots that are home to 25% of marine species, but more than 70% of corals are expected to die by 2040. We aim to balance coral reef conservation and economy through research and development, education in collaboration with the ASEAN region.
Tenchijin Inc.
https://tenchijin.co.jp/?hl=en
Theme: KnoWaterleak
Overview: Underground sewer pipe leakage risk assessment system. A system that evaluates the risk of water leakage in each area within a wide area by analyzing a dataset that combines earth observation satellite data, water pipe data, water leakage history data, etc. using multimodal AI.
manebi Inc.
https://manebi.co.jp/
Theme: AI and human accompaniment support to realize employee education DX in the manufacturing industry
Overview: Break away from the individualization of educational leaders and inefficient learning situations. It provides advanced learning support functions using AI, such as providing Japanese knowledge, digitizing OJT, automatic creation of educational courses and programs, automatic translation, and support for usage bots.
Theme: Business DX robot “ugo”
Overview: The commercial DX robot “ugo” is a hybrid control robot with autonomous driving functions and remote control. Automated patrol work such as security at office buildings and meter inspection at data centers realizes DX of essential services and improves productivity.
Life is Tech, Inc.
https://life-is-tech.com/
Theme: Malaysia expansion of online programming materials for junior high and high schools
Overview: We will introduce online teaching materials for local governments and schools (Life is Tech Lessons), which boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan, to public and private middle schools and high schools (international, bilingual schools) in Malaysia.
LabBase, Inc.
https://labbase.co.jp/
Theme: Asia expansion of research empowerment platform LabBase
Overview: We will expand the research empowerment platform LabBase, which is registered by approximately 50% of science graduate students in Japan, to various Asian countries and provide value to top researchers. We will strengthen ties in the Asian research area, where the number of research personnel is increasing, and contribute to improving the research capabilities of Japan and other countries.
[Companies expanding into Thailand]
ICOMA Inc.
https://www.icoma.co.jp/en
Theme: Mass production in Thailand of Japanese folding electric bike “Tatamel Bike” from Japan
Overview: ”In recent years, Japanese hobby content has been increasing in popularity in Thailand, and the motorcycle market is also large. Our company is developing a highly designed EV motorcycle in a hobby-like appearance, that has been created by toy designer Mr. Ikoma. We are currently negotiating with a motorcycle factory and would like to accelerate local production, sales, and global export operations.
CoLife Co., Ltd.
https://www.colife.co.jp/
Theme: Provision of OS installed in homes and high-quality home services
Overview: In the housing industry, which is accelerating toward stock-based housing, we provide an “OS” and “home services” that manage data based on the idea of ”owner relationship management” that connects housing operators and residents. Creating quality housing and infrastructure for daily life.
scheme verge, Inc.
https://www.schemeverge.com/6
Theme: Reinventing cities
Summary: We solve the world's megacity problem using urban engineering from Japan, which has the world's largest city. Most recently, we are supporting urban development through the use of smart cities using digital technology.
TBM Co., Ltd.
https://tb-m.com/eng/
Theme: Sustainability revolution with new environmentally friendly material “LIMEX”
Overview: LIMEX, a new environmentally friendly material made from calcium carbonate (limestone), can be used as an alternative to plastic and paper. By replacing plastic and paper with LIMEX, we can conserve exhaustible resources such as oil, water, and wood, and also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Tensor Energy Inc.
https://www.tensorenergy.jp/en
Theme: “Tensor Cloud” supporting renewable energy business
Overview: Tenso Cloud, a cloud solution for renewable energy power producers. It provides an operating system in the cloud that is optimized for individual power plants and batteries, enabling the orchestration of countless power plants and batteries, as well as the people and companies that shape the power generation business. By centralizing, optimizing, and automating operations in the renewable energy business, we aim to support explosive growth and create a world where sustainable electricity is delivered when and where it is needed.
Flare Inc.
https://corp.flare.run/en/
Theme: Analysis of driving dynamics of cars and motorcycles using smartphones
Overview: In Thailand, which has the highest traffic accident fatality rate in Asia, the driving trends of car and motorcycle drivers are analyzed and scored using only a smartphone app, and incentives are given based on the evaluation or educational content on appropriate driving is provided to drivers. and build a system to improve driving.