A startup support project, TRIP, initiated by a railway company that has built Japan’s unparalleled safe, stable, and efficient transportation network.
We provide a platform that encompasses railways, transportation, cities, daily life, and more.
With such vast assets, we are seeking startup partners to create innovations with significant social impact.
"TRIP" is one of the innovation clusters selected under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "TIB CATAPULT," a cluster creation project aimed at addressing global-level innovation challenges. Starting in the 2024 fiscal year, the project aims to realize sustainable and smart urban transportation by building partnerships between startups and the railway and transportation sectors, with an emphasis on shared assets and innovative technologies.
Furthermore, the cluster aims to enhance its collaborative framework by inviting new railway and transportation operators to join as core members and by recruiting corporate partners (supporting partners) to actively participate in its initiatives. Through these efforts, the cluster seeks to provide startups with a wide range of support, including fundraising, business matching, promotional opportunities, and fostering innovation in areas such as climate tech, nature tech, and the circular economy.
“TIB CATAPULT” aims to create multiple innovation clusters, transforming the entire city into a field of innovation.
The program is designed to discover promising startups and foster their growth into globally successful ventures.
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