Osaka Prefecture is working with affiliated organizations across Osaka to build a global startup ecosystem.
As part of these efforts, the Osaka Industrial Bureau is implementing the “Osaka Entrepreneur Growing Up Project” to support the discovery and growth of promising entrepreneurs.
On August 9 (Tuesday), a business plan contest was held. Nine entrepreneurs recommended by startup support organizations passed the first screening and took to the podium. The following three individuals have been selected for the first and second prizes.
The award winners will be provided grants in addition to hands-on support to achieve steady growth.
Additionally, special prizes were awarded by sponsoring companies and organizations.
1. First and Second Place Winners and Nominating Organizations
<First Place>
〇 Mr. Yuki NASU, Rikusui Co., Ltd.
(Revolution in Aquaculture! Land-based Aquaculture, Such as Blow Fish and Salmon in Osaka, to be Passed onto the Next Generation for Local Consumption)
[Recommending Organization: Misaki Town]
＜Second Place＞
〇 Mr. Daiki TANAKA, Sales Navi Co., Ltd.
(For a Future Where Everyone Can Produce Results! A Standardized Sales System Where an AI Coach Gives Optimal Sales Solutions)
[Recommending Organization: Heartland Tax Corporation]
〇 Mr. Tsubasa SUGAI, Deli Farm Inc.
(Contributing to the Development of Agriculture! Urban Agriculture That Enables the Production and Sale of High-quality, Highly Functional Vegetables)
[Recommending Organization: Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.]
■ Award Information
Grants will be provided in addition to three months of hands-on support
・First Place: Grant for one year (up to 1 million yen/year)
・ Second Place: Grant for one year (up to 500,000 yen/year)
2. Special Sponsorship Awards
■ Kansai Mirai Bank, Limited (*awardees selected by the bank)
[Special Grand Prize] 1 million yen
1 million yen
〇 Mr. Yuki NASU, Rikusui Co., Ltd.
[Special Prizes] 300,000 yen
〇 Mr. Mitsuhiro NOMURA, ORAM Corporation
(Contributing to Resolving Labor Shortages and Reforming Work Styles! A Remote-Control System That can be Installed on any Construction Machine)
〇 Mr. Daiki TANAKA, Sales Navi Co., Ltd.
〇 Mr. Tsubasa SUGAI, Deli Farm Inc.
■ Nakanishi Metal Works Co., Ltd. (*awardees selected by the company)
[Special Prizes] 200,000 yen
〇 Mr. Mitsuhiro NOMURA, ORAM Corporation
〇 Ms. Nami NISHIO, Photo Studio N+
(Bringing Smiles to Cancer Patients and Their Families! Project to Promote Positive Awareness About Cancer Through Photography)
■ The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kinki Chapter (*awardees selected by the association)
[Special Prizes] 100,000 yen
〇Mr. Yuki NASU, Rikusui Co., Ltd.
〇 Mr. Mitsuhiro NOMURA, ORAM Corporation
〇Mr. Udai HIRANO, Nihon Teishin
(True Regional Revitalization! Development of Next-generation Mass Media Business Utilizing YouTube!)
■ Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (*awardees selected by the company)
[Special Prizes] 50,000 yen
〇 Mr. Daiki TANAKA, Sales Navi Co., Ltd.
〇 Mr. Yuki NASU, Rikusui Co., Ltd.
〇 Mr. Mitsuhiro NOMURA, ORAM Corporation
*For details on the supporter awards, etc., please see the website below.
https://allosakakigyo.jp/contest/audience/