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ATOMica Co. Ltd. is a company based in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in the planning, management, and expansion of co-working spaces and shared kitchen-cafe facilities. ATOMica provides versatile office space services that cater to various needs, including workspaces, conference rooms, event venues, and educational gatherings. By focusing on maximizing individual potential within collaborative environments, the company enables easy access to innovative spaces tailored to diverse requirements. Additionally, ATOMica offers event planning and management services to enhance the experience and functionality of its facilities.

Paytner is a company that offers an online invoicing platform aimed at supporting freelancers in Japan, a demographic that has been steadily growing. The platform allows businesses to purchase pre-payment invoices sent by their partners, facilitating rapid payment to freelancers within an hour. By enabling invoice purchases before deposits are made, Paytner helps clients manage their funding and payment cycles efficiently, addressing challenges such as access to financial resources and improving the overall working environment. The company is committed to alleviating issues related to funding, credit, and workplace harassment, thereby enhancing the conditions for the freelance workforce.

Paytner is a company that offers an online invoicing platform aimed at supporting freelancers in Japan, a demographic that has been steadily growing. The platform allows businesses to purchase pre-payment invoices sent by their partners, facilitating rapid payment to freelancers within an hour. By enabling invoice purchases before deposits are made, Paytner helps clients manage their funding and payment cycles efficiently, addressing challenges such as access to financial resources and improving the overall working environment. The company is committed to alleviating issues related to funding, credit, and workplace harassment, thereby enhancing the conditions for the freelance workforce.

Koala Tech Inc. is an innovative high-tech startup company, whose goal is to pioneer practical applications of the world's first organic semiconductor laser diode that has been realized in the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) at Kyushu University.

pafin is a technology company providing solutions and platforms for individual investors, formerly named Cryptact. It's the service provider of a cryptocurrency profit-and-loss calculaiton service named "Cryptact", and financial information service named "fintact".

Revorn Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in odor sensing solutions and fragrance artificial intelligence. Utilizing its proprietary 'iinioi AI' technology, Revorn develops products like odor sensors and various software applications that address odor-related issues and needs. Their offerings include consultation services that range from identifying odor problems to crafting tailored solutions. The company aims to redefine the scent experience and foster a rich scent culture by transforming odors into actionable information. Through internally developed sensors and IoT devices, Revorn provides clients with insights into a wide array of fragrances, enhancing their understanding and interaction with the olfactory environment.

Patternstorage Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2019, specializing in cloud-based production management solutions for the apparel manufacturing industry. The company's platform centralizes the management of various processes involved in planning and delivering apparel products, addressing challenges such as labor shortages and inefficiencies in production. By enabling manufacturers to streamline operations through features like material ordering, invoice creation, and schedule management, Patternstorage enhances overall productivity and operational efficiency. Their services also support the miniaturization of products, allowing manufacturers to manage small lots effectively while adapting to fluctuating market demands.

Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Monstar Lab, Inc. provides access to top talent and specialists around the world as the foundation for all of the group’s activities. The company consists of more than 1200 engineers and creators in offices in 26 cities and 15 countries worldwide. The core consultancy arm of the company engineers awesome solutions that perform for clients around the world. In addition, the company’s array of products and services ranging from co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR tech and education programs empower thinkers and makers globally.

Nature Architects, founded in 2017 and based in Minato, Japan, focuses on advancing product design through its innovative algorithm known as Direct Functional Modeling (DFM). This algorithm allows users to directly design the functional properties of products by leveraging metamaterials and additive manufacturing technologies. DFM enables the design of complex features such as motion, kinematics, and elasticity, which are challenging to achieve with traditional design methods. By integrating multiple functions into a single part, the platform streamlines the manufacturing process, making it particularly valuable in industries that require intricate processing and assembly, including automotive, aerospace, and robotics. Nature Architects aims to redefine the relationship between product specifications, material properties, and manufacturing constraints, enhancing the design and production capabilities of its users.

KAICO, Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, established in 2018. The company specializes in manufacturing and selling protein contract expression reagents, diagnostic drugs, and pharmaceutical raw materials. It utilizes a silkworm-baculovirus expression system to produce hard-to-express proteins, which are essential for drug development in the healthcare industry. KAICO's innovative approach involves studying protein design and processing technology through specially bred silkworms, allowing for the mass production of proteins. This capability supports drug researchers in creating new drugs, regenerative medicine, vaccines, diagnostic agents, and reagents, thereby contributing to advancements in medical science.

Save Medical Corporation specializes in the design and development of software and medical devices aimed at treating lifestyle-related diseases through digital therapy. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company focuses on creating programmatic solutions that facilitate behavior change in patients. By promoting partnerships with other organizations, Save Medical enhances its capabilities in digital therapeutics (DTx) and software as a medical device (SaMD). The company's innovations aim to alleviate personnel shortages in the medical industry, ultimately contributing to the optimization of healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes.

Principle Inc. is a home security company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of advanced security systems and solutions. The company focuses on a range of services, including smart room security and elderly monitoring, to enhance the safety and well-being of its customers. By integrating innovative technology into its offerings, Principle aims to provide effective and reliable security solutions for homes.

Farmnote holdings Japan established in December 2016, is a pure holding company with SkyArc Co., Ltd., which operates the web integration business, and Farm Note Co., Ltd., which operates the agricultural IoT solution business.

SORA, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing technology solutions that optimize pricing strategies for the hospitality industry. The company offers an online service that compares prices of various hotels and inns, aiming to enhance the experience for both sellers and buyers. By leveraging advanced technology, SORA strives to create a harmonious balance between economic growth and employee satisfaction in the hospitality sector.

Aeronext Inc. is a Japanese startup focused on the research and development of drone technology. The company specializes in center of gravity control technology, which is designed to enhance the performance and stability of drones during flight. By optimizing the position of the center of gravity based on the drone's attitude and movements, Aeronext enables safer industrial applications of drone technology. The firm is also involved in sales and promotion activities related to its innovative drone solutions.

Creofuga is a startup from Japan’s western city of Okayama which has been providing an online community platform for amateur or semi-professional music composers.

Oneteam will launch to Japanese enterprises as well as Southeast Asian markets. "In Japanese corporations, an increasingly diverse workforce is leading to more consideration being given to alternate work styles, with the recognition that traditional desktop computer-oriented offices need to change the ways they communicate,” says the Oneteam crew in a statement today. They add that Southeast Asian enterprises are hampered by a frequent lack of a workplace intranet and a tendency to use free email services for communication – two problems the Japanese startup is hoping to solve as it tackles a culturally diverse and fast-growing region.

Refinverse, Inc. is a recycling company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2003. The company specializes in extracting synthetic resin materials from used carpet tiles, employing advanced precision processing technology that sets it apart in the recycling industry. With a current recycling rate of 90%, Refinverse aims to achieve a 100% recycling rate in the future. Additionally, the company focuses on refining and recycling chemical materials from various types of waste, contributing to sustainable practices in the chemical products sector.