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Commercialization Support in the Key Fields
Since Fiscal Year 2018, we have provided commercialization support, with a view toward the post-practical application phase, for companies selected for Fukushima Prefecture’s “Project to Promote the Practical Application and Development for Regional Reconstruction” .
We conduct site visits and provide support to address the individual challenges faced by the 200 companies and 228 projects (as of June 2025) selected for the “Innov-e Practical Application Subsidy” since Fiscal Year 2016.
Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework: Project Promotion Program for Key Fields
To date, we have visited and provided support to 200 companies and 228 projects (as of June 2025) that have been selected for the “Regional Revitalization Practical Development Promotion Project” (since fiscal year 2016), helping them address the specific challenges they face.
Specific Support Activities
Commercialization Support (Fiscal Year 2018–)
We provide tailored support to address individual challenges, including market research, technical problem-solving, business matching for sales channel development, formulation of sales strategies, and advice on fundraising.
Total Visits: 229 (Fiscal Year 2024)
Cases Resulting in Commercialization: 10 (Fiscal Year 2024)
Cumulative Total: 129 (as of the end of Fiscal Year 2024)
Intellectual Property Strategy Support (Fiscal Year 2019–)
As part of our support for practical application and commercialization, we provide professional assistance from patent attorneys to address intellectual property-related challenges and needs.
Primary Support Services
・Preparation of current status analysis reports
・Conducting prior art searches, literature searches, patentability assessments, and trademark searches
・Representation services for patent, trademark, and design applications
Support for Accelerating Commercial Distribution (Fiscal Year 2021–)
For products that have reached the commercialization stage (i.e., those that have begun business negotiations), we provide support aimed at enhancing sales performance.
Support Menu
・Hosting seminars on trade fair participation
・Support for exhibiting at trade fairs in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and other regions
・Business matching support at exhibitions
・Providing opportunities for in-depth consultations with industry experts regarding market trends
Pitch Events
We host pitch events in Tokyo to facilitate collaboration and partnerships with major corporations, promote business matching for fundraising from financial institutions, venture capital firms (VCs), and corporate venture capital firms (CVCs), and provide networking opportunities.
Media Briefing
We are holding a press conference primarily for media outlets to share the results of projects and participating companies that have utilized the “Innovation Commercialization Grant” and “Fukushima Tech Create (FTC)” with people both within and outside Fukushima Prefecture.
Networking Event Between Students and Companies in the Hamadori Region of Fukushima Prefecture and Other Areas
We are hosting networking events aimed at encouraging college students in Fukushima Prefecture to consider future employment in the Hamadori region and other areas of the prefecture (Innovation Zones).
