Scrum Studio and Hakuhodo are launching AgeTechX, a new hub for AgeTech innovation.

"AgeTechX" is a global business collaboration program initiated by Scrum Studio, a venture capital company based in Silicon Valley and Japan, and "Hakuhodo Senior Business Force," dedicated to creating senior-focused businesses with a consumer-centric approach.

In this program, partner companies and startups from around the world will collaborate to address the challenges of aging through technology, co-creating valuable services and applications from a consumer perspective, beyond the perspectives of industry and technology.

Note: The Global Co-Creation Program is a new initiative to facilitate innovative business ideas and service expansion by connecting large corporations from various industries with startups worldwide possessing outstanding innovative technologies and applications. With the participation of expert mentors from various fields and advanced municipalities, the program promotes collaborative business ventures between companies across industries and startups.

AgeTechX is eagerly awaiting your entries.

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For the accepted companies and organizations that pass the screening process, there will be a co-creation period of approximately six months. During this time, you will refine your business ideas, drive them towards validation and implementation, and present the results and processes at the Demo Day. It's worth noting that for the startups selected in this term (2023), there is potential for collaboration with partner companies and other related entities as long as AgeTechX activities continue.

​1​ The business stage of startups is not a limiting factor for application. Even non-incorporated groups or teams can apply. However, if you are a minor, please obtain prior consent from your legal guardian before applying. You can still apply if you have received third-party funding or are participating in a similar program organized by another company, but please ensure to confirm and obtain consent from the respective investor or organizing company at your own responsibility. We welcome business themes that have already launched services or have a clear plan for service launch.

​2​ The content of the application plan must comply with public order and morals. Intellectual property rights of the application plan belong to the applicant. However, please take responsibility for rights protection procedures at your own expense as needed during the entry process. In the case of services developed collaboratively with sports organizations or participating companies during the program period, discussions will be conducted between the parties. Ensure that your entry does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties, such as copyrights. The overview of the application plan may be publicly disclosed, so please consider this before applying. We will not use application plans that were not selected without the applicant's consent. Additionally, be aware that we and our affiliated companies may independently develop or implement similar products, services, etc., unrelated to the application plans. The costs associated with the application are the responsibility of the applicant. We cannot respond to individual inquiries regarding the screening process. Please note that application materials will not be returned. Materials may be shared with program partner companies. After acceptance, we request your participation in events as per the program schedule. Applications are accepted through Google Form. For file uploads, a Google account login is required.

「AgeTechX」は生活者発想でシニアビジネスを創造していく「博報堂シニアビジネスフォース」と、シリコンバレーと日本を拠点にしているベンチャーキャピタルであるスクラムベンチャーズの関連会社、スクラムスタジオが立ち上げたグローバル事業共創プログラムです。
パートナー企業と国内外のスタートアップが協業し、「健康・長寿・人生100年時代」をテーマとしたエイジングの課題をテクノロジーで解決することで、産業や技術の視点だけではなく、生活者視点で価値の高いサービス及びアプリケーションを共創していきます。

注：グローバル事業共創プログラムとは、業種を超えた大企業と優れた革新技術やアプリケーションを持つ世界中のスタートアップが斬新なビジネスアイデアの実現とサービス拡大を促進する新しい取り組みです。各領域の専門家メンター、先進自治体の参加も得て、業種を超えた企業間やスタートアップとの事業共創を進めます。