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つくば×ルクセンブルク 

両国のディープテック･イノベーターが集います！

株式会社しびっくぱわーは、スタートアップやベンチャー企業などのあらゆる挑戦を応援するため、株式会社つくば研究支援センターとともにつくば市の施設『つくばスタートアップパーク』の運営に携わっています。

イノベーティブなテクノロジーは社会課題を解決するポテンシャルを秘めています。つくば市には150の研究機関と2万人を超える研究者が日々社会課題の解決に向けて研究し、そこから生まれるスタートアップも近年増加しています。そのつくば市は2022年12月にルクセンブルクの政府系機関であるLUXINNOVATIONとスタートアップ支援に関するMoCを締結しました。

ルクセンブルクは欧州の中心に位置し、国際的かつオープンなビジネス拠点として知られており、政府は研究開発とイノベーションを奨励し、フィンテックや宇宙などディープテックを中心に550社以上のスタートアップが集う魅力的なスタートアップエコシステムが形成されています。日本から進出した宇宙スタートアップispaceはルクセンブルクで月面探査ローバーを開発中であり、また革新的断熱材を開発するつくば発のスタートアップ企業Thermalyticaは、ルクセンブルク政府提供アクセラレーションプログラムに日本のスタートアップ企業として初採択され、今年1月から現地で欧州展開に取り組んでいます。

昨年度、両者はJETRO茨城と協力し、様々な交流を行いました。つくば・東京圏のスタートアップをルクセンブルク現地に派遣し、メンタリングやネットワーキングを実施したほか、ルクセンブルクのテック企業をつくば・東京に招いてつくばの研究機関や筑波大との交流を深めました。

注意：現地参加は事前招待制となっており、一般参加はオンラインのみとなります。ご理解のほど、よろしくお願いいたします。

Innovative technologies have the potential to solve global social issues. Tsukuba City has 150 research institutes and over 20,000 researchers working daily to solve social issues, and the number of startups born from this research has been increasing in recent years. In December 2022, Tsukuba City signed an MoC with LUXINNOVATION, a Luxembourg government-affiliated organization, to support startups. Luxembourg is located in the heart of Europe and is known as an international and open business hub, where the government encourages R&D and innovation, creating an attractive startup ecosystem of more than 550 startups, mainly in deep tech such as fintech and space. Japanese space startup ispace is developing a lunar rover in Luxembourg. Thermalytica, a Tsukuba-based startup developing innovative insulation materials, was the first Japanese startup to be selected for an acceleration program offered by the Luxembourg government, and has been working on European expansion since January this year.

Last year, the two companies cooperated with JETRO Ibaraki and engaged in various exchanges. Startups from the Tsukuba/Tokyo area were sent to Luxembourg for mentoring and networking, and Luxembourg tech companies were invited to Tsukuba/Tokyo to deepen exchanges with Tsukuba’s research institutions and Tsukuba University.

Now that the Luxembourg economic delegation will be visiting Tsukuba, a pitch event titled “Tsukuba x Luxembourg Startup Night 2024” will be held, featuring a presentation by Thermalytica on its activities in Luxembourg and a total of 8 up-and-coming deep-tech innovators from both countries. We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: On-site participation is by advance invitation only, and general participation is online only. Thank you for your understanding.

■ 日時 / Date and time
2024/6/12(水) 16:00〜18:00
15:45〜16:00　開場
Doors open
16:00〜16:03　モデレーターによるオープニングコール
Opening call by Moderator
16:03〜16:07　五十嵐つくば市長による歓迎・紹介の挨拶
Welcome and introductory remarks by Dr. Igarashi, Mayor of the City of Tsukuba
16:07〜16:11　ルクセンブルク使節団代表挨拶
Luxembourg VIP greeting
16:11〜16:15　ジェトロ 河田理事 ご挨拶
Greeting by Ms. Kawada, Executive Vice President, JETRO
16:15〜16:30　株式会社Thermalyticaによるプレゼンテーション
Presentation by Thermalytica
16:40〜16:50　ルクセンブルクのスタートアップエコシステムの紹介
Introduction of Luxembourg startup ecosystem
16:50〜17:00　つくばスタートアップエコシステムの紹介
Introduction of Tsukuba Startup Ecosystem
17:00〜17:30　エレベーターピッチ
Elevator Pitch
17:30〜18:00　ネットワーキング *現地のみ
Networking *on-site participants only.

■ 登壇者 / Speakers
【司会 / Moderator】
・ジェトロ茨城　河内 章 / Akira Kawachi, JETRO Ibaraki
・LUXINNOVATION　ジェニー・ハレン・ヘドバーグ / Hallen Hedberg Jenny, LUXINNOVATION

【ピッチ登壇企業 / Companies】

ルクセンブルク / from Luxembourg

・GRADEL
Ultra-Lightweight structures made of endless filament winding are used in whole mobility and transport sector. Our own developed GRAM technology enables to decrease weight down to 70%. It is a fully simulation driven process from development until robotic additive production. Functions can be added by design. Highest flexibility for realising large 3D structures using high resistant fibers with recyclable resins, meeting thus highest circularity criteria.

・EmailTree AI
EmailTree AI is an all-in-one platform that allows you to build your Knowledge Base (KB) and use it in Outlook, API, RPA, and more. By leveraging NLP/NLU, ML, RPA and GenAI techniques, EmailTree AI significantly boosts email productivity and automates complex tasks, reducing the time customer service and support teams spend on managing emails and other messages.

・Rafinex
Rafinex develops an AI-assisted stochastic topology optimization for safe, lightweight designs. This technology actively manages uncertainty and risks of real-life variability to create uniquely robust designs that remain safe even in off-design load conditions. Anticipating variability effects makes designs more resilient, safe and durable because they do not exhibit stress hot spots when deployed and tend to have better frequency properties. Rafinex’ next-generation algorithms aim to solve product designs for various manufacturing strategies including casting, injection moulding, AM as well as fibre directions in composites. Sector applications range from automotive, aerospace, space, over tooling and heavy machinery to defence.

・Virtual Rangers
Virtual Rangers is a creative studio based in Luxembourg, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. Founded in 2017, the company is dedicated to transforming user experiences across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and entertainment, through immersive and interactive solutions. With a focus on innovation, storytelling, and gamification, Virtual Rangers designs and develops custom VR and AR applications that engage, educate, and entertain, setting new standards in immersive technology. The team’s mission is to make cutting-edge technology accessible and enjoyable for all, bringing virtual worlds to life with exceptional quality and creativity.

つくば / from Tsukuba

・Warpspace
Warpspace is a startup located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki. Warpspace has been developing “WarpHub InterSat”, the world’s first commercial optical communication network in space, which solves the problem of satellites not being able to immediately transmit large amounts of data to the ground. By enabling real-time Earth observation, the network will contribute to improving the efficiency of emergency disaster relief, improving systems, and streamlining logistics.

・BioPhenolics（日本語 / Japanese）
We are a University of Tsukuba startup developing production technology for aromatic biochemicals from renewable biomass. Our strength is the integrated development of smart cells (improved microorganisms) and production processes, and the ability to develop technologies that can be used in the field.

・VeBuIn（日本語 / Japanese）
VeBuIn is an IT company headquartered in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. We provide one-stop IT solutions through our system engineers in India. This enables us to provide high quality, quick delivery, and low cost services. As your IT partner, we will proactively make proposals from the IT aspect to improve your business performance.

・Orbspace
Orbspace is a Tsukuba, Japan-based startup developing a small suborbital rocket called Infinity. The rocket is ultra-reusable and mass-produced, and its high flight frequency will enable new dimensions of safety, operational reliability, and low cost. Highly modular, Infinity is designed for multiple market applications, including space travel, real-time on-demand imagery and tracking, and space debris removal. Low cost in particular is key to solving the space debris crisis.

■ 場所 / Venue
つくばスタートアップパーク *事前招待制 / Tsukuba Startup Park *On-site participation is by advance invitation only
オンライン / Online

■ 参加費 / Entry fee
無料 / free

■ 主催 / Sponsored by
つくばスタートアップパーク / Tsukuba Startup Park

■ お問い合わせ / Contact
つくば市スタートアップ推進室 / Start-up Promotion Office, City of Tsukuba
TEL：029-883-1111
Email：eco054@city.tsukuba.lg.jp