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Innovative Seminar on Local Industry and Space Collaboration

On July 10, 2025, a significant seminar themed "Local Industry x Space" will take place, co-hosted by 01Booster, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and SPACETIDE. This event promises to explore how local industries can leverage space technologies and foster new collaborations.

The seminar aims to highlight successful case studies of utilizing space data and constructing supply chains for space-related equipment through panel discussions featuring key stakeholders. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the creation of new industries through collaboration between startups, local businesses, municipalities, and financial institutions. This is an excellent opportunity to network and discover actionable hints to take the next step in the integration of space and local industry.

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants from across the country to either attend in person or join online. The venue for the seminar will be VISION CENTER TOKYO TORANOMON, located in Minato, Tokyo.

Event Details:

• - Date: July 10, 2025
• - Time: 17:40 – 20:10 (Doors open at 17:30)
• - Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
• - Venue: VISION CENTER TOKYO TORANOMON, 2-4-7 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, 4F T-LITE
• - Capacity: 80 participants for the on-site event (registration will close once this limit is reached)

Agenda Chronology:

• - 17:40 - 17:50: Opening remarks and welcome talk from JAXA
• - 17:50 - 18:40: Session 1: "Space Startups x Satellite Data x Resolving Local Issues"
• - 18:40 - 19:30: Session 2: "Local Manufacturing Businesses x Space Supply Chains"
• - 19:30 - 20:05: Networking session for speakers and participants
• - 20:05 - 20:10: Closing remarks

Panel Discussion Speakers:

Session 1: Space Startups x Satellite Data x Local Issue Resolution

• - Nobuto Higuchi, COO, Tenchi Jin Co., Ltd. (JAXA Startup)
• - Takeshi Akutsu, CEO, Penetrator Inc. (JAXA Startup)
• - Hayato Kumeura, CEO, DATAFLUCT Co., Ltd. (JAXA Startup)

- Moderator: Koichi Fujihira, Producer, New Business Promotion Division, JAXA

Session 2: Local Manufacturing x Space Supply Chains

• - Koji Yamaguchi, President, Next Generation Space System Technology Research Association
• - Gou Kameguchi, Mechanical Industry Section Chief, Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
• - Aoi Kanega, Section Chief, Ibaraki Prefecture, Science and Technology Promotion Division

- Moderator: Taichi Nakao, AXELA Program Manager, SPACETIDE

Networking Opportunity:

At this event, attendees will have the chance to engage with speakers, space municipalities, space startups, and fellow participants for networking. A matching bulletin board will be set up to facilitate connections, ensuring participants can find solutions to their challenges and establish meaningful relationships. If you're interested in listing your needs on the bulletin board, please indicate this when you register.

01Booster believes in the power of business collaboration to change the world. They facilitate open innovation programs that connect large corporations with startups, help develop new project initiatives, and manage venture investments through their group company, 01Booster Capital. They also run various initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and fostering new ventures.

This seminar represents a pivotal moment for networking and innovation, setting a strong foundation for future space and industry collaboration.