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SherLOCK Inc. Joins the Acceleration Program with Industry Leaders

SherLOCK Inc., headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, is excited to announce its selection for the 'Kampo Life - Aflac - Japan Post Acceleration Program 2025.' This announcement comes following a successful pitch event on July 24, 2025, where innovative ideas, feasibility, competitive advantages, and growth potential were thoroughly evaluated. Notably, SherLOCK was chosen as a collaborative partner for Aflac Life Insurance Company, marking a significant milestone for the startup.

About the Acceleration Program

The 'Kampo Life - Aflac - Japan Post Acceleration Program 2025' is co-hosted by prominent entities including Kampo Life Insurance Co., Aflac Life Insurance Co., Japan Post Co., and Aflac Ventures Japan. This program aims to foster collaboration between startups and established companies to address increasingly diverse and complex market needs while developing new business ventures. In 2025, the program will focus on five key areas, including marketing, customer experience improvement, and business reform. After rigorous initial and secondary evaluations, startups were selected based on their performance in the final pitch event.

Collaboration Theme with Aflac

As a company dedicated to AI security, SherLOCK proposed a collaboration focused on enhancing customer experience and business reform through AI risk management. SherLOCK's innovative offering, the 'SherLOCK AI Gateway,' aims to provide comprehensive AI security solutions. The three-stage evaluation process culminated in the final pitch event, where SherLOCK and one other company were elected to work alongside Aflac Life Insurance Company based on various criteria, including novelty, feasibility, and growth potential.

Future Prospects

Moving forward, SherLOCK will initiate discussions with Aflac's representatives to refine collaboration proposals in anticipation of the upcoming demo day later this year. The surge in AI applications has not only transformed enterprise operations but has also penetrated everyday life. Consequently, there is an increasing fascination and critical importance surrounding AI security and ethics. Through this collaboration, SherLOCK intends to merge Aflac's business assets with its expertise in AI security technologies. This integration aims to bolster enterprise-level AI safety measures while driving the evolution of existing businesses and the creation of new commercial opportunities. SherLOCK is committed to crafting a safer and more secure AI societal future.

About SherLOCK

SherLOCK is a startup that specializes in providing cutting-edge AI security and safety solutions tailored for AI development firms and users. Our mission is to ensure that AI operates safely and trustworthily, contributing to a world where the prosperity of AI innovation enhances the well-being of people everywhere. SherLOCK acts as a bridge between businesses, government, and academia, aiming to implement evidence-based AI security measures that support AI innovation.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: SherLOCK Inc.
• - CEO: Teresa Tsukiji
• - Established: January 2024
• - Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001
• - Business Scope: Development, sales, and provision of AI security solutions
• - Website: SherLOCK

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this press release, as well as for more information about SherLOCK and product demonstrations, please reach out to our public relations department.

• - Email: [email protected]
• - SherLOCK Website: SherLOCK
• - Note Site: SherLOCK Note
• - Customer Support: Contact Form