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Monster Lab's Involvement in 'Zeroichi'

In a significant move towards fostering innovation, Monster Lab Japan, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has joined hands with the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for the student entrepreneur acceleration program 'Zeroichi.' This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of social entrepreneurs in Japan. The program is co-managed by Ridilover, a company based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, and Borderless Japan, located in Fukuoka. Monster Lab has pledged its support by aiding the project led by Takumi Komuro, the recipient of the Grand Prize at the 'Zeroichi Final Pitch 2025.'

Understanding 'Zeroichi'

Launched in April 2023, 'Zeroichi' is an innovative public-private partnership program designed to cultivate promising social entrepreneurs. This year's second phase was conducted as part of the 'J-StarX' student entrepreneur generation course, overseen by METI and JETRO. Over 300 students submitted their applications and, after a rigorous selection process, a group of students was chosen to participate in the intensive seven-month program where they developed business plans focused on solving social challenges.

For those interested, the latest information on 'Zeroichi' can be found on their Twitter account and LINE Open Chat.

Purpose of Joining 'Zeroichi'

Monster Lab is committed to executing corporate transformations. By leveraging data and AI technologies in collaboration with diverse global experts, they aim to meet various client needs, including strategic planning, user experience design, modern development, and operational transformation. Through participation in 'Zeroichi,' Monster Lab seeks to share insights gained from past client engagements with aspiring entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to the acceleration of innovation in Japan starting from the 2024 fiscal year.

Support Details

Monster Lab provides assistance in bringing to life the business ideas of students participating in the 'Zeroichi' program. This year, they are particularly involved with the project presented by Takumi Komuro, who won the 'Zeroichi Final Pitch 2025.' Monster Lab supported him by creating design mockups for his pitch and continues to offer aid with the development of a customized API. This innovative project is set to be released soon.

Overview of Collaborating Companies

Borderless Japan

• - Location: 4F Tenjin Futata Building, 3-1-1 Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
• - Representative: Kazunari Taguchi
• - URL: Borderless Japan

Ridilover

• - Location: 2F Iguchi Building, 3-9-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo
• - Representative: Toshiki Abe
• - URL: Ridilover

Monster Lab Japan

Monster Lab is the Japanese entity of the Monster Lab Group, which operates in 12 countries and regions, providing digital consulting and product services. They are dedicated to transforming challenges in the digital space through strategy formulation, experience design, development, and growth foundation building, harnessing global collective knowledge and technology.

• - Location: 4F Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 1-1-39 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Representative: Hiroki Inagawa
• - URL: Monster Lab