Esamat Awarded the Shinigawa Business Contribution Prize for 7th Year

Esamat Receives the 7th Annual Shinigawa Business Contribution Award

Esamat, a company based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has launched a groundbreaking IoT inventory management system, SmartMat Cloud, which has garnered significant attention in the tech industry. Recently, Esamat received the prestigious Shinigawa Business Contribution Award from the Shinagawa Business Club in recognition of its achievements and innovative efforts within the startup sector.

Overview of the Shinigawa Business Contribution Award

The Shinigawa Business Contribution Award is an initiative sponsored by the Shinagawa Ward and Shinagawa Business Club. This award acknowledges companies that actively respond to social demands for multifaceted value creation, emphasizing community contribution, environmental consideration, and cultivation of a better workplace environment. The intention behind the award is to encourage businesses and entrepreneurs that align with these principles, thereby promoting the revitalization of the local economy and the growth of industries in Shinagawa.

Reasons for Awarding the Startup Encouragement Category

Esamat’s notable achievement in receiving the Startup Encouragement Award stems from its contribution to digital transformation in major manufacturing industries through the SmartMat Cloud platform and its impressive growth as a representative startup of Shinagawa.

Key Evaluation Points:

1. Contribution to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: The rollout of SmartMat Cloud has significantly aided large manufacturing firms in their digitalization efforts.
2. Technical Commitment to the Industry: Co-CEO Hidetoshi Hayashi's role as the executive director of the Manufacturing DX Association showcases Esamat's dedication to advancing technology across the sector.
3. High Growth Potential: With a total fundraising of 3.6 billion yen to date, Esamat stands out as a rapidly growing startup in the region.

Award Acceptance Statement from CEO Takayuki Shiga

In a statement regarding the award, CEO Takayuki Shiga expressed gratitude, stating, “Receiving the esteemed Shinigawa Business Contribution Award for Startup Encouragement is an incredible honor. Over the past five years, we’ve navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and seamlessly transitioned our offices in Shinagawa twice. This recognition reaffirms our steadfast commitment to being based in Shinagawa. We view this award as validation of our willingness to take on new business challenges. Moving forward, we are committed to further innovation and efforts to benefit Shinagawa.”

About SmartMat Cloud

SmartMat Cloud is a comprehensive digital solution that utilizes IoT technology to visualize and automate inventory management. This platform transforms the traditionally labor-intensive process of inventory counting into a highly efficient, automatic process. It provides real-time inventory visibility, a feature previously unattainable with manual methods, and allows for complete automation of ordering, thereby enhancing efficiency. Since its inception in winter 2018, SmartMat Cloud has been adopted by over 1,200 businesses, ranging from manufacturing and service sectors to healthcare.

Explore SmartMat Cloud Here: SmartMat Website

About Esamat

Esamat aims to revolutionize the flow of daily materials through cutting-edge IoT-based stock management solutions. The company, founded in November 2014 and located in the South Wing of Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, specializes in automating inventory counting and ordering processes for B2B clients, particularly in manufacturing and healthcare.