Kuradashi Extends Application Deadline for University Research Program
Kuradashi, a company promoting social good through its marketplace initiative, has announced an extension to the application deadline for its university joint research program to June 8, 2025. This initiative aims to foster meaningful research that addresses pressing social issues through funding and resource support.
About Kuradashi
Kuradashi is based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, under the leadership of CEO Kohei Kawamura. Their mission emphasizes being a social good company with a vision of minimizing food loss in Japan. By leveraging the Kuradashi Fund, they are committed to tackling various social challenges, focusing particularly on education as a pillar for fostering the next generation. The company considers educational support vital in contributing to a socially responsible society.
Since its inception, Kuradashi has been actively involved in initiatives like the SDGs special courses to bolster educational efforts. In 2024, they introduced research support for university and graduate school seminars and research labs, collaborating with Ibaraki University and Hosei University to conduct joint research projects. This strategy not only strengthens foundational support in the education sector but also significantly contributes to nurturing future social entrepreneurs through collaborations with students.
The Extended Application Deadline
The opportunity to apply for support under the joint research program was previously set to close on May 18, but Kuradashi has decided to prolong this period to encourage broader participation from various seminars and research labs. Selected research teams will receive financial backing of up to 1.5 million yen total across three groups, along with access to Kuradashi's extensive network and resources.
Application Overview
Research Support Details
- - Funding Amount: 1,500,000 yen in total for up to three organizations.
- - Support Includes: Research expenses, access to Kuradashi's resources and expertise.
- - Eligibility: Research themes must align with one or more of Kuradashi's materialities.
- Examples of themes could include:
- Realizing a social good world through funding for NPOs and social impact measurement.
- Reducing food waste and its environmental impact.
- Improved access to nutritious food for communities, like children's food shelters or smart agriculture.
This call for applications reinforces Kuradashi’s pledge to facilitate research that addresses societal challenges and contributes to the cultivation of future social entrepreneurs.
The Kuradashi Fund
The Kuradashi Fund was created to support social contribution activities and is utilized for various projects, including local revitalization, food bank support, educational endeavors, and sustainability discussions.
Conclusion and Social Marketplace
Kuradashi continues to innovate with its social good marketplace, where consumers can make impactful choices while shopping. By reducing food waste, the marketplace offers affordable products that might otherwise be discarded, with a portion of profits directed towards environmental protection and disaster relief forms through various organizations. This aligns with Kuradashi's goal of supporting all 17 SDGs, creating a new era of shopping that not only benefits customers but also positively affects society.
For more details about Kuradashi and to engage with their initiatives, visit
Kuradashi's Official Site.
About Kuradashi
Founded in July 2014, Kuradashi is spearheaded by Kohei Kawamura, headquartered at 5F Meguro Center Building, 3-2-1 Kamiyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 141-0021.
Kuradashi is dedicated to accelerating research that contributes to solving social issues through its collaborative research programs, ultimately working toward nurturing the next generation of social entrepreneurs.