STARTUPS – HOKKAIDOOnlab HOKKAIDO Startups

FERM is a cloud-based sales management application specifically designed for small and medium-sized local businesses such as sake breweries and liquor stores. It streamlines complex tasks like order management, inventory, and invoicing by allowing centralized control from smartphones or PCs, significantly improving daily administrative efficiency. Key features include an intuitive and user-friendly interface that on-site staff can easily navigate, as well as hands-on support that helps organize operational manuals and workflows. With minimal setup required, the service is available starting at just ¥5,000 per month. (Ferm, Inc.)

Batch 7

Simplee is a mobility-based and on-demand travel childcare service designed for inbound tourists and business trippers visiting Japan. By leveraging a system that ensures flexibility, convenience, and multilingual support, we deliver new value to our users. (Simplee Inc.)

Batch 7

ShipMate is a service that supports international shipping. We aim to revitalize international logistics by automating the checking of legal systems and the necessary documents in each country, which are obstacles for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals when shipping internationally. (ShipMate K.K.)

Batch 7

Ramps seeks to develop sustainable communities by creating and expanding relationship population, people with a strong connection to a local area beyond tourism. We provide ensembles, a service that allows visitors to enjoy the charms of local towns through interaction with people, and tomarin, an accommodation reservation system that deepens ties between visitors and local communities.(Ramps Inc)

Batch 7

FUNDKEY is a fund management outsourcing service for VC/PE funds. We free fund managers from back-office tasks such as paperwork and administrative work, creating an environment where they can focus on their core operations. This, in turn, accelerates fundraising for entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions. (FUNDKEY)

Batch 7

“tukumo” is an IoT sensor system that notifies you of on-site information and action triggers. We will transform the sites that are about to change with practical and comfortable “tukumo” that have been developed in more than 15 types of workplaces and applications, such as DX in the primary industry and equipment management. (AmaterZ Inc.)

Batch 6

iVRES is a VR-based communication tool for the business task training. For workplaces where it is difficult for trainees to join, for example, a surgery room, it can let them have a VR-training easily by imply placing a 360-degree camera at the site for recording video. Then multiple people can access that VR content. And the unique avatar function solve the problem that on-site situations and events are complex and difficult to communicate. (KiSHiVR, Inc.)

Batch 6

DAY CAM is a live image distribution service that enables smarter dissemination of information on tourist attractions. With the unique wireless live camera for outdoor tourist facilities, DAY CAM promotes efficiency in attracting visitors and reducing the workload of the tourism industry. The service will be applied to non-winter tourist attractions with the addition of automatic SNS posting of live images and aggregate live distribution of local tourist attractions. (SKIDAY Inc.)

Batch 6

Floatmeal researches, cultivates, and sells raw materials for stable production technology of “wolffia”, a raw material for next-generation proteins. Although it gets world’s attention with high protein content and high productivity, it is difficult to mass-produce because of algae blooms outbreak. Floatmeal solves it by utilization of microorganisms. (Floatmeal Co., Ltd.)

Batch 6

eToko is an NFT-based repeater creation tool for Japanese hometown tax donation program. Local sales companies can get started by simply attaching eToko QR codes to their tax returns, and consumers who receive tax returns receive digital cards from the QR codes. The application utilizes gamification, such as a token accumulation system based on consumer activity, to promote repeat purchases. (MeTown Inc.)

Batch 6

mizuhachi is a land-based sea urchin aquaculture startup aiming to solve the depletion of marine resources and improve barren coastal ecosystems. Using a proprietary closed-loop system and specialized feed, we achieve sea urchin growth five times faster than in natural ocean environments and a 15% increase in yield within just 70 days. By minimizing environmental impact, we aim to provide a stable, sustainable supply of premium sea urchins to global markets. (mizuhachi Inc.)

Batch 5

Enyu Pharma is the startup that supplies a unique drug delivery technology. They focuses on “sugar chains” on the cell surface, and by utilizing sugar chains as landmarks, it is possible to deliver drugs to specific sites with pinpoint accuracy. (enU Pharma, Inc.)

Batch 5

Localer is the EC improvement service that solves the EC problems of “Food Producers”, such as farmers, fishermen, and food processors. With Localer, food producers can see a monthly report that analyzes their EC and products, and their improvement plans. And they can even request improvements such as a redesign of product package through platform. (Localer, Inc.)

Batch 5

Reposaku is a platform that supports the DX platform for agriculture. Reposaku supplies a smart GPS device which can plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket and SaaS. That enable to visualize vehicles transportation and farming processes. And it makes management tasks much more simple and easy. (Ezowin, Inc.)

Batch 5

BUKARU is a platform that supports local school club activities. In transition of school club to local,BUKARU offers to schools chances such as matching with local coaches, sustainable financial support.Creating of an environment where children can enjoy club activities in any countryside, we will socially implement a system in which sports culture and education can be sustained. （BUKARU, Inc.）

Batch 5

With the mission of creating a future where people everywhere want to make sustainable choices, our company provides biomass processing systems that use grass-derived microorganisms called “komham bacteria” that were developed using own proprietary technology. It enables organic waste such as food scraps to be reduced in volume and composted at high speed.（kohmam, Inc.）

Batch 4

Currently, molecular targeted drugs are being used to treat patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia, but the problem is that the efficacy of the drugs cannot be determined until treatment is started and the course of the disease observed. The use of the photodiagnostic Pickles medicinal efficacy assessment service enables patients to learn the right medication for themselves before the start of medication .（Horizon Illumination Lab Optics, Co. Ltd.）

Batch 4

For those whose business has evolved in recent years from being a hobby to a small-scale bakery, we offer small-lot, high-quality Hokkaido wheat products through EC. As a wheat wholesaler with a long track record of expanding sales channels and raising awareness about Hokkaido wheat, we deliver single-origin single-variety wheat from individual farmers. （bakerista Inc.）

Batch 4

Flyers is a platform that makes it possible to easily find locations where drones can be flown. Because there are various regulations on drone flying, Flyers provides information about where drones can be flown and where applications must be submitted to do so. It also submits permit applications on your behalf to create a society that is conducive to drone operation. (Flyers, Inc.)

Batch 3

Due to the various admission restrictions and desired conditions held by nursing facilities and care managers, nursing facilities have difficulties acquiring users. If there is a user who can be admitted, the nursing facility can use CareEmon to directly reach out to care managers, which helps cut business expenses. (HELTEQ Co., Ltd.)

Batch 3

Skysense is a service that minimizes the damage caused by crop diseases. AI with deep learning is used to detect issues in data captured by drones equipped with 4K cameras and multispectral sensors. These can be displayed on interactive maps to discover diseases at an early stage. (Skysense, Inc.)

Batch 3

yobimori is a device that can send an SOS message to nearby companions, family members, and rescue organizations to call for help just a few seconds after a marine accident. By wearing it like a protective amulet, fisherman and their family members can feel greater peace of mind during fishing work. (yobimori, Inc.)

Batch 3

Spornote is a medical coaching app for athletes. Users can input their practices and conditions, and medical institutions can also enter medical information. These records can be shared with coaches and family members, and users can also receive support from physicians. (SPORTARE, Inc.)

Batch 2

Fant is a platform connecting hunters in multiple regions. It links knowledgeable people with those who want to learn hunting skills like hide tanning and trapping, creating an environment where young people can actively enjoy hunting. (Fant, Inc.)

Batch 2

vetell is an electronic chart system allowing ranchers and veterinarians to share cow-related information, which is essential for vets to effectively treat and prevent illnesses. The information is shared among ranchers, vets, and other related persons to help prevent and treat diseases, which boosts productivity and increases ranch profit. (VETELL, Inc.)

Batch 2

issue is a semi-custom subscription service for sweets that can be eaten by people with allergies, vegans, Muslims, etc. Each month, subscribers receive treats that contain no dairy, eggs, wheat, or sugar, in categories such as caffeine- and alcohol-free sweets. (TREASURE IN STOMACH, Inc.)

Batch 2

2gaijin.com is a platform where international students can buy and sell used items. It resolves issues experienced by international students, such as those who have a hard time selling their items or don’t know how to send them using a Japanese delivery service. By solving these problems, it helps create a society that is more welcoming to international students. (KitaLabs, Co. Ltd.)  

Batch 2

Younode is a platform to create new value from personal information. Information dispersed among different personal data stores is provided to companies and other parties with consent from users, who benefit from this service. (Younode, Inc.)

Batch 1

Aill is the world’s first dating app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users communicate. It resolves romantic issues facing today’s young people, such as the fear of being hurt. (Aill, Inc.)

Batch 1

AI Road heating optimizer is a product that tackles energy loss issues for facilities and companies introducing road heating systems. An AI sensor systems is installed to are installed on the road to drastically cut running costs. (TIL Inc.)

Batch 1

miParu card is a product that makes it possible to centrally manage an individual’s health information dispersed in multiple locations. All sorts of health information is stored and managed on a secure memory card, which helps improve the quality of healthcare services.（MIRUWS Co.,Ltd.）

Batch 1

Manshitsu Navi is a service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to solve the problem of vacant rooms, which is an issue for owners and management companies in the real estate industry. The original algorithm has been taught with vast amounts of data to determine rental properties and facilities that tend to be vacant in each area. (RESA, Inc.)

Batch 1