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Come on, a startup that challenges the culture, arts and leisure industry!
Open call for applications for a business contest related to the “Creative Economy (creative economy: art, tourism, entertainment, etc.)”.
Bring innovation to Japan with your ideas!
As part of the art festival "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival (Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Thursday, December 28, 2023)" that studies the relationship between art, people, and society, Art Rogue Co., Ltd. Business contest for startups in the creative economy field [StARTs UPs]It will be held.
Application period is August 31, 2023 (Thursday) to November 20, 2023 (Monday) 23:59After the judging (period: September 2023 to the end of November 2023), the finalists' pitches will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival art fair venue.
This project will be carried out in cooperation with the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee and taliki Co., Ltd. (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, CEO Taka Nakamura), a company that creates systems to solve social issues.
*This is a business contest for startup companies that utilize the creative economy (art, design, music, fashion, games, advertising, tourism, town development, architecture, manga, anime, entertainment, food, etc.).
contest background
Domestic creative economy sectors such as culture, arts, and tourism (comprising art, design, music, fashion, gaming, advertising, tourism, urban development, architecture, comics, anime, entertainment, cuisine, etc.) have garnered attention in line with the evolving values of the populace and the changing perception of the significance of leisure activities in recent years. However, several challenges hinder their advancement. Firstly, the proliferation and education of the creative economy pose significant problems. Despite possessing rich culture and traditions, proper conveyance and the transmission to younger generations often falter. Moreover, there is a deficiency in education related to cultural arts, limiting the opportunities for young individuals to appreciate their allure. In addition, support systems and infrastructure are insufficient, creating an environment where artists and creators find it challenging to engage in their pursuits. On the flip side, the creative economy is indispensable for national strengthening. It not only encourages international exchange and understanding, enhancing international competitiveness, but also contributes to regional development and economic invigoration as a part of the tourism industry. Furthermore, it holds the potential to generate novel business opportunities as part of the creative industry. With the aim of fostering the culture, arts, and leisure industry that can holistically address societal issues and facilitate its growth, we have organized this business contest. In pursuit of fresh business approaches within the cultural and leisure industry, we are holding this business contest to maximize the appeal of domestic culture and arts, striving for their sustainable development.

StARTs UPs について
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応募資格
クリエイティブ・エコノミー(創造経済:アート、デザイン、音楽、ファッション、ゲーム、広告、観光、まちづくり 、建築、漫画、アニメ、エンターテインメント、食、など)の領域で、社会に対してインパクトを与えることを重視する起業家
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