The AI era has become an era where small teams can create global products. ZERO is a seed support program specializing in AI native, launched for entrepreneurs of this new era. Each startup will be assigned one dedicated capitalist who will accompany them from the early stages of founding to business launch. This program is an evolved and renewed version of the incubation program "HAKOBUNE STARTUP CONTEST" that has been held until now.

Program Overview

Number of Selected Companies: Up to 5 companies

Investment: Up to 50 million yen (conditions to be discussed individually)

Provided: AI-native implementation environment (Mac mini/Claude Max 200/Codex Pro)

Accompanying support: 1 capitalist per company

Application Deadline: End of July

Details on target themes and application requirements: See application page → https://zero.hkbn.vc/

First, attend an online information session (3 sessions total)

We will directly explain whether your business is eligible and what kind of support you can expect. Those considering applying should attend an information session first.

1st Session: 7/13 (Mon) 18:00–20:00 / Online

2nd Session: 7/20 (Mon) 18:00–20:00 / Online

3rd Session: 7/27 (Mon) 18:00–20:00 / Online

▶ Information Session Application: https://zero.hkbn.vc/#infosession

About HAKOBUNE

With the concept of "Investing in 'change' that creates symbols of the era," we are a venture capital firm aiming to build a cycle of producing adult entrepreneurs who bring about world-changing innovations by investing in mavericks and outliers from large corporations and other organizations. To date, we have invested in over 20 startups in the pre-seed and seed stages.

Company Name: HAKOBUNE Inc.

Representatives: Yusuke Kurishima, Masahiro Kimura

Location: THE E.A.S.T. Nihonbashi Tomizawa-cho, 9-4 Nihonbashi Tomizawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Established: February 2022

Business Activities: Investment in and incubation of pre-seed and seed stage startups

URL: https://www.hkbn.vc/

Inquiries Regarding This Press Release

Consultations on entrepreneurship, fundraising, etc.: https://www.hkbn.vc/contact

Inquiries about Gen 0/Wishlist: [email protected]

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: プログラム開始
  • Organizations: HAKOBUNE STARTUP CONTEST