Local Revitalization Forum to be Held in Shizuoka on July 28 @ Fujieda City by J-Origin Asia Fund I (Japan-Taiwan Partnership Asia Growth Investment Fund Company)

Background of the Forum - Collaboration Between Local Regions and Taiwan/Asia, and Between Local Regions

J-Origin Asia Fund I Co., Ltd. (Cayman-domiciled company fund / Co-founders: Takahito Hamajima, Yoshiaki Hasegawa)

has been actively working to create concrete results in local revitalization by focusing on regional companies and connecting local regions with Taiwan/Asia, and between local regions, with the vision of "Local Revitalization x Asian Expansion." This time, in addition to considering investments in advanced companies such as autonomous driving and land-based aquaculture, we will also work on matching with co-creation partners in Shizuoka, aiming to create a system where startups and local companies can connect through the fund.

Venue, Date, Time, and Program - PEATIX https://joa1.peatix.com/

Date and Time: July 28, 2026 (Tue) 13:30 - 17:00 Participation Fee: Free (Entry and exit are permitted during the event)

Venue: Coworking Space Fujiki (1-8-3 Ekimae, Fujieda City, FUJIEDAmikine 1st Floor)

Capacity: Approximately 30 people

Target Audience:

Financial institutions and companies interested in local revitalization through fund investment

Startups and companies in Shizuoka Prefecture considering expansion into Asia, particularly Taiwan

Companies and organizations interested in building business ecosystems in local regions

Startups considering business development in Shizuoka Prefecture or exploring demonstration fields

Municipalities interested in tourism, mobility, corporate attraction, area management, inbound tourism, etc.

Companies and organizations interested in exchanges such as people, goods, business, and sports between Japan and Taiwan

PROGRAM:

13:30 Registration begins

14:00 Start

Part 1: Possibilities of Local Revitalization Utilizing Funds (JOA Fund / QR Investment)

Part 2: Pitches by Startups Growing with Local Regions (MoveEz / PROXIMAR)

Part 3: Talk Session by Startups x Local Companies

17:00 End / Optional networking session for those interested (After: Networking / Interaction among participants)

Key Speakers

Eric Wei, CEO of MoveEz Inc.

Investment candidate for J-Origin Asia Fund I. A company developing autonomous driving technology and operating robotaxis. Equipped with "mapless" technology that generates necessary and sufficient 2D simplified maps internally simply by driving, it significantly reduces the time and financial costs for deployment in new areas, realizing autonomous driving that is "short-term," "low-cost," and "highly reliable." A leading company in the robotaxi field both domestically and internationally, conducting demonstration operations of robotaxis in conjunction with app-based dispatch and driving in adverse weather conditions such as snowy roads. A characteristic is the construction of a platform in collaboration with local transportation operators for operations, rather than handling everything in-house, aiming for Level 4 robotaxi implementation.

Tetsuya Kobayashi, CFO of PROXIMAR Inc.

Investment candidate for J-Origin Asia Fund I. A company operating recirculating land-based aquaculture facilities. A Norway-based company engaged in closed recirculating land-based aquaculture of Atlantic salmon at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It not only produces fresh fish with low environmental impact and without medication but also emphasizes coexistence with the local community. It has established a system where resources circulate within the region, such as actively employing local personnel, utilizing abundant groundwater resources, and effectively using residues from the aquaculture process as fertilizer for local agriculture. It aims to establish a business model that balances regional revitalization through sustainable fisheries with the creation of new regional brands.

Takashi Kawaba, Investment Business Manager at QR Investment Co., Ltd.

Has invested in J-Origin Asia Fund I. A VC of the CCI Group, which includes Hokkoku Bank in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. An investment company primarily active in the Hokuriku region. It prioritizes the sustainable development of the regional economy over short-term profits. In addition to business succession and startup support, it operates tourism and community development funds in collaboration with local governments and companies. Its business model is characterized by providing funds and know-how to businesses that directly solve regional issues, building a system where the economy circulates within the region, thereby balancing local revitalization with long-term improvement of regional value.

Company Overview

Fund Name: J-Origin Asia Fund I Co., Ltd.

Business Address: Room 1205, 12th Floor, No. 333, Section 1, Keelung Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Representatives: Co-founders Takahito Hamajima / Yoshiaki Hasegawa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoshi-hasegawa/)

Established: July 2025

Contact Information for Inquiries

Contact: Hitomi Yang

Email: [email protected]

TEL: +886-2-2757-7280

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