[toraru] Selected for 'QDB Accelerator Program 2026' in Qatar and Secured Investment!

toraru Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the winners of the 'Accelerator Program 2026' operated by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and has secured investment from a pool of approximately 300 applicants. Moving forward, with the support of QDB, toraru plans to conduct an immersive commerce business in Qatar utilizing its avatar service, 'GENCHI'. The QDB Accelerator Program is a results-oriented journey designed to help growth-stage startups scale their products, strengthen market influence, and prepare for investment. Upon completion, startups have the opportunity to pitch to the QDB Investment Committee and secure up to $100,000 in funding. Nearly 300 companies applied for the program, and 18 finalists were selected after document screening, proof-of-concept experiments, and interviews. Following intensive training and a final pitch event in Qatar, toraru was announced as one of the winners on May 24, 2026. toraru proposed an immersive commerce model under the theme of 'A Bridge from Qatar to Japan.' The service, which allows users to complete purchases remotely without going outside in Qatar's extreme heat, was highly evaluated. The company will continue to work with local partners to scale the business and verify its social and economic viability.