Notice of Determination of Support Recipients for TechBiz2024
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry FY2024 Contents Overseas Development Promotion Project
-Project for building a public-private partnership system for the overseas development of content
We are pleased to announce that the following 7 technologies have been selected as supporting technologies for TechBiz2024 through a rigorous screening process.
These technologies will be exhibited at INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO, from 13 to 15, November, 2024 in Japan, a venue for matching creators and development partners with cutting-edge content technologies from Japan and overseas. We also plan to have the online pitch event called TechBiz Pitch Battle .
We hope that you will join us at INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO and find opportunities for business, collaboration, and overseas deployment together. If you are interested in these technologies to experience, use, being a partner with them, please contact the TechBiz2024 Secretariat : techbiz@dcaj.or.jp.
【1】 AutoVR is designed to enhance sales efficiency and reduce costs in the dealership business.
Auto VR Inc.
AutoVR is the world’s most user-friendly sales support tool focused on car dealerships. Utilizing 3DCG and VR technology, potential buyers can comfortably explore various car models using our custom-developed, world-first handheld accessory, avoiding the discomfort of traditional straps due to hygiene and neck strain. With a VR headset, they can view exteriors, interiors, body color options, multiple seat configurations, optional parts, and how the car looks in different environments and times of day. Meanwhile, sales staff can efficiently manage the buying process by showing vehicles in VR using a PC or tablet, even when physical models are unavailable.
HKSK Inc.
Aiming to build trust between companies and customers with the NFC-based item-to-customer linking technology XRT (XR Terminal). Provides solutions to maximize content value and minimize value degradation, critical themes for content holders, through authenticity verification and customer tracking. XRT prevents content value degradation caused by piracy through authenticity verification and visualizes loyal users and offers personalized added value through customer tracking technology. Constructs a foundation of ownership and trust (loyalty) information centered on content, and expands into AI-powered recommendations and the metaverse.
【4】A navigation and guide service that eliminates the need for maps
LOOVIC Inc.
This is a smartphone voice application that combines tour guides and guide helpers, digitizing the process to address the shortage of guide personnel. It is a completely new content platform that can be shared like social media, offering high versatility and adaptability to individual needs.
【5】fufuly – a cushion that breathes with you
Yukai Engineering Inc.
fufuly is a robotic cushion whose rhythmical pulsations prompt people hugging it to subconsciously adjust their breathing, helping them to feel calm and rested. The cushion healthfully utilizes the well-known phenomenon of rhythmical synchronization between individuals or between individuals and objects (e.g., speakers’ and listeners’ breathing rhythms, babies’ heartbeats, and their cradles’ swings). fufuly mechanically expands and contracts to achieve the right rhythm and amplitude simultaneously, gently stimulating the user’s belly to induce slower and deeper breathing. Battery-operated and portable, fufuly makes it easier to feel calm anytime, anywhere.
【6】Avatar × Blockchain: Seamless Experiences of the Future
Pocket RD Inc.
Our company offers innovative solutions by combining avatar generation technology with blockchain technology. This integration enables us to create a wide range of projects that were previously unattainable. For instance, we can instantly generate a highly detailed 3D avatar from a single photo and use blockchain technology, including Soulbound Tokens (SBTs), to authenticate personal identity and achievements. Additionally, we record user activities, such as digital stamp rallies, as Utility Tokens (UTs), which can be traded in the marketplace for rewards. By merging avatars with blockchain, we provide users with seamless transitions between the physical and digital worlds, offering a more personalized and trustworthy experience. This fusion of technologies opens up new possibilities for enhancing user engagement and delivering cutting-edge digital experiences.
