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AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.

AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops an online platform focused on artificial intelligence and software technology. The platform is designed to visualize and analyze market insights, enabling businesses to profile potential customers effectively. AIQ offers tools for customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes in the realms of research and development as well as marketing. By connecting various social information to marketing services, the company's technology reveals insights that are not easily discernible, thereby allowing clients to explore new opportunities and enhance their market strategies.

Goryo Chemical, Inc. specializes in the development of fluorescent probes and dyes used in chemical biology and biological applications. The company offers a range of products, including AcidiFluor, CalFluor, GlycoFluor, ProteoFluor, MetalloFluor, ROSFluor, and the IndoCyanine green dye series, alongside bioluminescent probes and custom synthesis services. These products are designed for cellular analysis, assay, and imaging, and can selectively stain acidic organelles such as lysosomes and late endosomes, aiding in the detection of acidic environments. Goryo Chemical provides its products through a network of distributors both in Japan and internationally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company is recognized as the sole manufacturer of fluorescent dyes in Japan.

Interstellar Technologies Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2003, specializing in the development and manufacturing of sub-orbital rockets. Based in Hiroo-gun, it focuses on providing space transportation services, aiming to make space more accessible through cost-effective solutions. The company offers vertically integrated rocket and satellite development, facilitating frequent and affordable spaceflights. Its services are designed to enable a diverse range of customers in the space industry to deploy satellites more efficiently and economically, while also conducting experiments in zero gravity and space observations.

Kamui Pharma, Inc. is a drug discovery startup from Asahikawa Medical University, focused on probiotic medicine.

Interstellar Technologies Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2003, specializing in the development and manufacturing of sub-orbital rockets. Based in Hiroo-gun, it focuses on providing space transportation services, aiming to make space more accessible through cost-effective solutions. The company offers vertically integrated rocket and satellite development, facilitating frequent and affordable spaceflights. Its services are designed to enable a diverse range of customers in the space industry to deploy satellites more efficiently and economically, while also conducting experiments in zero gravity and space observations.

Goryo Chemical, Inc. specializes in the development of fluorescent probes and dyes used in chemical biology and biological applications. The company offers a range of products, including AcidiFluor, CalFluor, GlycoFluor, ProteoFluor, MetalloFluor, ROSFluor, and the IndoCyanine green dye series, alongside bioluminescent probes and custom synthesis services. These products are designed for cellular analysis, assay, and imaging, and can selectively stain acidic organelles such as lysosomes and late endosomes, aiding in the detection of acidic environments. Goryo Chemical provides its products through a network of distributors both in Japan and internationally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company is recognized as the sole manufacturer of fluorescent dyes in Japan.

Hamure Co.,Ltd. manufactures and supplies work clothes and work supplies. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan.

Premium Hokkaido Co., Ltd. is a company based in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, that specializes in a range of services catering primarily to affluent overseas tourists. The company focuses on the travel business, offering meticulously curated, luxury travel experiences that include golf, outdoor activities, skiing, and health examinations. Premium Hokkaido also provides comprehensive concierge services, featuring interpreters and tour operators who ensure that the specific needs and preferences of its high-end clientele are met with the utmost care and attention. Additionally, the company engages in trade and investment consulting, further enhancing its diverse portfolio of services.

Fibergate Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive communication services in Japan. Founded in 2000, it focuses on offering Wi-Fi solutions, including the construction and operation of free Wi-Fi spots for various entities such as foreign visitors, buses, events, and tenants. The company also implements hotel Wi-Fi services and provides corporate network solutions, which encompass Internet VPN services and IPv6 migration. Additionally, Fibergate develops, manufactures, and sells communication equipment, including Wi-Fi routers. Beyond its core services, the company is involved in internet advertising and the resale of mobile lines, catering to a diverse range of clients, including apartment complexes, commercial properties, student dormitories, hotels, and office buildings.

Mikage Bio Energy is a Business Intelligence start up.

Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, specializes in drug discovery and development services. The company focuses on creating innovative antibody drugs utilizing specialized glycotechnology. By providing disease-specific formulations of glycopeptides, it supports the development of high-quality seeds for drug discovery. This expertise is particularly valuable in the creation of antibodies aimed at cancer immunotherapy and the treatment of various diseases. The company's unique analytical technologies for sugar chain-related substances enhance its capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector.

Atmark Techno is a manufacturer of embedded platforms for industrial equipment centered on low-power CPU boards. Its products and services include “Armadillo (Armadillo)”, realizes “I (Things)” of IoT with a solid design that can endure industrial applications. It provides a mechanism that can be done. Another is the "node-eye", a device operation management service for Armadillo. It was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

Hirakawa Winery is a food and beverage comapny.

Evec, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Sapporo, Japan, specializing in the development of fully human antibodies derived from human blood lymphocytes. Founded in 2003, Evec focuses on producing antibodies for various medical applications, including treatments for Clostridium difficile, human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), and high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). The company's innovative platform utilizes unique technology to create highly effective antibodies, which can aid in addressing previously challenging diseases. Evec licenses its products to pharmaceutical companies globally, contributing to the advancement of drug development and early diagnostic tools that are less burdensome for patients.

NIKKOKU SEIFUN is a manufacture and sale of foods made from buckwheat and wheat.

INDETAIL Co., Ltd. provides smartphone application development, Web system development, social game development, UI / UX design, and EC platform services. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan.

Ecomott Inc. specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions in Japan. The company offers a range of products, including FASTIO, an IoT platform; Yurimott, a snow-melting system for remote supervision; Gembaroid, a computerized construction support tool; and Pdrive, a traffic accident avoidance system. These solutions cater to various industries, including network design, cloud application development, system integration, and device design. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sapporo, Ecomott aims to address pressing social issues such as environmental challenges and the impacts of an aging population through innovative technology and data collection. The company's mission is to leverage mobile Internet to create practical solutions that serve as essential infrastructure in society.

Gene Techno Science is engaged in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products and biosimilars in Japan. The company develops drugs for the treatment of immunological, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, infectious, and renal diseases as well as oncology drugs. It also offers Filgrastim for the treatment of cancer. Gene Techno Science was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan.

Tacere Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on creating innovative treatments for serious infectious diseases, particularly Hepatitis C. The company leverages its expertise in RNA interference (RNAi) and gene medicine to develop proprietary RNAi therapeutics. By combining advanced scientific techniques with a deep understanding of infectious diseases, Tacere aims to address critical medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Berg Earth Co Ltd is a Japan-based agribusiness company, produces and sells vegetable seedlings in Japan. It principally offers grafted seedlings of fruits and vegetables. The company also purchases and sells crops and agricultural materials.

B-Bridge International -- founded in 2000 and based in Santa Clara, California with branches in Japan -- acts as an incubator to connect the two business ecosystem to increase Japan's presence in the world, by educating companies and entrepreneurs of both cultures.