TBM selected for J-Startup Impact, an impact startup development and support program run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

TBM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, hereinafter referred to as TBM) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the impact startup development support program "J-Startup Impact" run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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■Overview of “J-Startup Impact”

Impact startups are companies that aim to solve social and environmental issues, realize new visions, and achieve sustainable economic growth, and are attracting attention as embodying the idea of "new capitalism" advocated by the Kishida administration. It's starting to happen.

Until now, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been operating the "J-Startup" program, which provides intensive support through collaboration between the public and private sectors, with the aim of supporting startups that are the carriers of innovation. In order to foster momentum for improvement and support, we have selected 30 companies that are expected to serve as role models.

Companies selected as "J-Startup Impact" will receive support in "J-Startup" such as support for exhibiting at large-scale events in Japan and abroad, overseas local support, expansion of bidding opportunities, and matching with private companies. You can receive a variety of support, such as promotion of the use of expert consultation services regarding measurement and management of global certification, acquisition of global certification, etc., support for dissemination and PR both domestically and internationally at various events, etc.

Approximately 500 companies submitted applications, and the selection process was based on recommendations from private sector experts. 

・ Announcement by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry regarding J-Startup Impact
https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2023/10/20231006008/20231006008.html

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■ Reason for choosing TBM

Management is strongly committed to social impact, and this is reflected in the organization's management. In addition, our business involves developing new materials to replace plastic and paper using limestone, which can be mined around the world, as the main raw material, and providing completely new solutions to global resource issues.
*Some excerpts and edits from recommendation comments

・Publication materials of J-Startup Impact selected companies (TBM is posted on page 19)

https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/newbusiness/J-Startup-Impact_Report2023.pdf