<Held on Tuesday, March 25th> Participants are being recruited for the special online event of the art festival business competition "StARTs UPs"!
- Discussing the potential of creative economy with the judges -
Study: The Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Executive Committee (within ARTLOGUE Inc., headquartered in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Chairman: Suzuki Daisuke) will be hosting a special online event with Hirose Fuminori, Dohda Takeaki and two others as guests to commemorate the decision to join the four judges for the creative economy-focused business contest "StARTs UPs."
The event will be held online on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To register, please click here: https://peatix.com/event/4343606
■What is "StARTs UPs"?
StARTs UPs is a business contest focused on the creative economy * , with the aim of developing the culture, arts and leisure industries that can solve social issues across sectors.
We will explore new business approaches in the cultural, artistic and leisure industries, maximize the appeal of Japan's culture and the arts, and contribute to realizing sustainable development.
*Creative economy: Art, design, music, fashion, tourism, urban development, architecture, manga, anime, entertainment, food, events, entertainment, etc.
The deadline for contest entries is Monday, March 31, 2025. We look forward to your applications. Apply here: https://osaka-kansai.art/pages/starts-ups
Fuminori Hirose
Director and COO, ZOZO Inc.
The name of my company, ZOZO, is a combination of the words "imagination" and "creativity," which is a perspective that we value. On the day, I look forward to seeing all of you come up with amazing and innovative business ideas that will pave the way to the future, using your imagination and creativity to the fullest!
Takeaki Dohda
Head of Business Development, Google Venture Capital
With the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo as its stage, it is time for creative talent to blossom. "StARTs UPs" supports everyone who aims to solve social issues with art as the starting point. Why not create a business that will color the future with original ideas and passion? We are waiting for creative challengers who will make an impact on society!
To register for the online event, please click here: https://peatix.com/event/4343606
To apply for the contest, please click here: https://osaka-kansai.art/pages/starts-ups
■Event Overview
◯Date and time (final pitch)
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
◯ Venue
Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center) 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005
◯ Target companies:
・Companies that aim to develop and expand the creative economy market, such as culture, arts, and entertainment, and to create jobs.
・Applicants must be start-up companies (regardless of series) or new business ventures.
◯About the prizes
・Grand Prize
・ARTLOGUE Prize
・Sponsor Prize *Details of each prize will be announced at a later date.
◯ Application period
February 13, 2025 (Thursday) 16:00 - March 31, 2025 (Monday) 23:59
Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025
Creative Business Contest [StARTs UPs]
[Organizer] Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival Executive Committee (ARTLOGUE Inc.)
[Cooperation] Clay Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Yuto Shiota)
[Collaboration] Japan Startup Support Association, etc.
■Company Profile
ARTLOGUE Inc.
・Representative: ARTLOGUE Inc. CEO Daisuke Suzuki ・Head office location: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture ・Established: July 7, 2017 ・Business operations: Planning and management of "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival" / Planning and management of web media "ARTLOGUE" and "Art Tourism"