[Joyo Bank] Launch of New Web Page "Co-creation and Innovation"

Joyo Bank (President Tetsuya Akino) announced the launch of a new special web page, "Co-creation and Innovation" (hereinafter referred to as "this page"), which introduces co-creation cases with startups and business corporations, as well as initiatives for financial and growth support.

Under the management philosophy of "Soundness, Co-creation, and Growing Together with the Local Community," the Bank has been striving for the development of the local community and regional economy. In recent years, for the sustainable growth of the regional economy, collaboration with startups possessing innovative technologies and business models has become essential, in addition to the advancement of existing industries.

Against this background, our banking group is promoting "Co-creation and Innovation" activities in collaboration with various stakeholders, including regional and external business corporations, startups, local governments, universities, and research institutions, by maximizing our network. This page introduces a comprehensive support system*1 based on three pillars: "Finance Support," "Growth Support," and "Open Innovation Support."

As a financial institution that accompanies each stage of business growth, the Bank aims to further deepen co-creation with stakeholders inside and outside the region, contribute to the creation of new businesses and services directly linked to solving social issues, and achieve sustainable innovation for the entire regional economy.

1. Newly Established Web Page "Co-creation and Innovation"

https://www.joyobank.co.jp/enterpri/innovation/

2. Main Content

(1) Finance Support	We provide strategic funding support tailored to the stage of business expansion. ・Investment in the Deep Tech sector　・Debt Finance ・Investment through Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Collaboration with support partners is also introduced*2.
(2) Growth Support	We encourage business expansion by providing matching opportunities with regional companies and local governments, and by hosting business awards and tech contests.
(3) Open Innovation Support	Introduces initiatives to create new value through our new business co-creation program, "Nexus Bridge."

*1 Diagram of the support system based on the three pillars

*2 Example of collaboration introduction with support partners