[Tokyo TIB CATAPULT x eiicon] 3 New Projects Formed! "TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD"
eiicon, managing the Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster, has announced the formation of three new projects under the "TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD." Logistics operators and partner startups will collaborate to address structural issues in the logistics industry, such as implementing next-generation vehicle inspections and smart warehouse operations utilizing AI and XR technologies. This initiative is part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's TIB CATAPULT program, aiming to establish future de facto standards for logistics.
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eiicon inc. (Headquarters: Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Ayuko Nakamura; hereinafter "eiicon"), which operates Japan's largest open innovation platform "AUBA," announced that logistics operators solicited proposals from startups nationwide to solve their respective "logistics issues" through the program "TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD" (hereinafter "this program"), which has been implemented since December 2025 within the "Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster" (hereinafter "this cluster"), operated by eiicon as the representative operator/secretariat, aiming to create next-generation de facto standards for the logistics industry.
From numerous applications, we are pleased to announce that three new projects have been formed.
Prior to the announcement of this press release, on March 2, 2026, participating logistics operators and the newly selected partner companies gathered together to hold a "workshop" in Tokyo.
Moving forward, we aim for all projects to become the next-generation de facto standards of the logistics industry.
■ Tokyo TIB CATAPULT x eiicon
"TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD"
Formed Projects (Project Title / Participating Logistics Operator / Selected Partner Company)
"Construction of a Next-Generation Vehicle Inspection Model Utilizing Data"
Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.
x Mobirta Inc.
Towards Co-creation: Shoichi Tajima (Representative Director, Mobirta Inc.)
Vehicle inspections are highly dependent on people, and quality is influenced by experience differences. As the hiring of inexperienced personnel progresses, the risk of judgment variations increases, but strict management increases the burden on the site. Therefore, we will balance safety and efficiency by visualizing vehicle conditions with data and utilizing it for inspections. Through co-creation with Seino HD, we will work on building new vehicle management methods.
"Construction of Next-Generation Smart Warehouse Operations Utilizing XR Technology"
Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
x Quark Inc.
Towards Co-creation: Yuta Tsuboi (AI/XR Researcher, Quark Inc.)
By fusing the knowledge of logistics sites that Mitsubishi Logistics has cultivated over many years with our AI and XR technologies, we aim to promote true digitalization in warehouse management operations and build smart warehouse operations where everyone can perform at a high level.
In addition, one other project has been formed (undisclosed).
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□ Future Schedule (Planned)
March 2026: Formation decided, Workshop *This press release
Thereafter: Incubation (Business Creation Accompaniment Support)
Around Autumn 2026: Results Report (Planned)
■ "Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster" (Representative Operator/Secretariat: eiicon inc.)
<Purpose of Cluster Formation>
Logistics companies such as transportation and warehousing form teams to bring about comprehensive innovation in the logistics industry, thereby creating a de facto standard for logistics that supports people's lives.
<Utilized Assets>
- Customer contacts, logistics bases, logistics vehicles, logistics vessels, domestic and international logistics networks, logistics track records, local government partnerships
- Group company collaboration, international logistics, overseas bases, global network, etc.
<Collaboration Image>
- Building new forms of logistics such as automated delivery and environmental considerations
- Achieving value chain efficiency such as delivery optimization using big data and AI, contributing to problem-solving
- Solving issues in the logistics industry, such as improving vehicle allocation efficiency for drivers, etc.
This cluster has been adopted as a participating cluster for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Reiwa 7 (2025) "Cluster Creation Project Challenging Global Innovation (commonly known as 'TIB CATAPULT')."
This cluster is currently accepting entries for two programs that support the development and demonstration of new services, etc.
■ Startup Recruitment Program
This is a support program for startups.
① We are widely soliciting proposals from across the country to co-create new technologies and services that contribute to solving the structural issues faced by the logistics industry.
Recruitment Details / Application Page: https://forms.gle/dNzxUfzVBDCNayFR9
② For the "Circular Economy" domain, we will recruit in a separate framework.
Recruitment Details / Application Page: https://forms.gle/tszEhTonx2bnqm337
■ Social Implementation Program
This is a support program for ongoing projects between startups and partner companies.
We are soliciting formed projects. This cluster will support subsequent development and implementation, including financial and human support.
Recruitment Details / Application Page: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WG_qYeZfaic-I0xCSljSrKFLvTXbbpgpHAU-N9yO1uo/edit
The contents of your proposal will be reviewed by the secretariat and shared with organizations with potential for collaboration and the Cluster Creation Project (TIB CATAPULT) secretariat. If an organization shows interest, discussions toward collaboration or interviews with the secretariat will be held, and if an agreement on collaboration is reached, consultations and demonstrations toward commercialization will begin. This cluster will support development and demonstration.
□ Inquiries regarding this cluster and this program
In this cluster and program, we continue to promote the participation of logistics operators and others.
Please feel free to contact us.
Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster Management Secretariat (eiicon inc.)
mail: tlcc(@)eiicon.net
*Please change the above (@) to @ and send an email with the subject: "[Inquiry] Regarding application for the Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster Startup Support Program."
■ About Tokyo "TIB CATAPULT" https://tibcatapult.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
Starting in Reiwa 6 (2024), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been implementing the "Cluster Creation Project Challenging Global Innovation (commonly known as 'TIB CATAPULT')" to intensively support fields of technology and industry with high growth potential, originating from the "Tokyo Innovation Base" (TIB), an innovation hub operated by the metropolitan government. This project supports "innovation clusters," which are consortiums of multiple operators such as large corporations and investors, to nurture global startups by leveraging their respective strengths.
□ Reference (Press Release)
Adopted as a participating cluster for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Reiwa 7 "TIB CATAPULT (Cluster Creation Project Challenging Global Innovation)"! Aiming to create de facto standards in the logistics field! (October 2, 2025)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000795.000037194.html
[Tokyo TIB CATAPULT x eiicon] Seino HD, Sagawa Express, and Mitsubishi Logistics solicit proposals from nationwide startups under the theme of "Solving Logistics Issues"! (December 17, 2025)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000838.000037194.html
Co-creation space where major logistics companies and startups meet "Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster MATCHING DAY #01" — 8 logistics companies present real issues, exploring the potential for co-creation with startups —
A matching event was held at Incubation CANVAS TOKYO (Kyobashi, Tokyo) on February 24, 2026.
https://tlcc-matchingday-01.peatix.com/
■ Seino Holdings Company Profile https://www.seino.co.jp/seino/shd/overall-condition/
Company Name: Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Location: 1 Taguchi-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
Representative: Yoshitaka Taguchi, President and Representative Director
Established: November 1, 1946
Business Activities: Motor truck transportation business, freight forwarding business, warehousing business, air transportation agency business, customs brokerage, international multimodal transportation business, etc.
■ Mobirta Inc. Company Profile https://mobirta.com/home/company/
Company Name: Mobirta Inc.
Headquarters Location: STATION Ai M4F, 1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Representative: Shoichi Tajima, Representative Director
Established: September 16, 2021
Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, and sales of services utilizing mobility data; research and development of sensing systems for mobility
■ Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation Company Profile https://www.mitsubishi-logistics.co.jp/company/
Company Name: Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
Headquarters Location: Nihonbashi Dia Building, 1-19-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hidechika Saito, President and Representative Director
Established: April 15, 1887
Business Activities: Warehousing business, international transportation business, port and harbor transportation business, real estate business, etc.
■ Quark Inc. Company Profile https://www.quark-inc.com/about-1
Company Name: Quark Inc.
Headquarters Location: (Head Office) Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building 2F-C, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kento Kazama, CEO and Representative Director
Established: May 9, 2023
Business Activities: System development and consulting service provision using core technologies of machine learning (AI) and spatial computing (VR/AR/MR), education support business
■ eiicon inc. Company Profile https://corp.eiicon.net/
Company Name: eiicon inc.
Representative: Ayuko Nakamura, President and Representative Director
Date of Establishment: April 3, 2023
Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building 2, 3F, 2-2-23 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Tokai Branch (in STATION Ai): 1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Shizuoka Base (in FUSE): Zaza City Hamamatsu Chuo-kan B1F, 100-1 Kaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Kanagawa Base (in WeWork Ocean Gate Minatomirai): Ocean Gate Minatomirai 8F, 3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Kansai Base (in Entrepreneur Plaza Hyogo): in KiP, 56 Naniwa-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Okinawa Base (in Lagoon KOZA/KSA Works): 1-7-8 Chuo, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Base (in Have a good day): 18-4 Higashi-machi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Singapore (eiicon Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.): 20 Anson Road, #11-01 Twenty Anson, Singapore 079912
Business Activities:
Operation of open innovation platform "AUBA"
Operation of business revitalizing media "TOMORUBA"
New business creation support consulting, promotion support regarding open innovation, event planning and support service provision, etc.
eiicon inc. supports commercialization through Japan's largest open innovation platform and hands-on consulting specialized in open innovation (OI), providing business creation support and OI support tailored to the company's business phase.
What is Open Innovation?
An innovation methodology advocated by Henry W. Chesbrough (USA) in 2003: "Creating innovative new value by combining internal resources with external media and technology." It is a method that advocates proactively incorporating collaboration with the outside world rather than relying solely on internal resources.
Services Provided by eiicon
Japan's Largest Open Innovation Platform "AUBA"
A WEB platform specialized in open innovation, one of the largest in Japan, with a cumulative total of over 38,000 registered companies. It provides an ALL IN ONE mechanism that realizes business creation ≒ discontinuous growth and business survival. AUBA is a service for intentionally creating innovation. Acquired ISO 56001 certification.
Supporting and Accelerating International Co-creation (Overseas Companies x Japanese Companies)
Co-creation Platform for Overseas Companies "AUBA for Global"
An open innovation platform that supports and accelerates approaches by overseas companies and organizations aiming to co-create with Japanese companies and organizations. Supported by innovation advisors, including connections with Japanese companies and organizations registered on "AUBA" and applications for acceleration programs hosted by companies and municipalities operated by eiicon and AUBA. We have registered many overseas companies and organizations, mainly in Southeast Asia, and aim to accelerate encounters between overseas and Japanese companies while developing an environment where cross-border co-creation can be intentionally generated.
https://corp.eiicon.net/forglobal
Full Accompaniment Support Service "AUBA Enterprise"
Our consultants, who have extensive experience in supporting business creation, including internal new businesses and open innovation projects, design fully customized support according to each company's worries and needs. We support commercialization with assistance tailored to the company's phase, from business strategy support to the creation of concrete meeting places and team-up support for actual partner co-creation, and new business creation support.
https://corp.eiicon.net/service/enterprise
Media that Revitalizes Business "TOMORUBA"
A "media that revitalizes business" for business persons who create businesses. We distribute various information such as funding, financial provision, and joint research, as well as know-how information for creating businesses, from startups, SMEs, and large corporations in all industries across the country to local governments and universities.
Major Awards
In December 2022, received the Excellence Award at the "4th Japan Service Awards" as an innovative and excellent service.
https://service-award.jp/result04.html
In February 2023, received the Japan Sports Agency Commissioner's Award at the "5th Japan Open Innovation Awards" for a series of open innovation initiatives, including matching and co-creation with sports teams/organizations nationwide and partner companies through acceleration programs.
https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/stmain/20230120oip.html
*The information published is as of the date of the announcement. Please note that it may be changed without prior notice thereafter.