First Innovation Establishes Branch at 'STATION Ai', One of Japan's Largest Open Innovation Hubs
Tokyo-based IT firm First Innovation has opened a branch at 'STATION Ai' in Nagoya to strengthen ties in the Aichi/Tokai region and drive DX and AI initiatives.
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First Innovation Establishes Branch at 'STATION Ai', One of Japan's Largest Open Innovation Hubs
First Innovation (Headquarters: 52F, DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Kinone), an IT company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced the establishment of a new branch at 'STATION Ai', one of Japan's largest open innovation hubs located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Through this new branch, First Innovation aims to strengthen collaborations with companies, startups, local governments, and educational institutions in the Aichi and Tokai region, focusing on creating new local businesses and promoting open innovation.
About STATION Ai
STATION Ai is a major open innovation hub located in Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It provides diverse support services aimed at creating and nurturing startup companies and promoting open innovation.
Currently, about 1,000 entities, including domestic and international startups, partner companies, venture capital (VC) support organizations, and universities, are participating in initiatives to generate new businesses.
The facility is equipped with offices for startups and entrepreneurs, as well as amenities such as a fitness gym and tech lab. It also features public areas including a cafe/restaurant, hotel, event space, and the 'Aichi Entrepreneurship Hall'.
As a hub that fuses existing industries with new ventures, STATION Ai is garnering attention in the Aichi/Tokai area, a major industrial cluster driving the Japanese economy.
Background of Branch Establishment
First Innovation has been providing growth support to various companies through its creative, promotion, marketing, AI consulting, and solution businesses.
In recent years, as the importance of corporate DX promotion, AI utilization, and new business development has grown, the need for co-creation with regional companies and collaboration with startups has expanded rapidly.
Against this backdrop, the company is establishing a branch at STATION Ai—a leading startup and open innovation hub—to strengthen its network in the Tokai region, expand its business, and contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy.
Future Outlook
Based at STATION Ai, First Innovation will promote the following initiatives:
- Advancing open innovation with companies in the Tokai region
- Providing DX support and business process improvement using AI
- Offering marketing and promotion support for regional companies
- Promoting regional attractions through the 'Aichi Tsunagari Ouen' campaign
- Supporting new business development through industry-academia collaboration
First Innovation remains committed to taking on challenges to create new value by contributing to the growth of local communities and enterprises.
First Innovation (Headquarters: 52F, DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Kinone), an IT company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, announced the establishment of a new branch at 'STATION Ai', one of Japan's largest open innovation hubs located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Through this new branch, First Innovation aims to strengthen collaborations with companies, startups, local governments, and educational institutions in the Aichi and Tokai region, focusing on creating new local businesses and promoting open innovation.
About STATION Ai
STATION Ai is a major open innovation hub located in Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It provides diverse support services aimed at creating and nurturing startup companies and promoting open innovation.
Currently, about 1,000 entities, including domestic and international startups, partner companies, venture capital (VC) support organizations, and universities, are participating in initiatives to generate new businesses.
The facility is equipped with offices for startups and entrepreneurs, as well as amenities such as a fitness gym and tech lab. It also features public areas including a cafe/restaurant, hotel, event space, and the 'Aichi Entrepreneurship Hall'.
As a hub that fuses existing industries with new ventures, STATION Ai is garnering attention in the Aichi/Tokai area, a major industrial cluster driving the Japanese economy.
Background of Branch Establishment
First Innovation has been providing growth support to various companies through its creative, promotion, marketing, AI consulting, and solution businesses.
In recent years, as the importance of corporate DX promotion, AI utilization, and new business development has grown, the need for co-creation with regional companies and collaboration with startups has expanded rapidly.
Against this backdrop, the company is establishing a branch at STATION Ai—a leading startup and open innovation hub—to strengthen its network in the Tokai region, expand its business, and contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy.
Future Outlook
Based at STATION Ai, First Innovation will promote the following initiatives:
- Advancing open innovation with companies in the Tokai region
- Providing DX support and business process improvement using AI
- Offering marketing and promotion support for regional companies
- Promoting regional attractions through the 'Aichi Tsunagari Ouen' campaign
- Supporting new business development through industry-academia collaboration
First Innovation remains committed to taking on challenges to create new value by contributing to the growth of local communities and enterprises.
FAQ
株式会社ファーストイノベーションがSTATION Aiに支社を設立した目的は？
愛知・東海エリアにおける企業・スタートアップ・自治体・教育機関との連携強化、新規事業創出、オープンイノベーション推進を目的としています。
STATION Aiとはどのような施設ですか？
名古屋市昭和区に位置する国内最大級のオープンイノベーション拠点で、約1,000社におよぶスタートアップやパートナー企業が参画しています。
ファーストイノベーションがSTATION Aiで行う具体的な取り組みは？
東海エリア企業とのオープンイノベーション推進、AIを活用したDX支援、マーケティング支援、地域魅力発信、産学連携による新規事業開発などを実施します。
支社の所在地はどこですか？
愛知県名古屋市昭和区鶴舞1丁目2番32号、STATION Ai内に設置されています。
ファーストイノベーションが連携を強化する「愛知つながり応援」とは？
愛知県の企業・文化・観光・地域資源などの魅力をWEB・SNSキャンペーンを通じて全国へ発信する取り組みです。