TricoLogic, a Univ. of Tokyo AI Startup, Begins Primary Recruitment of Franchise Owners for Its 'Mirai-shiki' Cram School that Fosters 'Thinking Skills'
TricoLogic, an AI startup from the University of Tokyo, has opened its 'Mirai-shiki' cram school franchise to the general public. It targets companies in various industries, offering synergies such as acquiring AI know-how and community contribution.
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TricoLogic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka; Representative Director: Akimasa Nishio), whose mission is 'Thinking skills for everyone, an education business for every company,' has begun the primary recruitment of franchise owners for 'Mirai-shiki,' a cram school that balances the development of 'thinking skills' and academic improvement.
Previously, franchise (FC) membership for 'Mirai-shiki' was expanded exclusively through a referral system from existing owners and affiliates.
Now, following proven stable business growth and profitability even for new entrants from different industries such as manufacturing, plumbing, and real estate, we are opening FC corporate membership to the general public for the first time.
### Features of Mirai-shiki
Mirai-shiki is a cram school operated by TricoLogic Co., Ltd., a startup born from the Yanagawa Seminar at the University of Tokyo and the Matsuo Lab, which leads AI research in Japan. It currently operates 15 branches, primarily in Osaka, as a school that develops thinking skills through opinion presentations in addition to worksheet-based learning for all subjects.
Furthermore, it is rolling out new services adapted to education in the AI era, such as 'Mirasuki,' which helps junior high school students pass exams with a social media-like feel, and 'Mirazemi,' based on the concept of a modern 'reading, writing, and abacus.'
### Community Co-creation Aimed by Mirai-shiki
Mirai-shiki positions its classrooms not merely as places for studying, but as hubs supporting the growth of local children. FC owners are expected to resonate with this philosophy and engage in community contribution through education.
- Community Contribution: Children gather at the classrooms, creating new communities in the area.
- Synergy with Core Business: Having an education business improves a company's hiring power and boosts trust from the local community.
- Access to the Forefront of AI: Through AI training and business automation tools provided by the headquarters, owners themselves acquire AI utilization know-how. There are actual cases where FC owners have successfully introduced AI into their core businesses to improve operational efficiency.
- Utilization of Idle Assets: It is possible to convert unused company space into classrooms, turning existing assets into a new source of revenue.
### Thoughts of Representative Nishio
"In 10 years or so, AI will solve all sorts of problems. What humans should do then is to say, 'I want to do this, I want to do that' and
Previously, franchise (FC) membership for 'Mirai-shiki' was expanded exclusively through a referral system from existing owners and affiliates.
Now, following proven stable business growth and profitability even for new entrants from different industries such as manufacturing, plumbing, and real estate, we are opening FC corporate membership to the general public for the first time.
### Features of Mirai-shiki
Mirai-shiki is a cram school operated by TricoLogic Co., Ltd., a startup born from the Yanagawa Seminar at the University of Tokyo and the Matsuo Lab, which leads AI research in Japan. It currently operates 15 branches, primarily in Osaka, as a school that develops thinking skills through opinion presentations in addition to worksheet-based learning for all subjects.
Furthermore, it is rolling out new services adapted to education in the AI era, such as 'Mirasuki,' which helps junior high school students pass exams with a social media-like feel, and 'Mirazemi,' based on the concept of a modern 'reading, writing, and abacus.'
### Community Co-creation Aimed by Mirai-shiki
Mirai-shiki positions its classrooms not merely as places for studying, but as hubs supporting the growth of local children. FC owners are expected to resonate with this philosophy and engage in community contribution through education.
- Community Contribution: Children gather at the classrooms, creating new communities in the area.
- Synergy with Core Business: Having an education business improves a company's hiring power and boosts trust from the local community.
- Access to the Forefront of AI: Through AI training and business automation tools provided by the headquarters, owners themselves acquire AI utilization know-how. There are actual cases where FC owners have successfully introduced AI into their core businesses to improve operational efficiency.
- Utilization of Idle Assets: It is possible to convert unused company space into classrooms, turning existing assets into a new source of revenue.
### Thoughts of Representative Nishio
"In 10 years or so, AI will solve all sorts of problems. What humans should do then is to say, 'I want to do this, I want to do that' and