ABCD Inc. Receives "spark.me Award" at spark.me Acceleration Program
"Local Roots, Global Wings" project recognized for its potential in regional revitalization and global expansion
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ABCD Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuya Shiono) has received the "spark.me Award" at the "Demo Day" of the "spark.me Acceleration Program" for its highly acclaimed "Local Roots, Global Wings" project, which integrates regional revitalization with global expansion initiatives.
Project Overview
"Local Roots, Global Wings" aims to unlock the potential of various regions across Japan and expand their value to the global market. Through an approach that values "Roots" while spreading "Wings," the project works to revitalize regional economies.
This project seeks to lower the barriers for Japanese companies to expand overseas while exploring international demand, with the ultimate goal of reviving Japan as a manufacturing powerhouse. ABCD Inc. is developing a platform called "Global Force" (a B2B fulfillment marketplace) as the core infrastructure to enable regional businesses to access global channels.
Award Recognition
The following aspects of the project were highly evaluated, leading to this award:
- Data-Driven Approach
- Strategic market selection methodology utilizing indicators such as GDP, logistics costs, affinity with Japan, and economic growth rates
- Innovative Platform Design
- Development of a one-stop solution that integrates marketplace, logistics fulfillment, and FinTech through "Global Force"
- Regional Collaboration
- Initiation of pilot projects in collaboration with regional support facilities (DX Ehime, Kagawa Industrial Support Hub (KSN-Biz), etc.)
- Creating International Value for Regional Industries
- Design of a support system to optimize regional unique materials and manufacturing methods for various international markets
Future Initiatives
With this award as a catalyst, ABCD Inc. will accelerate the following initiatives:
- Strengthening collaboration with regional companies and support organizations that have already begun partnerships
- Enhancing the functionality of the "Global Force" platform and full-scale implementation of pilot projects
- Expanding networks with overseas buyers and supporting the global expansion of products from various regions in Japan
