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Create New Value
Together.
Connect with people and companies -
making new partners to create a future together.
The Open Innovation Program “co-necto” celebrates this year its 7th year. “co-necto” is a “demonstrative” program co-created by Toppan, the local partner companies, and the start-up companies.
In fiscal year 2022, 86 start-up companies have applied, and 3 PoCs are currently underway and/or under consideration.
Through demonstration experiments, we will support the product market fit and aim to launch this new business within 3 parties, Toppan, the partner companies and the start-up companies. We are looking forward to your participation by preparing a wide range of demonstration fields with partner companies in various industries such as finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
We, the 3 parties, Toppan, the partner companies, and the start-up companies will carry out together the PoC plan.
Partner Company
START UP
Toppan Inc.

* PoC is an abbreviation of Proof of Concept.

This program includes Product Market Fit test marketing

THEMES
THE CARBON NEUTRAL
# Decarbonization / Deplasticization
# Decarbonization /
Deplasticization
# Food loss
# Sustainable society
THE GOVERNMENT DX
# One-stop window[no writing,
no waiting, no turning]
# Operational
# Operational efficiency of
efficiency of local government servants
local government servants
# Improved conveniences for residents
# Improved conveniences
for residents
THE RETAIL / DISTRIBUTION DX
# Sales promotion / Increase in sales
# Sales promotion
/ Increase in sales
# Supporting to employees
# Demand Forecast
THE GENERATIVE AI
# Chat GPT
# Auto-generation
THE FINANCIAL DX
# FinTech
# RPA
# Optimization of examination
works and counter services efficiency
works and counter services
efficiency
THE NEXT GENERATION HEALTHCARE
# Visualization and healthcare of physical
# Visualization and healthcare
and mental health
of physical and mental health
# PHR (Personal Health
# PHR (Personal Health Record)
Record) / Preventive measures
/ Preventive measures
# Elongation healthy lifespan
# PetTech
# Wellness
# Online medical services
THE MANUFACTURING / LOGISTICS DX
# IoT devices (cameras, drones, sensors, etc.)
# IoT devices (cameras,
drones, sensors, etc.)
# Manufacturing business operational
# Manufacturing business
efficiency
operational efficiency
# Streamlining logistics
operational efficiency
THE NEXT GENERATION SOLUTIONS
# The metaverse
# AR・VR
# NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
# Digital Contents
THE URBAN SPATIAL DESIGN
# City planning
# Smart city
# Disasters prevention
# MaaS
THE DEEPTECH
# Basic researches
# University venture
THE CO-CREATION
PARTNERSHIP
Please check the "Explanatory materials for start-up companies" from the "Download Materials" button.
Please check the "Explanatory materials for start-up companies" from the "Download Materials" button.
INCENTIVE
Providing PoC fields and assets
01
Partial support for verification costs
* Maximum support up to 2/3 of the cost,
1/3 will be borne by the applicant
02
Press releases about PoC
03
Verification of the demonstration project will be followed by consideration of joint venture
04
Toppan resources we can provide
A feature of Toppan is our wide network across a variety of industries.
We provide you with comprehensive support, including R&D.
Domestic bases
83
locations
BtoB network
Approximately 20,000 clients
R&D expenses
(consolidated)
20,500
million yen
Main global bases
153
locations
Partner Companies
We will welcome companies that promote innovation and new businesses as partners,
and will promote demonstration projects in collaboration with the applicant company and Toppan.
CASES
SCHEDULE
01
Start of Application
July 3 (Mon)

02
Application Deadline
July 31 (Mon)

03
First stage screening (by application documents)
early August
Notification of the first stage screening result
mid-August
* The specific schedule for the final stage screening will be notified to all applicants who have passed the first stage screening.
04
Final stage screening (by Online pitching)
early September
*Partners may attend this final stage screening
Notification of final stage screening result
early October
If you pass the final stage screening, you will be asked to formulate a plan for the demonstration experiment with us and our partner companies after notifying the result.
05
1. PoC Planning
2. Project by PoC
3. Expense Compensation
4. Press Release
06
Operationalization study/development
*Payment of PoC related expenses shall be discussed and decided upon in the planning of the demonstration project by PoC.
* Payment terms shall be decided after consultation between Toppan and the applicant company.
Application Requirements
Application Period:
7.3 Mon- 7.31 Mon
Qualification requirements

1. Companies or organizations with corporate status.

2. Companies or organizations with in-house services and products that can be verified by the use of PoC.

3. Companies capable of collaboration with Toppan and Partners.

Selection Criteria

1. Competitive advantage/innovation

2. Contribution to solving social issues

3. Business and market growth potential

4. Does the PoC plan meet the needs of partner companies and Toppan?

* Please check "Explanatory materials for start-up companies" and formulate a plan. It is also possible to propose multiple PoC projects. You can see "Download Materials" to view "Entry sheet" and "Explanatory materials for start-up companies".

Selection Method

【1st stage screening】 application documents

【Final stage screening】 Online pitching

* Partner companies may participate in the final selection on a voluntary basis.

Application documents

[The material download]

Click "Download Materials" button below to view "Entry Sheet" and "Explanatory materials for start-up companies".

Download
Materials

[Application documents]

Click the "ENTRY" button, fill out the entry form, and submit the following documents I. and II.

I. Entry sheet

* Excel (xlsx) format

II. Selection materials

* PDF format

II. Selection materials should include all items 1 to 7 below in a free layout. Please indicate the relevant part with titles/patches, etc. Each item is subject to evaluation.

1. The corporate profile

(the inclusion of the corporate vision and what sort of world vision you would like to project in the profile)

2. Overview of product services

3. Issues that can be solved / provided values

(What sort of issues to be solved, for whom and how? How would it be pleased to someone?)

4. The advantage and features of product services

5. Business scale/ growth potential marketing plan

6. Product services performance

(Such as Implemented companies, demonstrative cases, development status of providing services)

7. The contents of the demonstration experiment that will be carried out with Toppan and the partner companies

(Such as, the contents you wish for to demonstrate or display, about the roles of each company, the fields and assets you would like to work for)

* Notes

・ We cannot answer inquiries regarding the progress, content and results of the examination.

・ Entry materials (including selection documents and reference materials) will not be returned. In addition, entry materials will be disclosed to Toppan and partner companies.

・ The results of the examination do not guarantee that PoC will be implemented for businesses that have passed the final examination. Details regarding the implementation of PoC will be decided through discussions between Toppan and the companies who have passed the final stage screening.

・ As to the application materials and planning contents included therein it is the responsibility of the applicant company not to infringe upon the intellectual property of any third party including copyright, patent right, design right, utility model right or trademark right. Please conduct a thorough survey in advance.

・ As a general rule, the copyright of materials submitted for screening shall be retained by the applicant company.

・In regard to the attribution of inventions, devices, designs, copyrights, know-how and other intellectual property related to the implementation of the demonstration project contents, ownership shall be decided in consultation between the applicant company and Toppan. It will be decided after a separate consultation. In addition, if the applicant company, alone, wishes to acquire intellectual property rights for an invention, device, design, copyrighted material, know-how, etc., please be sure to declare it to the co-necto secretariat when submitting the materials for the first examination.

HOW TO ENTER
THE PROGRAM
The entry period:
July 3 (Mon) to 31 (Mon) of 2023
■How to download the entry sheet
1.Go to the form from the "Download Materials" button
2.Please enter the required items
3.A download link for entry-relevant materials will be sent by email.
■Entry procedure
Click the "ENTRY" button, fill in the form, and attach documents I., II., and submit.
I. Entry sheet
*Excel (xlsx) format
II. Selection materials
*PDF format(click here for details)
FAQ
NEWS
MANAGEMENT
Sponsor
Toppan Inc.
Supporting companies/
organizations
Toppan
business areas
Creating social value through collaboration
among 3 business fields
Information & communication
Related on Security
We provide state-of-the-art and appropriate security.
Related on Content Marketing
Solution development by integrating marketing x technology x creativity.
Related on BPO
Supporting the outsourcing with nationwide bases and strong security.
Living & industry
Related on Packaging
Offer comprehensive packaging solutions in a wide range of business areas.
Related on Décor Materials
Produce comfortable, safe and secure living space.
Performance Materials & Energy
Provide high-quality and high-performance products globally.
Electronics
Semiconductor Business
Totally support the semiconductor industry with advanced technology.
Displays
Providing high-quality, display-related products with advanced technology and productivity.
* These are sample images.
CONTACT
co-necto@toppan.co.jp