Our demonstration project began on October 30 at the first floor of Gifu Media Cosmos and at Gifu City Hall.
This trial aims to gather data on demand, durability, and usability by displaying 3D-printed furniture, including desks, chairs, and shelves.
We invite visitors to see and interact with the products firsthand and participate in a survey to help guide future product development.
https://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/business/sangyoushinkou/1005760/1005761/1027469/1027480/1029023.html
Japan’s largest open innovation facility, “STATION Ai,” recently opened in Nagoya.
Ahead of the opening, on October 30, Chukyo TV aired an exclusive report featuring our products and initiatives. Our representative also shared insights on our reasons for joining STATION Ai and our future outlook.
The global luxury group Kering, which includes brands like GUCCI and SAINT LAURENT, launched the “Kering Generation Award Japan” in March this year in collaboration with the CIC Institute.
This program aims to discover innovations that have a positive impact on the environment and society. Among over 120 startups and researchers, Spacewasp has been selected as one of the top 11 companies.
The top 11 finalists will undergo the final evaluation during the “Finalist Pitch” event, which will be held on November 8, 2024. The top three companies, including the Grand Prize winner, will be announced at this event.
The Finalist Pitch will be available for online viewing (pre-registration required).
「Kering Generation Award Japan」Finalist Pitch
Date: November 8, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Streaming Link & Event Page
https://20241108keringgenerationaward.peatix.com
You can find the latest information about this award on the dedicated “Kering Generation Award” webpage.
https://jp.cic.com/cic-kering_generation_award/
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000055433.html
https://news.3rd-in.co.jp/article/9b774efc-8aee-11ef-8efd-9ca3ba083d71#gsc.tab=0
On October 11, 2024, our business was featured in the open innovation media platform “DG Lab Haus.”
Title: “Creating Interior Spaces Automatically from Plant Waste: The Future of Architecture Brought by a Domestic Startup’s New Infrastructure.”
Japan’s largest open innovation hub, “STATION Ai,” opened on October 1, 2024.
Our sustainable furniture products, made from plant waste, are installed within STATION Ai.
https://www.pref.aichi.jp/press-release/stationai20241001.html
https://www.softbank.jp/corp/news/press/sbkk/2024/20241001_01/
Our representative, Isezaki, will be speaking at “Meet up Chubu Excursion” vol. 49, which will be held on October 10, 2024.
“Meet up Chubu” is an event platform aimed at fostering open innovation for joint research and new business development by exploring potential collaborations. Projects that emerge from this platform aim to accelerate social implementation with support from various stakeholders, including industry, academia, and government.
https://www.chubu.meti.go.jp/b35innovation/meetupchubu/event/vol49.html
On September 13, 2024, Spacewasp Inc. spoke on the Open Innovation Stage at the Japan Open Innovation Festival.
Our project has been selected for the Nagoya City Lab, a demonstration project aimed at realizing “Nagoya as a Global Testbed City.” Starting from the 2023 fiscal year, demonstrations will be conducted in Nagoya City.
Demonstration Operator:
Spacewasp Inc. (https://spacewasp.net/)
Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Demonstration Implementation Field:
Name: SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA
Main Operator: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Overview: Opened in March 2024 on the site of the former Nagoya City Education Hall, the center serves as a hub for artists, university researchers, and companies/schools, aiming to enhance the vibrancy of the Sakae area.
Solution Used in the Demonstration:
Product/Service Details:
We will convert plant waste (such as pruning waste from street trees, old timber from traditional houses, and flower stems and leaves) into resin.
This resin will be shaped into interior materials and furniture using large 3D printers and board manufacturing machines, providing interior spaces.
Products created can be reshaped multiple times, allowing us to offer sustainable interiors with zero waste.
Demonstration Content:
We will install conceptual furniture, interiors, and construction materials (like flooring) made from plant waste that would otherwise be incinerated throughout the facility, including in the restaurant (see right image).
By creating noteworthy products and spaces, we aim to verify whether there is demand for purchasing sustainable furniture, as well as the impact of these initiatives on attracting visitors to the facility.
Post-Demonstration Business Development:
Based on the effects observed from the installation of our products during the demonstration, we will explore opportunities to expand to facilities managed by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (the operator of SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA), as well as to other real estate developers and public facilities.
Our representative, Isezaki, will be speaking at the entrepreneur networking event “GIFU IGNITE #12,” which will be held on September 25, 2024.
Our project has been selected for the “Aichi Environmental Innovation Project,” which aims to create and implement environmental innovations originating from Aichi Prefecture.
Our project focuses on a circular economy business model that effectively utilizes local resources.
[Production and Remake of 100% Plant Waste-Derived Interior Materials]
We use only plant waste, such as vegetable scraps, fruit peels, and wood waste, as raw materials.
Utilizing technology for resin conversion and processing, we manufacture and remake interior materials for buildings, including construction materials and furniture.
https://www.pref.aichi.jp/press-release/env-innovation-project2024saitaku.html
