ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takayoshi Fukushiro, hereinafter “ArkEdge Space”) are pleased to announce that ArkEdge Space has been selected for IPAS2023, the Japan Patent Office’s Intellectual Property Acceleration Program (IPAS), a program launched in 2018 to support startups in building IP strategies so as to accelerate their growth. ArkEdge Space was selected as one of the 20 companies to be supported in 2023.
Speaker at IPAS2023 Kickoff Event
The “IPAS2023 Supported Startups Kickoff Event” was held online on Friday, September 15, 2023, to introduce the companies selected for IPAS2023, and our CEO, Takayoshi Fukuyo, was among the speakers.
An archive of the event can be found at the link below. URL to watch: https://youtu.be/xGXfptd634c?feature=shared&t=10660
About IPAS2023
The JPO’s Intellectual Property Acceleration Program (IPAS) is a project that began in 2018 to support startups in building IP strategies to accelerate their growth.
The IPAS organizes “IP Mentoring Teams” consisting of business experts and IP experts with knowledge and skills that address the challenges and support needs of participating startups. The IP Mentoring Team diagnoses and brushes up business strategies through mentoring with participating startups for approximately five months, and supports the creation of IP strategies linked to business strategies, thereby fully encouraging startups to strategically utilize IP and accelerate their growth without losing competitiveness. We will fully support startups to utilize IP strategically and accelerate their growth without losing their competitiveness.
About ArkEdge Space Inc.
ArkEdge Space was founded in 2018 with the aim of commercializing the microsatellite development technology and utilization technology cultivated at the University of Tokyo. Currently, we have built a production system for multiple types of satellites centered on microsatellites. In addition to the hardware business such as building microsatellites, ground station maintenance, and design and production of related parts, we also provide satellite operation services. We are developing a wide range of businesses such as provisioning, related software development, education and consulting.