Takayoshi Fukuyo, CEO of ArkEdge Space and Masato Kaneda, Innovative Startups Support,
Deputy Head of Retail & Business Banking Division, Mizuho Bank Ltd.
October 11th, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a provider of comprehensive solutions from small satellite constellation development, manufacturing and operations, received the Mizuho Innovation Award 2024.3Q as one of promising innovative companies in this quarter.
Quote from Mizuho Bank
“ArkEdge Space has been a pioneer in the world’s most advanced micro-satellite business, boldly taking on a wide range of missions. We are pleased to present this award in recognition of their efforts to address global sustainability challenges such as climate change and biodiversity conservation, as well as the strong leadership of their executives in expanding an outstanding team where their business contributes to a safer and more prosperous world.”
Quote from CEO of ArkEdge Space, Mr. Fukuyo
“We are honored to receive the ‘Mizuho Innovation Award 2024.3Q.’ At ArkEdge Space, we are working toward the realization of our mission, ‘Bringing people a safer and more prosperous future through satellites’ by providing comprehensive solutions from the planning and design of small satellite constellations to mass production and operation,” said Fukuyo, “The advent of small satellites has dramatically lowered the barriers to space utilization, making it possible to develop, launch and use satellites for Earth observation and data applications at low cost and in a short period of time. We believe that our small satellites are transforming the way society works by collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders around the world. ArkEdge Space will continue our efforts to contribute to a safer and more prosperous society by enabling quantitative and frequent monitoring of oceans, forests, and other critical environments through small satellite operations, and to lead the way in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and ensuring public safety.”
The Mizuho Innovation Award has been held each quarter since October 2017 to recognize and support promising innovation companies, particularly startups that are tackling innovative business ventures. Each quarter, companies are selected based on key criteria such as the superiority of their business model, team capabilities, and growth potential. Award recipients receive various forms of support, including business matchmaking opportunities with large corporations, to foster the growth of these innovative enterprises.
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