Tokyo XR Startups Co., Ltd. (Representative Director Hirohisa Kunimitsu, hereafter TXS) is holding a recruitment briefing session and individual consultation session for the “6th Incubation Program” and “MCH + Accelerator Program” for startups in the XR and blockchain fields. Will be held as follows, so we would like to inform you.
■ MCH + Accelerator Program (new)
TXS and double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Hironobu Ueno) are collaborating to support individuals and companies working on blockchain game development. For teams aiming to develop blockchain (about 1 team for every 15 genres), development support, ecosystem construction support, finance support, and human resource development support necessary for developing and operating blockchain games from MCH + are provided. Will be provided.
TXS official website ( http://tokyoxrstartups.com ) for announcement of recruitment outline and entry acceptance.
- Recruitment period
Applications will be accepted at any time. -
Support period
We plan to provide support for about 6 months before the game is released and for several months after the release. -
Full support for blockchain game development The system and know-how developed for the popular blockchain game “My Crypto Heroes” (hereinafter referred to as “Micri”) will be made into a framework and will be provided to users participating in MCH + basically free of charge. By using the MCH + framework, it will be possible to develop a full-scale blockchain game in a short period of time without know-how in developing blockchain games. We will also prepare a course to convey the knowledge necessary for development.
(Details: https://www.mch.plus/ ) -
Finance support
excellent programs, we will invest in NFT (Non Fungible Token) (up to 500 ETH) and equity finance (implemented in cooperation with partner VCs) as development funds. -
Recruitment target
A team that has a specific game development plan and has the creative power to realize it.
Since MCH + will support the development part related to blockchain, we will give priority to teams who have experience in the game development part of the following 15 genres in particular.
・ Tower defense game
・ Hakoba simulation game
・ Roguelike game
・ Racing game
・ Hack & slash game
・ Fishing game
・ Avatar communication game
・ Puzzle game
・ FPS game
・ Sandbox game -
Application conditions
・ Ability to develop blockchain games during the support period (about 6 months)
・ Age, gender, nationality do not matter
・ Ability to actively participate in events held by MCH +
At the recruitment briefing held this time, our representative Hironao Kunimitsu will give a lecture on the latest trends of XR and blockchain, the possibility of MCH + and blockchain games, and the experiences of past participants, the 6th program I will explain the contents in detail. If you are considering applying or are interested in this area, please join us.
My Crypto Heroes
TXS 6th Incubation Program / MCH + Accelerator Program Recruitment Information Session / Consultation Outline
■ “Latest trends in blockchain business, 7 themes you should know in blockchain business / MCH + challenges” & TXS 6th program briefing session
[Date] August 21, 2019 (Wednesday) 19:
30-21 : 00 [Place] Gumi Co., Ltd. 4F Large Conference Room (4-34-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Sumitomo Real Estate Nishi-Shinjuku Building No. 5 4th Floor )
[Speaker]
“Trends and future prospects of the blockchain market”
Hironao Kunimitsu (President of Tokyo XR Startups Co., Ltd., Chairman of gumi Co., Ltd.)
“Seven themes you should know in the blockchain business”
Omi Kubota (CoinDesk Japan First Issue Editor / Content Producer)
“Challenge of
Blockchain Game Ecosystem MCH +” Hironobu Ueno (CEO & CTO of double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd.)
[Application] https://peatix.com/event / 957800
■ “Experiences of participation by managers of companies participating in the 5th program” & TXS 6th program briefing session
[Date] August 28, 2019 (Wednesday) 19:30-21 : 00
[Place] Future Tech Hub (2F, Shinkawa ST Building, 1-25-2 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
[Speakers]
Participating companies in the 5th term
Jun Minegishi也氏(Corporation Rikuti representative Director)
Mr. Hitoshi Kawasaki (Corporation CanR representative Director)
Akihiro Yamamoto (experience sharing Co., Ltd. representative Director)
Ban宇鵬Mr. (weightlessness Co., Ltd. representative Director)
[facilitator]
Wakayama Taioya (Tokyo XR Startups Co., Ltd. Producer, Breakpoint Co., Ltd. CEO)
[Application] https://peatix.com/event/835707
Speaker profile (partial excerpt)
Tokyo XR Startups Co., Ltd. President and CEO
Gumi Co., Ltd. Chairman and CEO
Hironao Kunimitsu
Founded gumi Co., Ltd. in June 2007 and assumed the post of president. Starting with the development of SNS for mobile terminals, we are promoting the development and operation of mobile online games. In addition, through the investment business, we support VR / AR / blockchain-related startups around the world, mainly in Japan, the United States and South Korea. In July 2018, he became chairman of gumi Co., Ltd. (current position). At present, he founded Financier, Inc., which handles the dream sharing service “FiNANCiE” that utilizes blockchain technology.
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science. Joined NHK Publishing in 2004. Many editorial works such as “IT Business Principles”, “Gamification”, and “Impact of VR Business”. Awaken to the potential of blockchain through the editing of “Technology as a Culture” by Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab. Operates a popular blog “KOMUGI” individually. Belongs to CoinDesk Japan from January 2019.
CoinDesk Japan First Issue Editor-in-Chief / Content Producer
Mr. Oumi Kubota
Participated in the construction of numerous financial system infrastructures at Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. In his previous position, he was an executive officer and technical fellow at Mobcast Co., Ltd., and directed the design and development of platforms and game servers, and the construction of the development platform for smartphone games. In April 2018, he founded double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd., a company specializing in blockchain games. “My Crypto Heroes” Architect
double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd. Representative Director / CEO & CTO Hironobu
Ueno
Born in Hiroshima prefecture. Graduated from Keio University Business School (MBA). After working for Okura Shoji and IDEA INTERNATIONAL, he established Breakpoint Co., Ltd. in March 2004 and became the representative director. Supporting more than 250 startups over a 10-year period. Part-time lecturer at Keio University Business School. Lecturer at Globis School of Management.
Tokyo XR Startups Co., Ltd. Producer
Breakpoint Co., Ltd. Representative Director
Yasushika Wakayama
Announcement of recruitment outline and acceptance of entry to the program
* Click here to apply for the 6th program
Tokyo XR Startups Promotion video
- Click here to apply for the MCH + Accelerator Program
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We operate an incubation program that provides funding, working space lending, back office support, etc. to startups in the XR and blockchain areas.
blockchain game specialized development company, we develop and operate numerous games (mobile social games, PC online games, home video games, etc.) and platforms, and finance including blockchain technology and crypto assets. Established on April 3, 2018 by members who have the know-how in.
An incubator established in 2004. With a cumulative total of support for more than 300 startups, we have been involved in the operation of the TXS program since the first phase.
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