In July 2025, Closer Co., Ltd. was selected as a participating company in the “ICT Startup League” promoted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
The ICT Startup League is a program launched in fiscal year 2023 under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Startup-Generating Pioneering R&D Support Project” to support the launch and growth of startups in the ICT sector. In addition to funding for research and development, the program provides comprehensive support for startup growth, including hands-on guidance from experts and assistance in building networks to foster business expansion.
Furthermore, Closer Co., Ltd.’s initiatives were recently featured in the ICT Startup League’s member interview and column section.
The article covers our vision for “a future where anyone can easily utilize robots” and our efforts to address labor shortages in the manufacturing industry, so we encourage you to take a look.
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“From RoboCup World Champions to Leaders in Physical AI — ‘Future Robot Infrastructure’ Is Revolutionizing Japan’s Manufacturing Industry”

