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March 5, 2024

JPO/Intellectual Property Acceleration Program: Speaker at the presentation of the results of the program.

JPO/Intellectual Property Acceleration Program: Speaker at the presentation of the results of the program.

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(Representative Director: Shota Higuchi, Head Office: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as "Closer"), as a representative startup, participated in the "Demo Day," a debriefing session on the results of the IP Acceleration Program (IPAS2023) held on March 5, 2024 (Tuesday). Closer" was a representative startup at the "Demo Day" held on March 5, 2024.

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https://youtu.be/s3p_ZvzD9l0?si=vqLcKnv0ExAYGO45

What is IPAS (Intellectual Property Acceleration Program)?

IPAS is a program sponsored by the Japan Patent Office to support startups in building IP strategies to accelerate their growth. IPAS organizes "IP mentoring teams" consisting of business experts and IP experts who have knowledge and skills corresponding to the issues and support needs of the participating startups. Through mentoring for about 5 months, IPAS diagnoses and brushes up business strategies and supports the establishment of IP strategies linked to the business strategies.

https://ipbase.go.jp/news/2024/02/news-240112.php

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