Applications Open for Scrum Studio's Seventh Open Innovation Program Offering Co-Development & Investment Opportunities for AgeTech Startups

Scrum Studio第七个开放式创新计划的应用程序开放，为AgeTech初创公司提供共同开发和投资机会

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scrum Studio Inc., in partnership with Hakuhodo, announces the launch of AgeTechX, a visionary open innovation program dedicated to helping scale and grow startups developing products and solutions working to revolutionize the $2 trillion field of aging-related technology and services by collaborating with Japanese corporations..

旧金山，2023年12月1日/PRNewswire/-Scrum Studio Inc.与Hakuhodo合作，宣布推出AgeTechX，这是一项有远见的开放式创新计划，致力于帮助扩大和发展创业公司开发产品和解决方案，旨在彻底改变通过与日本公司合作，2万亿美元的老龄化相关技术和服务领域。。

Demographic Shifts Drive Need for AgeTech Innovation

人口变化推动了对AgeTech创新的需求

According to the World Health Organization, there is a significant demographic shift on the horizon: by 2030, one in six individuals globally will be aged 60 or older, with the world's population of people aged 60 and above expected to double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Moreover, the number of individuals aged 80 or older is projected to triple by 2050, reaching a staggering 426 million.

根据世界卫生组织的数据，即将发生重大的人口变化：到2030年，全球六分之一的人口将达到60岁或以上，世界60岁及以上人口预计到2050年将翻一番至21亿。此外，预计到2050年，80岁以上的人数将增加两倍，达到4.26亿。

This demographic transformation presents an enormous opportunity for startups to pioneer innovative solutions catering to this growing aging population..

这种人口转变为初创公司提供了巨大的机会，为应对日益增长的老龄化人口开创创新解决方案。。

'In a world where the aging population is on the rise, we started AgeTechX to encourage innovation, uniting startups and industry pioneers to shape the future of aging-related technology and services, ' said Yuya Watanabe, Program Associate with Scrum Studio. 'Together with our partner, Hakuhodo, we invite the world's most visionary entrepreneurs to join us on this transformative journey towards a healthier and more connected 100-year life.'.

“在人口老龄化呈上升趋势的世界里，我们启动了AgeTechX来鼓励创新，联合初创企业和行业先驱塑造与老龄化相关的技术和服务的未来，”Scrum Studio助理项目渡边Yuya说与我们的合作伙伴Hakuhodo一起，我们邀请世界上最有远见的企业家加入我们，走向更健康，更紧密的100年生活的变革之旅。

'The mission of the Hakuhodo Senior Business Force is to expand our DNA of 'sei-katsu-sha thinking' to '100 years of sei-katsu-sha thinking' to gain deeper insight into individual seniors and create new values,' said Jun Matsuda from Hakuhodo Senior Business Force. 'Our mission is to create value through deep insight into seniors.

“Hakuhodo高级商务团队的使命是将我们的'sei-katsu sha思考'的DNA扩展到'100年的sei-katsu sha思考'，以更深入地了解个人老年人并创造新的价值观，”Jun Matsuda说来自Hakuhodo高级商务部“我们的使命是通过深入了解老年人创造价值。

AgeTechX aims to create businesses that solve the problems of Japan's aging society together with startups from around the world that have new ideas and technologies. We hope to create a prosperous society where people want to live to be 100 years old.'.

AgeTechX旨在创建解决日本老龄化社会问题的企业，以及来自世界各地拥有新想法和新技术的创业公司。我们希望创建一个繁荣的社会，人们希望活到100岁。”。

Program Connects Startups with Japanese Corporates to Encourage Innovation

该计划将初创公司与日本公司联系起来，以鼓励创新

AgeTechX is a groundbreaking global initiative between Hakuhodo, renowned for its expertise in senior consumer-oriented ventures, and Scrum Studio, an affiliate of Scrum Ventures known for its commitment to fostering innovation, designed to ignite innovation by connecting startups from around the world with cutting-edge technologies and applications across diverse sectors.

AgeTechX是Hakuhodo和Scrum Studio之间的一项开创性全球计划，后者以其在高级消费者导向型企业方面的专业知识而闻名，Scrum Studio是Scrum ventures的附属公司，致力于促进创新，旨在通过将来自世界各地的初创企业与尖端企业联系起来来激发创新。各个行业的技术和应用。

With the participation of industry experts and forward-looking municipalities, this program is poised to catalyze dynamic collaborations between startups and Japanese corporations spanning various industries..

在行业专家和前瞻性城市的参与下，该计划有望促进创业公司与跨越各个行业的日本公司之间的动态合作。。

The 'AgeTechX' initiative will focus on the following key areas:

“AgeTechX”计划将侧重于以下关键领域：

Anti-Aging / Care

抗衰老/护理

Regenerative Medicine

再生医学

Treatment, Regenerative Medicine

治疗，再生医学

Empowered Independent Living / Cognition

赋予独立的生活/认知能力

Personalized Health Management

个性化的健康管理

Connected Care and Support

连接的护理和支持

Lifelong Learning and Enrichment

终身学习与丰富

Economic, Life Planning

经济，生活规划

Startups from around the world are invited to participate in this transformative program, which offers selected candidates a unique opportunity for business co-creation alongside leading corporations. Participants will also gain access to a series of enriching events, including kickoff sessions and demo days meticulously designed to accelerate their growth and impact..

来自世界各地的初创公司被邀请参加这一转型计划，该计划为选定的候选人提供了与领先公司共同创建业务的独特机会。参与者还将获得一系列丰富的活动，包括精心设计的启动会议和演示日，以加速其发展和影响。。

'AgeTechX' seeks collaborative ventures with diverse industries, corporations, and municipalities dedicated to nurturing a society enriched by technology-powered well-being and healthy aging. Companies aspiring to explore innovative solutions and address societal concerns through regional Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives are encouraged to engage.  The program offers comprehensive support, aiding exceptional startups in establishing a presence in Japan.

'AgeTechX'寻求与不同行业，公司和市政当局的合作企业，致力于培育一个由技术驱动的福祉和健康老龄化丰富的社会。鼓励致力于探索创新解决方案并通过区域概念验证（PoC）举措解决社会问题的公司参与进来。该计划提供全面的支持，帮助创业卓越的S建立在日本的存在。

The Studio programs boast a track record of helping startups enter the Japanese market with two previous Studio participants entering the market..

工作室项目拥有帮助创业公司进入日本市场的良好记录，之前有两位工作室参与者进入市场。。

Applications are being accepted for AgeTechX' 2024 until February 29, 2024. To apply, please visit the official application page here.

AgeTechX'2024的申请被接受，直到2024年2月29日。要申请，请访问此处的官方申请页。

Exceptional startups participating in 'AgeTechX' may also attract the attention of Scrum Ventures for potential investment opportunities, further boosting their growth prospects.

参与“AgeTechX”的卓越初创公司也可能吸引Scrum Ventures对潜在投资机会的关注，进一步提升其增长前景。

About Scrum Studio, Inc.Scrum Studio, Inc. is an open innovation platform formed to bridge the gap between iconic Japanese corporations and startups from around the world. The platform focuses on three pillars to create new business opportunities: acceleration, incubation, and connection. Its vertical studio programs include SmartCityX, and Food Tech Studio - Bites! Learn more at https://scrum.vc/studio/..

关于Scrum Studio，Inc.Scrum Studio，Inc.是一个开放式创新平台，旨在弥合标志性日本公司与来自世界各地的创业公司之间的差距。该平台专注于三大支柱，以创造新的商业机会：加速，孵化和连接。其垂直工作室节目包括SmartCityX和Food Tech studio-Bites！了解更多信息https://scrum.vc/studio/..

About Scrum VenturesScrum Ventures is an early-stage venture firm based in San Francisco with a growing Tokyo office. With entrepreneurial expertise and a strong network in Japan, we actively support portfolio global growth and success. Learn more at Scrum Ventures.

关于Scrum VenturesScrum Ventures是一家位于旧金山的早期风险投资公司，东京办事处不断发展。凭借创业专业知识和日本强大的网络，我们积极支持投资组合全球增长和成功。在Scrum Ventures了解更多信息。

About Hakuhodo Inc.Founded in 1895, Hakuhodo is an integrated marketing solutions company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With offices in 20 countries and regions, and over 10,000 specialists working in Japan and around the world, Hakuhodo is the world's second largest advertising agency according to Ad Age's 'Agency Report 2022.' The company is the core agency of the Hakuhodo DY Group.

关于Hakuhodo Inc.成立于1895年，Hakuhodo是一家总部设在日本东京的综合营销解决方案公司。Hakuhodo在20个国家和地区设有办事处，在日本及世界各地工作的专家超过10000人，根据Ad Age的“agency Report 2022”，它是世界第二大广告公司。该公司是Hakuhodo DY集团的核心机构。

Sei-katsu-sha insight is the foundation for Hakuhodo's thinking, planning, and brand building. It reminds us that consumers are more than shoppers performing an economic function. They have heartbeats. They are individuals with distinct lifestyles. Hakuhodo introduced this term in the 1980s to emphasize its commitment to a comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on consumers' lives.

Sei katsu sha insight是Hakuhodo思考，规划和品牌建设的基础。它提醒我们，消费者不仅仅是购物者，而是执行经济功能。他们有心跳。他们是具有不同生活方式的个人。Hakuhodo在20世纪80年代引入了这个术语，以强调其对消费者生活的全面，360度视角的承诺。

With sei-katsu-sha insight as its cornerstone, Hakuhodo combines creativity, integrative capabilities, and data and technology to play a leading role in evolving companies' marketing activities and generating innovation for the digitalized era. This enables the company to impact and provide value to sei-katsu-sha and society.

Hakuhodo以sei katsu sha insight为基石，结合创造力，综合能力以及数据和技术，在不断发展的公司营销活动和为数字化时代创造创新方面发挥主导作用。这使公司能够影响并为sei-katsu sha和社会提供价值。

Renowned for its creativity, Hakuhodo has won the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity twice, and was named Network of the Year at ADFEST 2021..

Hakuhodo以其创造力而闻名，曾两次在Cannes Lions国际创意节赢得盛奖，并在ADFEST 2021年被命名为“年度网络”。。

SOURCE Scrum Ventures

SOURCE Scrum Ventures