The Awagin Accelerator Program 2025 has been launched by Creww Inc. and Awa Bank in Japan, with the goal of contributing to the sustainable economic development of local communities through open innovation with startups.
Moreso, the global program is part of an effort to revitalize the local economy and promote industry. The program will build an innovation ecosystem in the political and administrative division of Tokushima Prefecture in Japan by connecting local companies that possess diverse management resources with global startups offering innovative technologies and services.
Focus areas
- The focus areas of the program include transforming the overwhelming natural beauty of Naka Town in Japan into value
- Developing content that fosters a connected population, transforming vacant homes and idle assets into treasures by building and utilizing support services
- Creating a lively atmosphere and transforming the construction and real estate industries through digital transformation to create attractive jobs.
Who can apply?
Applications for the program are open to both domestic and international startups, regardless of industry
when and how to apply
Entries accepted until August 29, 2025. To apply, Click HERE.
The Awagin Accelerator 2025, initiated by Creww Inc. and Awa Bank, aims to drive sustainable economic development in local communities in Japan through open innovation with startups.
This global initiative focuses on revitalizing the local economy by establishing an innovation ecosystem in Tokushima Prefecture, linking local businesses with diverse resources to global startups offering groundbreaking technologies and services.
Key focus areas of the program include leveraging the natural beauty of Naka Town, developing community-centric content, repurposing vacant homes, and enhancing the construction and real estate sectors through digital transformation to create appealing job opportunities.
The program is open to both domestic and international startups across industries.
Applications can be submitted until August 29, 2025, through the provided application link.
