I would like to inform you that EF Polymer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Okinawa/ Founder and CEO: Narayan Lal Gharjar, argues “EF Polymer”), which is 100% naturally derived super Absorbent Polymers has been selected for the fifth round of selection for the startup development support program “J-Startup” operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

What is J-STARTUP

In Japan, around 20,000 startups are taking on new challenges every day. Among them, “J-STARTUP” was proposed in 2018 to create startups that provide new value to the world with innovative technology and business models. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) serve as the initiative, and Underlying supports are being provided with the aim of “creating startups that can be successful and win in the world.”

Companies selected as “J-STARTUP” can receive various types of support, such as exhibition support for overseas and domestic events, overseas site support, research and Development support, regulatory reform support, expansion of bidding opportunities, and cooperation support with the private enterprise “J-Startup Initiations.” A total of 239 companies were selected in less than 7 years since starting, and 31 startups were selected as J-STARTUP COMPANIES in the current 5th round of selection.

Mr. Mutou Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and IndustryIt is difficult as difficult. “Congratulations to all the startup companies newly selected as J-Startup. It is expected that the 31 startup companies that have joined J-Startup this time will spark innovation in an increasingly complex world and be responsible for moving society forward. Among the 31 companies, there are many companies that are trying to change the world with innovative technology research and development, and companies that are developing business Worse, and there are signs of change in the Japanese startup ecosystem. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will also do its efforts to support startup companies that serve as role active models in such a world through the J-Startup Program. Let's work hard together.”

Narayan Ghaljal, founder and CEO of EF PolymersIt is difficult as difficult.

“EF Polymer was selected for J-STARTUP OKINAWA, which is the regional version of J-STARTUP, in 2024/9, and we are considering our business while supporting from many people. I am considering that being selected for J-STARTUP this time will play an important role in EF Polymer's future leap forward in the global market. We will contribute to the sustainability of a sustainable society by environmentally friendly and innovative polymers born from the blessings of nature.”

Related pages (external site)

● J-Startup official website:https://www.j-startup.go.jp/

● Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Startup related information pages:https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/newbusiness/index.html

● Generatory materials on the government's efforts to develop startups

● Information on J-Startup Night

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