CCC Group Launches Third Term of "T-VENTURE PROGRAM," Collaboration and Support Program for Venture Companies

2016.07.07 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.

We are pleased to announce that Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Muneaki Masuda, hereinafter referred to as "CCC") has launched the third phase of its collaboration and support program for venture companies, the "T-VENTURE PROGRAM" (hereinafter referred to as "TVP"), and that applications for this phase's information session have now begun.

For the second phase of TVP, we received applications from numerous venture companies offering services in a variety of lifestyle fields. After the final selection process held in December last year, we decided to collaborate with and support four companies, and have since begun collaborating with CCC's various businesses.
In the third phase of "TVP," we aim to collaborate with CCC Group companies across a wide range of businesses, regardless of whether they are BtoC, BtoB, offline or online. We will also be holding information sessions in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka with the aim of attracting participation from many unique companies. Also, starting this term, we will be holding "individual consultation sessions" to foster deeper communication.
We will continue to announce the judges for the final TVP selection and details of the application requirements as soon as they are decided.

★Information session
　Tokyo: Thursday, August 4th, 6pm - @CCC Head Office (Application required)http://tokyo0804.peatix.com)
　Fukuoka: August 8th (Mon) 6pm - @ Fukuoka City Startup Cafe (Application required)http://fukuoka0808.peatix.com)
　Osaka: August 9th (Tue) 6pm - @Osaka Innovation Hub (Application required)http://osaka0809.peatix.com)

*Individual consultation sessions in Tokyo will be held separately. The dates will be announced on the official website as soon as they are decided.
*Individual consultation sessions in Fukuoka and Osaka will be held during the information session.

★After the briefing session, TVP overall schedule
　TVP entry acceptance: August 1st (Monday) - September 16th (Friday)
　First round of judging: September 19th (Monday) to September 30th (Friday)
　Second round of judging: October 11th (Tue) - October 14th (Fri)
　Brush-up Program: October 17th (Monday) - November 30th (Wednesday)
　Final judging: Thursday, December 1st @ Shibuya Hikarie Hall B *Invitation only

[Reference: Final results of the 2nd "T-VENTURE PROGRAM"]
・Grand Prize
Street Academy Co., Ltd. "Street Academy" / Skill sharing site　
http://street-academy.com/
・Excellent Award
GeneQuest Inc. "GeneQuest Genetic Testing" / Japan's first large-scale genetic analysis service for individuals　
http://genequest.jp/
・Excellent Award
Lifestyle Accent Co., Ltd. "Factelier" / Factory Direct Brand
http://factelier.com/
・TSUTAYA Award
Anikore LLC "Anikore β" / Anime rating ranking site　
http://anikore.jp/

[Reference material: Examples of collaborations between past award winners and CCC]
■ Factelier × Daikanyama T-SITE
A pop-up shop will be open from Wednesday, June 1st to Monday, July 18th, 2016.
The event provided an opportunity for visitors to actually touch and feel the carefully crafted, high-quality products, and was well received.

■ GREEN FUNDING by T-SITE × Futako Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics
During the crowdfunding campaign to mass-produce the "Wearable Transceiver ," a hands-on event was held at Tsutaya Electrics and the project was announced in T-SITE NEWS, raising over 25.5 million yen in support, the highest amount in GREUNDING's history. It is scheduled to go on sale in advance at Tsutaya Electrics this fall.

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CCC Group Launches Third Term of "T-VENTURE PROGRAM," Collaboration and Support Program for Venture Companies

Inquiries regarding this matter
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Public Relations Officer: Sumiyo Motonaga　　　
TEL: 03-6800-3570
T-VENTURE PROGRAM Management Office
TEL:03-6800-4786 E-mail: team-TVP@ccc.co.jp