SPACECOOL INC. proudly announces that it has won two sponsor awards at the “GRIC PITCH” contest held on November 14, 2024, as part of the GRIC2024 conference, one of Japan’s largest conferences connecting high-growth industries to the global market. The awards were presented by sponsors Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Woven Capital Management Company, L.L.C.

The GRIC2024 conference, held under the theme “Expanding Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Globally,” is one of Japan’s largest conferences dedicated to startups. Held on November 14 at Shibuya Hikarie Hall, the “GRIC PITCH” contest was a central event at GRIC2024, providing a global pitching stage judged by over 100 experts from Japan and abroad. GRIC PITCH aims to build bridges between startups poised for significant growth and the global market. This year’s competition included three key themes—”GREEN,” “HEALTHCARE,” and “UPRISING DIGITAL.” Representing SPACECOOL, CEO Masahiro Suemitsu participated under the “GREEN” theme, showcasing carbon-neutral technology solutions.

At SPACECOOL, we are a climate tech startup developing and distributing the zero-energy radiative cooling material known as ‘SPACECOOL,’ which enables passive cooling by releasing heat into space. Among the 17 startups participating in this pitch contest, we were honored to receive sponsor awards from both Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Woven Capital Management Company, L.L.C. SPACECOOL was the only company to receive two sponsor awards, which we feel speaks to the high regard for our radiative cooling technology as a viable solution for achieving carbon neutrality. Our materials are already deployed internationally and domestically, helping mitigate temperature increases in buildings and outdoor equipment, reducing energy consumption for cooling. We sense that our technology is being recognized as a crucial energy-saving solution for a carbon-neutral future. Moving forward, we aim to cool our cities and our planet through SPACECOOL, aspiring to become a game-changer in the fight against global warming.

The fifth annual GRIC conference, themed “Expanding Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Globally,” is one of Japan’s premier startup events. This year’s hybrid format combined online streaming and in-person attendance. Held over three days from November 12-14, 2024, GRIC concluded with the GRIC PITCH event at Shibuya Hikarie Hall on the final day.
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