Nomura : Launches Accelerator Program in Japan to Promote Open Innovation(PDF 21KB)

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Scheduled to launch in the end of 2016, the accelerator program aims to promote open i nnovation and reinforces Nomura's efforts to create new services for clients. The three compani es will identify certain business and social issues as key themes for the program and solicit potential solutions from a wide range of startup companies. By providing the resources required, the three companies will partner with selected startups to develop services and products that transform the way business is done and tackle social issues.

In a continued effort to support startups in Japan, Nomura is also exploring the possibility of establishing a new company that devel ops, invests in and provides loans to new businesses. Total investments of 10 billion yen are currently being considered.

Nomura will continue to promote open innovation and improve customer satisfaction, while contributing to the further development of the Japanese economy.

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