Heimat Inc. (located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Ryunosuke Hidaka, hereinafter referred to as Heimat) is proud to announce that the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse has celebrated its first anniversary, surpassing a total of 400 participants over the past year. Within this period, the Sharehouse has cultivated around 30 new entrepreneurs and supported approximately 70 various projects and companies.As of December 2021, the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse marks a significant milestone of one year since its inception. The program has seen a total of over 400 participants, fostering about 30 new entrepreneurs in the process. Alongside this, the Sharehouse has extended support to nearly 70 diverse projects and companies. Through entrepreneurial development programs and pitch conferences, the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse continues to uplift the Gen Z entrepreneurial spirit.About U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse:With the mission of "Making Entrepreneurship a Lifestyle," the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse offers a "Residential Accelerator Program" aimed at entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs under the age of 25. Making use of vacant sharehouses and hotels affected by the pandemic, the Sharehouse has been operating with about 30 young individuals since its launch in December 2020, reaching a total of 400 participants over the year.Testimonials:- Tomoko Fujimoto stated, "The Entrepreneur Sharehouse helped me discover the power to live authentically. Initially, I planned to join a company where I had an offer, but within two months, I decided to start my own venture..."- From the creators of 'Mama’s Cheesecake,' Sakugo Koizumi and Kotomi Haga, "Congratulations on the first anniversary of the Entrepreneur Sharehouse. Our sweets brand 'Mama’s Cheesecake' was born here..."- Keita Adachi from Masentic Inc. shared, "Without the Entrepreneur Sharehouse, I believe team-building, product development, and fundraising would have been impossible..."Emerging Enterprises and Project Overview:Excluding those who were already entrepreneurs, about 30 new entrepreneurs have emerged from the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse, supporting nearly 70 various projects and companies in total.Participant Business Domains:Among over 70 supported projects and companies, it has been observed that Gen Z entrepreneurs often target younger demographics, particularly in D2C and Gen Z-focused marketing realms like Instagram and TikTok operations...For the second half of 2021, trends like blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 have captured the interest of many, although a lack of development resources has hindered some from launching their ventures. Therefore, the Sharehouse plans to strengthen ties with engineers, designers, and the community to further support the birth of innovation.Comment from Heimat CEO Hidaka:A year ago, I was unaware of terms like 'VC' or 'startup.' However, encounters with VCs and entrepreneurs ignited a desire to share the excitement of entrepreneurship with the youth...12th Batch RecruitmentThe U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse is now accepting applications for its 12th batch of residents (January entrants). Live alongside 30 entrepreneurs, and work together with mentors to grow your business and aim for seed funding...Program Details:Community:Regular networking events with fellow participants, VCs, and angel investors, creating opportunities for team formations and investment...Workshops:Bi-weekly workshops with mentors, veteran entrepreneurs, VCs covering a range of startup fundamentals...Mentorship:Opportunities for consultations with veteran entrepreneurs, VCs, lawyers, accountants essential for starting up...Pitch Contest:Monthly business contests in front of VCs with winning prizes and fundraising opportunities ranging from 5 to 10 million yen...12th Batch Recruitment Details:- Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2022 (Long-term participation of over a month is also possible)- Dormitory Plan: 30,000 yen for 2 weeks / 50,000 yen for 1 month- Eligibility: Below 25 years old, currently running or intending to start a startup within a yearFor inquiries and applications, please contact us through the LINE link provided: https://lin.ee/ytW80MJOnline information sessions are being held regularly. Please reach out to the official LINE above for any inquiries. We look forward to your questions.Facility Information:IMANO TOKYO HOSTEL, a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku 3-chome Station, houses a café bar on the first floor, bustling with freelancers and international guests...【For Media Personnel】For coverage of the U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse in December, we are open to schedule adjustments as per the dates listed below. The Business Contest to be held on December 28th (Tue) is planned to be broadcasted online.Please contact us if you wish to view the event.12/28 (Tue) 18:00~22:00 "Business Contest"01/03 (Mon) 20:00~22:00 ◆ "KICKOFF"01/09 (Sun) 20:00~21:00 ◆ "Idea Presentation"01/11 (Tue) 17:00~22:00 ◆ "Google Design Sprint 01: Idea"01/14 (Fri) 18:00~22:00 ◆ "Midterm Presentation"01/28 (Fri) 18:00~22:00 ◆ "Business Contest"Inquiries: kigyouka@heimatinc.com【Sponsors Wanted】The Entrepreneur Sharehouse is seeking various media/sponsor companies. Our sponsors and media partners have the opportunity to participate in various events/pitches, including the final pitch, which is a highlight of the Entrepreneur Sharehouse.■ Food Sponsor- The amount you contribute will provide food for the entrepreneurs in the sharehouse.- Returns: Listing on the website, ability to view the Business Contest.■ VC/Angel Investor Sponsor- Sponsor Details: To be discussedReturns:- Website listing- Judging in the Business Contest- Matching with entrepreneurs- Participation in other eventsInquiries: kigyouka@heimatinc.comCompany Overview:Company Name: Heimat Inc.Representative: CEO Ryunosuke HidakaEstablished: March 29, 2021Capital: 1,000,000 yenURL: https://heimatinc.comBusiness: Accelerator program for entrepreneursAddress: 2-2-15 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Win Aoyama 942The U25 Entrepreneur Sharehouse is open for media coverage. Please contact us below for more information.Contact Information:Heimat Inc. Ryunosuke HidakaPhone: ①03-4500-9774 ②080-3715-5823Email: kigyouka@heimatinc.comWebsite: https://heimatinc.com