We are pleased to announce that our wholly owned subsidiary, UPCYCLE Technologies Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “our company”), has been selected for the 12th FASTAR program, an acceleration initiative for startups organized by Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN).

FASTAR is designed to support high-growth startups by enhancing business strategies, facilitating fundraising, and fostering collaboration with major corporations.
Our company was chosen for our commitment to building a sustainable society through the innovative technology of upcycling food waste using catalytic carbonization equipment.

Through this program, we aim to accelerate our business growth by leveraging the following benefits:

● Strategic business mentorship : Receive expert guidance from industry leaders and investors to strengthen our business plan.

● Enhanced fundraising opportunities : Increase access to funding through connections with venture capital firms and financial institutions.

● Collaboration with major companies : Expand partnerships to develop supply chains and explore new markets.

We will continue to make the most of FASTAR’s support to drive the social implementation of technologies that contribute to solving environmental challenges.