ICMG leads the co-creation of innovation programs with diverse stakeholders (governments, companies, startups, accelerators, etc.) and continues to pioneer innovation ecosystems in Singapore and elsewhere in Asia in a progressive and sustainable manner. We hope to achieve our goals together with our partners and clients by strategically leveraging ICMG's innovation know-how, knowledge, and ecosystem strengths to sustainably pursue innovations that are intrinsically meaningful to the world.
Program to co-create future businesses in a co-creation style
In the Innovation domain of ICMG, we support the visualization of invisible ideas and values, co-creation of innovation with stakeholders, and are disseminated as an integrated report through our programs. Some programs extend beyond Japan to include research in Southeast Asian countries and opportunities for discussions with overseas startup companies, offering a wide range of activities from learning to real business development.
Explore our presence
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in Numbers
45+
Number of projects supported
36
Number of supported enterprises
215+
Total number of POC Partners recruired
Programs & Services
Innovation Entry Program
Create possibilities for development and marketing activities in Asia from a real, wisdom-filled, and diverse perspective through discussions with strong potential partners, both domestically and internationally (e.g., in Singapore, where innovation is thriving).
Innovation Grand Design Program
A program to develop a grand design that integrates solutions to key corporate issues. By visualizing the reality, challenges, and future of innovation, the program creates a direction for innovation based on a clear understanding.
Outcome-creating and Co-creation Innovation Programs
Based on the innovation theme, we will research on business models and startups around the world. We will then hold strategic discussions with potential partners to help build and execute a Proof of Concept (POC) and strategic investment agreement.
Ecosystem Partners
Joint Ventures
Not just as accompanying partners, we become [practitioners] ourselves,
so as to innovate and confront social issues together with willful leaders.
TEPCO-iFrontiers, Inc.
A joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. and ICMG Group.
The company’s goal is to create new products and services that bring security, convenience, and comfort to the daily lives of its customers.
Yusuke Tsuji
Executive Officer, ICMG Head of Singapore
Director, ICMG Impact
Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering
"Create innovations that are intrinsically meaningful to the world."
He joined J.P. Morgan as a new graduate and later, ICMG. He has led numerous co-creation innovation projects, programs, and platforms based on "Purposeful & Impactful Innovation - creating innovations that have intrinsic meaning for the world". In addition to the execution of projects from ideation to commercialization with clients, he has extensive experience in leading the grand design, detailed design, and execution of corporate strategy, innovation strategy, innovation process, organizational design, and various system designs such as HR systems (including many under the direct supervision of the president).
He led the creation of a strategic alliance and joint initiative with UNDP GCTISD in the area of SDGs (obtained approval from UN NY headquarters). He was also elected as Judging Panel and Mentor for various global programs, and on top of that, he teaches a class on Innovation for Well-being at the University of Tokyo.
Clarence Tan
ICMG Partners Director
Head of Singapore Innovation
Origgin Pte. Ltd. Founder
University of Southern Queensland
National University of Singapore MBA
“Accelerating Co-creation between Japanese Corporates and Startups.”
He is the founder and CEO of Origgin Pte Ltd and Enlop Pte Ltd, two companies that advise and fund DeepTech venture co-creation. He is also the Director of STT Connect Pte. Ltd (private cloud provider), a joint venture between STT GDC Pte. a joint venture between STT GDC Pte.
He has successfully launched numerous technology startups, including Global Roam Group Ltd, PerfectInnovation Pte Ltd and Pinnz Pte Ltd.
Takuro Kato
ICMG Director
Graduated from Keio University
"Unleash the potential of organizations and people to accelerate social change."
He joined ICMG in 2008 and has worked on projects in the field of corporate planning. He has experience in establishing innovation mechanisms and assisting large companies in business development in various fields such as electric power, information equipment, chemicals, retail, distribution, and energy.
In addition, he has accomplished the integration of business, human resources, and the organization through numerous practical activities, including corporate transformation, corporate culture improvement, and M&A projects in collaboration with investment firms.
