Fujitsu Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary TechShop Japan Limited today announced their collaboration with \QUANTUM Inc., a subsidiary of TBWA\HAKUHODO Inc., to create new business opportunities in TechShop Tokyo's DIY membership-based workshop. Together, TechShop Japan and \QUANTUM will increase the customer base and strengthen education programs, expanding their services for corporations, individuals and students.
This initiative is based on an agreement for Fujitsu to transfer a 15% stake in TechShop Japan to TBWA\HAKUHODO.
Since opening in April 2016, TechShop Japan has hosted events and workshops with more than 3,000 visitors. The company also has more than 700 members that include large corporations, startups, creators, individuals and students. They have engaged in collaborative projects and launched new businesses, contributing to an ecosystem of co-creation. TechShop Japan and \QUANTUM have now decided to collaborate in order to expand such systems and accelerate innovation.
Mitsuru Takamatsu, President and CEO, \QUANTUM Inc., said, “As a startup studio, \QUANTUM is promoting to create new businesses through co-creation between large companies and startups. By providing programs that invoke familiarity with manufacturing, the company will improve people's lives through business and product development.”