Recruiting Has Begun!
Looking for Companies to Join KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023!

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. and is 01Booster, Inc. announces that we will jointly host KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023 and begin accepting applications from participating companies starting today.

KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023 application website: https://01booster.com/program/konami/

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KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023 is an initiative to create innovation and accelerate new businesses for Konami Digital Entertainment through a process of co-creation with startups and entrepreneurs.

Since its founding, Konami Digital Entertainment has worked to create new content and has nurtured many game brands to this day. Now, new technologies and platforms such as mixed reality (MR), blockchain and Metaverse are changing our lives, and digital devices are expected to become even more diverse. This technological innovation and diversification will further expand the horizon of digital entertainment.

Under the theme of "Road to a New Experience.", KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023 is recruiting startup companies and entrepreneurs willing to take on new initiatives that will connect customers and content across six entertainment fields including games, sports and Web3. We welcome applications from all backgrounds with the passion to co-create innovative businesses.

Overview of KONAMI ACCELERATOR 2023

Application period: Sept. 6 (Tues), 2022 to Dec. 19 (Mon), 2022
Website: https://01booster.com/program/konami/

[Areas of Application]
We are looking for startups and entrepreneurs who can bring innovation to the following areas.

  • Games

    Unprecedented gaming experience
    We are looking for new ideas to enhance the user experience, especially those that transcend industries and use technology outside the framework of games.

  • Sports

    Updating the sports experience
    Sports brings excitement for players and viewers. We are looking for plans to build the future enjoyment of sports, both digital and physical.

  • Web3 / Metaverse

    Creating new user experiences and value with cutting-edge technology
    Web3 technology is touted as the new generation of the Internet. We are looking to create new user experiences by utilizing this cutting-edge technology that is being developed in many fields.


  • Anime

    Creating new anime
    The world of anime continues to spread across countries and cultures. We are looking for ideas to take anime to the next level, such as new animation techniques to create never-before-seen visuals, as well as developing new original content.

  • Creator Economy

    Solving issues in the creator environment

    Innovation of expression methods

    We are looking for ideas to overcome challenges unique to the production of games, animation, and other content, and pioneer future methods of creation and delivery.

  • Other (solving social issues, etc.)

    Synergy of KONAMI and non-game ventures

    A future beyond imagination

    We are looking for a wide range of ideas in relation to our businesses that can improve our plans to solve social issues such as regional development, sustainability, and education and welfare in the entertainment field.

Between four and six teams will be selected from the submitted ideas, and Catalysts from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. will accompany them for the duration of the approximately five-month long program. Full support will be provided for each stage of business development.

[Schedule (tentative)]
September 6, 2022 (Tue): Open submission for business plans
October 31, 2022 (Mon): Early application deadline (*)
December 19, 2022 (Mon): Application deadline
January–March 2023: Selection period
April-August 2023: Accelerator program period
September 2023: Announcement of results
*An online information session will be held at a later date. The detailed schedule will be announced later.

About Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hideki Hayakawa, Representative Director, President
Location: 1-11-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Established: March 31, 2006
Business: Planning, production, manufacturing and sales of mobile games, console games, card games, music/video software, merchandise, etc.
URL: https://www.konami.com/games/corporate/ja/

About 01Booster Inc.

Company Name: 01Booster Inc.
Representative: Norifumi Suzuki, Representative Director / George Goda, Director and Co-Founder
Location: Shin-Yurakucho Building 10F, 1-12-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan
Established: March 2012
Business: Shared office for entrepreneurs, corporate accelerator/intrapreneur accelerator program planning and management, in-house entrepreneurship training, investment and financing support, business creation consulting, M&A brokerage support, etc.
URL: https://01booster.co.jp
*Corporate Accelerator is a registered trademark of 01Booster.

language :日本語/English