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Creattura

Creattura is a Tokyo-based climate tech finance firm. We utilize technology and finance to regenerate and preserve humanity’s collective natural capital for future generations.

Ashirase, Inc.

Ashirase, Inc. develops inclusive navigation solutions that support greater independence and confidence in mobility. 【ASHIRASE — Haptic Navigation, Hands-Free & Ears-Free】 ASHIRASE is a shoe-mounted navigation device designed for blind and low-vision people. It provides directions through vibration on the foot, allowing users to keep their hands free for a white cane and their ears open to surrounding sounds. ASHIRASE is CE-marked as a Class I medical device under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), providing a foundation for its expansion into European markets. 【IndoorFlow — Indoor Navigation Without Dedicated Physical Infrastructure】 IndoorFlow is a smartphone-based indoor navigation solution designed for facilities such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, public venues, hotels, and other large indoor spaces. It supports more accessible and independent movement inside buildings without requiring dedicated navigation hardware to be installed throughout the facility. Ashirase was founded in 2021 through Honda’s new business creation program, IGNITION, and has been selected as a J-Startup company. Building on experience in mobility engineering, navigation technology, and user-centered design, we work with users, professionals, organizations, and facility partners to create more inclusive ways of moving through both outdoor and indoor environments. Established in 2021 as the first business venture project to originate from Honda’s new business creation programm