Lazuli Corporation has been selected for the "Accelerator Program Summer 2025 Batch" conducted by Plug and Play Japan.

Lazuli Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shigenobu Hagiwara, hereinafter referred to as Lazuli) has been selected for the "Accelerator Program Summer 2025 Batch" to be implemented by Plug and Play Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Vincent Philip, hereinafter referred to as Plug and Play Japan) from the June to September 2025 period.

The Plug and Play Japan Accelerator Program aims to create innovation by connecting major companies with startups from Japan and abroad. This allows startup companies to accelerate the growth of their business while major companies can also pursue new business developments. Through the program, more than 1,000 startups have received support. This program, which has selected and supported over 1,000 startups, provides access to the latest information on networking and innovation through the "Plug and Play" network, which has over 60 locations both domestically and internationally, as well as diverse content such as individual meetings and workshops aimed at facilitating collaboration between startups and corporate partners, thereby supporting the growth of startup businesses and promoting open innovation in major companies to provide new value to society.

In the "Accelerator Program Summer 2025 Batch", startups from various fields such as fintech, insurtech, mobility, health, deep tech, energy, and food & beverage have been chosen. In particular, in the fintech sector, innovative financial technologies are anticipated, with the expectation that these technologies will be realized through collaboration with major companies.

Lazuli has been selected for the "fintech" program this time. By leveraging the network of Plug and Play Japan, we will expand collaboration opportunities both domestically and internationally, deliver Lazuli's product master management solution "Lazuli PDP" to more companies, and promote operational efficiency and improved customer experience through data utilization.

＜About Plug and Play Japan＞
Plug and Play Japan is the Japanese branch of a world-class accelerator/venture capital firm. As an innovation platform originating from Silicon Valley, over 40 leading companies and organizations from various industries currently participate as partners. Our strengths lie in "supporting innovation for major companies," "cross-industry accelerator programs," "startup investment," and "supporting the overseas expansion of startups in collaboration with governments and local governments," and we assist in co-creation between startups with innovative technologies and ideas and major companies.

＜About Lazuli Inc.＞
Lazuli Inc. is a startup established in July 2020, providing a SaaS called "Lazuli PDP" that integrates and organizes product data for companies and supports data/AI utilization. Utilizing advanced AI/ML technology, it enables the collection, structuring, and linking of product data, facilitating digital transformation in manufacturing and retail. Lazuli PDP automates complex data processing and eliminates data silos between departments. By allowing companies to provide consistent product information, it contributes to enhancing customer experience and optimizing data utilization.

For more information about Lazuli PDP, click here: https://corporate.lazuli.ninja/product-data-platform/