Creema Inc., the operator of the creator-focused crowdfunding platform "Creema SPRINGS," has announced that it has been selected as an official handling provider for purchase and donation-type crowdfunding under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's funding support initiative for venture businesses and SMEs.
This program is designed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to support fundraising efforts via crowdfunding when venture businesses and SMEs launch new business ventures. For qualifying projects that successfully complete fundraising on Creema SPRINGS, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will subsidize up to two-thirds of the platform listing fees (with a maximum limit of 1 million yen).
Projects conducted by businesses operating within Tokyo that meet the following criteria are eligible. This includes aspiring entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, and sole proprietors. Specific target categories include startup support, creation of new products and services, contribution to the "2050 Tokyo Strategy," initiatives related to HTT (Electricity: Save, Create, Store) and zero-emissions, utilization of digital technology, promotion of women's empowerment, and business review and restructuring.
Moving forward, Creema Inc. plans to continue supporting craftsmanship across diverse fields through "Creema SPRINGS." The company also aims to strengthen partnerships with various sectors, including local governments, to promote the development of craft culture and revitalize the economic sphere.