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#2 Read this to understand appcycle! A summary of our initiatives [Part 2]

2025年5月22日 08:55

Hello! We are
appcycle, a startup from Aomori.

Following our previous article, we are presenting this in two parts:
#2 Read this to understand appcycle! A summary of our initiatives
Did you read [Part 1]?

If not, please check it out here✨

So far at appcycle, through collaborative product planning with various companies and notable individuals, we have felt the potential of

RINGO-TEX, a fabric made using apple pomace as a raw material.

We hope you will get to know us better through these initiatives.

Today, we will focus on initiatives rooted in our hometown of Aomori!
Let's start [Part 2].

①Winner of the Aomori Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Innovation Award 2023!

At the awards ceremony, we received a certificate and trophy from Aomori Governor Miyashita.

In March 2024, in recognition of our pioneering efforts that serve as a model for industry-academia-government-finance collaboration, we received the "Innovation Challenge Award" at the "Aomori Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Innovation Award 2023" hosted by Innovation Network Aomori.

By the way, industry-academia-government-finance refers to the following:

Industry: "Industrial sector" ⇒ companies, factories, etc.
Academia: "Academic sector" ⇒ universities, research institutions, etc.
Government: "Government sector" ⇒ national, prefectural, and municipal governments
Finance: "Financial sector" ⇒ banks and other money-related institutions

※ In addition to industry-academia-government-finance, we also include "Welfare and Agriculture" in our scope.
・Welfare: Matters related to social welfare and employment support
・Agriculture: Matters related to the primary industry of agriculture

By collaborating with various Aomori Prefecture institutions and increasing the related population, we were recognized as a company expected to contribute to the creation of new industries and businesses in the prefecture and to regional revitalization, and our track record of sustainability-themed initiatives was evaluated.

②Signed the first comprehensive partnership agreement with Hirosaki City as a startup for regional vitality creation

The agreement was handed over by Hirosaki Mayor Hiroshi Sakurada.

On November 28, 2024, we signed a "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement for Regional Revitalization" with Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Through this agreement, we will work on creating regional vitality in Hirosaki City, Japan's top apple-producing region, through collaboration in 10 areas, including promoting upcycling projects, creating new value in traditional crafts, and international industrial exchange.

This is the first time Hirosaki City has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with a startup company!

By signing this agreement with Hirosaki City, a major production area for the apples that serve as the raw material for RINGO-TEX, we have established a foundation to further contribute to the primary industry.

3. We want to protect Aomori's apple industry! The launch of the apple orchard "appcycle mirai farm"

A look at the fruit thinning work during Golden Week in May

And here is a new endeavor!
Our very own apple orchard, "appcycle mirai farm," has launched.
This project began with the desire to "protect the primary industry." Just the other day, we started the work of thinning apple blossoms. The appcycle team is learning the process of how apples are grown thoroughly.

We would like to post articles on this note following "how apples are grown" as well.
In March, we also worked on "branch pruning" at the apple orchard while snow was still on the ground!

We heard some interesting stories about apple cultivation there too, so please look forward to the "appcycle mirai farm" articles! 🍎

Well, that concludes the second part of our summary of appcycle's initiatives to date.
We will continue to move forward, valuing our stance of working from the roots of the primary industry, in addition to our collaboration projects and product development.

Thank you very much for reading this far!

At appcycle, we are looking for people who are:
🍎 Interested in the primary industry
🍎 Interested in eco-friendly initiatives
🍎 Wanting to use ethical fashion and products

We hope to become members who create the future together with all of you.

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See you in the next article!