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Received the WE AT BEST AWARD in the Social Well-being category of WE AT CHALLENGE 2025
Dots for participated in the Social Well-being category of WE AT CHALLENGE 2025 and received the WE AT BEST AWARD Reference Information: This event was a pitch competition hosted by WE AT, a general incorporated association dedicated to developing the global well-being industry through solving large-scale social issues. Out of nearly 600 applications from 40 countries, participants were selected based on criteria such as operating (or planning to operate) a well-being-oriented business that tackles global social challenges, their strong commitment to well-being, and the potential of their business. Related site: ⬇ https://we-at.tokyo/en/news/656 https://we-at.tokyo/en/challenge/
Sotomura, CPO of Dots for, participated as a panelist in “Current State and Future of Impact Investment Vol.2”
At the event “Current State and Future of Impact Investment Vol.2” held at Finolab, Sotomura, CPO of Dots for, participated as a panelist Reference Information: The theme of the panel discussion was “Impact Support That Doesn’t End as a Poem.” With insights from impact startups as well as investors and supporters, the session re-examined how to provide impactful support that goes beyond idealistic statements. Related site: ⬇ https://finolab.tokyo/jp/events/yachiyo-eng_20251125/
Received both the UNHCR Award and the Yachiyo Future Impact Award
Dots for participated in the Grand Prix for Past Winners of the Social Innovation Challenge Japan 2025 and received both the UNHCR Award and the Yachiyo Future Impact Award Reference Information: Youth Co:Lab is a cross-regional program that supports youth-led social innovation and social entrepreneurship. In Japan, the “Social Innovation Challenge” has been held annually for young social entrepreneurs working toward the achievement of the SDGs. This Grand Prix was a special edition exclusively for past award winners. Related site: ⬇ https://www.undp.org/ja/japan/events/ycl2025-demoday
Selected for the Impact Scale Course of “TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT,”
Dots for has been selected for the Impact Scale Course of “TOKYO Co-cial IMPACT,” an acceleration program for impact startups organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Reference Information: This program, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, supports companies aiming to achieve both “social impact” and “economic return” by addressing their specific challenges. Through lectures, workshops, and regular mentoring, participants receive support in areas such as verifying social issues and solutions, impact evaluation and management, and exploring diverse financing options. Related site: ⬇ https://tokyo-co-cial-impact.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ https://cocial-entry-program.notion.site/2990beadd8748089aa87faf599a7713e?v=2990beadd87480b7bf17000c841bfc61
A close-up feature on Carlos Oba, the CEO of Dots for, has been released
A close-up feature on Carlos Oba, the CEO of Dots for, has been released Reference Information: The feature was produced by “Stachan │ Startup Support Channel” and published on YouTube as a documentary about a former McDonald’s employee who became an entrepreneur revitalizing rural communities in Africa. It introduces in detail the motivations behind starting the business, the nature of our activities, and his views on life, offering an in-depth look at Dots for and its CEO. Related site: ⬇ https://youtu.be/WEH-4UQYyl4?si=lqfJyDb3bi_4tJP9