Systems, methods, and programs to support the creation of new businesses
The system supports new businesses by integrating registration, target setting, profile creation, partner search, and planning tools to facilitate open innovation and commercialization, addressing the lack of comprehensive support in existing systems.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EIICON CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-08
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for supporting the creation of new businesses.
Background Art
[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus for matching between companies. This information processing apparatus acquires, as large company information, information indicating one or more attributes of human resources for each of a plurality of large companies, and acquires, as venture information, information indicating the goals or issues of venture companies, extracts those that match the venture information from the respective large company information of the plurality of large companies, and presents them to the venture companies anonymously.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] It is desired to provide a technology that can support an operator who wants to start a new business in practicing open innovation and realizing it up to commercialization.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0005] A system for supporting the creation of a new business according to a first aspect of the present invention means for accepting a usage registration from a first operator who wants to start a new business, A means for displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, asking at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that serves as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. A means for displaying a second set of questions for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first business operator, and displaying a first link that allows the operator to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second set of questions according to the content of the base concept, and obtaining the second set of answers to the second set of questions from the terminal of the first business operator, and creating a co-creation profile of the first business operator based on the obtained second set of answers and registering it in a database, A means for obtaining search criteria from the terminal of the first business operator to search for co-creation profiles of other business operators, searching the database for co-creation profiles that satisfy the obtained search criteria, and displaying the found co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first business operator, along with a second link that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile, After the first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link, the first business operator's terminal displays a third link that enables scheduling and conducting an online meeting with the second business operator. A means for the first business operator to conduct a meeting with the second business operator via the third link, to display a third question on the first business operator's terminal for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator, to obtain the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal, to create a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and to transmit the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator. It is equipped with.
[0006] In this configuration, businesses wishing to launch new ventures can utilize this system to receive support throughout the entire commercialization process, including partner search, matching, interviews, and planning. This makes it possible to support businesses seeking new ventures in practicing open innovation and achieving commercialization.
[0007] A system according to a second aspect of the present invention is a system according to a first aspect, A means for displaying a first screen on the terminal of the first business operator requesting the setting of a target date for commercialization, obtaining the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first business operator, calculating target values for each of the items that must be carried out each month, including at least the number of messages sent to other business operators, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, and displaying the calculated target values for each item on the terminal of the first business operator, To further prepare.
[0008] In this configuration, a clear target date for commercialization is set, and specific numerical values for milestones toward achieving that goal are determined and visualized by working backward from the set target date. As a result, businesses looking to launch a new venture can take a comprehensive view of the overall picture and work systematically toward achieving their goals.
[0009] A system according to a third aspect of the present invention is a system according to a first or second aspect, A means of accepting registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses looking to start new ventures, A means for obtaining search criteria for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria, and transmitting the retrieved co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company, To further prepare.
[0010] A fourth aspect of the present invention, a method for supporting the creation of new businesses, is a method executed by a computer, Steps for accepting registrations from first-time businesses looking to launch a new venture, The steps include: displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, asking at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. The first step involves displaying a second set of questions for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first business operator, displaying a first link that allows the operator to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second set of questions according to the content of the base concept, obtaining the second answers to the second set of questions from the terminal of the first business operator, creating the co-creation profile of the first business operator based on the obtained second answers, and registering it in the database. The first step is to obtain search criteria from the terminal of the first business operator to search for co-creation profiles of other business operators, search the database for co-creation profiles that satisfy the obtained search criteria, and display the found co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first business operator, along with a second link that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile. The first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link, and then the first business operator's terminal displays a third link that allows for scheduling a meeting with the second business operator and conducting an online meeting. The first business operator conducts a meeting with the second business operator via the third link, then displays a third question on the first business operator's terminal for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator, obtains the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal, creates a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and transmits the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator. Includes.
[0011] A method according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a method according to a fourth aspect, The first step is to display a first screen on the terminal of the first business operator requesting the setting of a target date for commercialization, to obtain the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first business operator, to calculate target values for each item that must be implemented each month based on the obtained target date, including at least the number of messages sent to other business operators, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, and to display the calculated target values for each item on the terminal of the first business operator. It also includes.
[0012] A method according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is a method according to the fourth or fifth aspect, Steps for accepting registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses looking to start new ventures, The steps include obtaining search criteria for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria, and transmitting the retrieved co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company, It also includes.
[0013] A program for supporting the creation of new businesses according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is: Steps for accepting registrations from first-time businesses looking to launch a new venture, The steps include: displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, asking at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. Display a second question for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first operator, and display a first link that can automatically input answers to one or more items of the second question according to the content of the base concept. Obtain a second answer to the second question from the terminal of the first operator, create a co-creation profile of the first operator based on the obtained second answer, and register it in a database. Obtain search conditions for searching co-creation profiles of other operators from the terminal of the first operator, search for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search conditions from the database, and display the searched co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first operator together with a second link that can send a message to the second operator who created the co-creation profile. After the first operator sends a message to the second operator via the second link, display a third link on the terminal of the first operator that can schedule a face-to-face meeting and conduct an online meeting with the second operator. After the first operator conducts a face-to-face meeting with the second operator via the third link, display a third question for creating a co-creation business plan with the second operator on the terminal of the first operator. Obtain a third answer to the third question from the terminal of the first operator, create a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and send the created co-creation business plan to the second operator. Cause a computer to execute.
[0014] The program according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the program according to the seventh aspect, Display a first screen for asking the terminal of the first operator to set a target date for commercialization. Obtain the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first operator. Based on the obtained target date, calculate the target numerical values for each item that must be implemented monthly, including at least the number of messages sent to other operators, the number of replies, and the number of face-to-face meetings. Display the calculated target numerical values for each item on the terminal of the first operator. Cause the computer to further execute the following.
[0015] The program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is the program according to the seventh or eighth aspect, and Receiving a use registration from a support company that supports a third business operator who wants to start a new business; Obtaining search conditions for searching for co-creation profiles of other business operators from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search conditions, and transmitting the searched co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company; Cause the computer to further execute the following.
Advantages of the Invention
[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to support an operator who wants to start a new business in practicing open innovation and realizing commercialization.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a new business creation support system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the new business creation support system. [Figure 4] [[ID=?]] [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first business operator. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first business operator. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first business operator. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first business operator. It seems there is a problem with the tag ID in line 34 where it is shown as "?". Please correct it if possible. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 14] Figure 14 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 15] Figure 15 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 16] Figure 16 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 17] Figure 17 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 18] Figure 18 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 19] Figure 19 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Figure 20] Figure 20 shows an example of a screen displayed on the terminal of the first service provider. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0018] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description and the drawings used therein, the same reference numerals will be used for parts that can be identically configured, and redundant explanations will be omitted.
[0019] (Device configuration) Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of an information processing system 1 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 1 includes a new business creation support system 2, business terminals 31 and 32, and a support company terminal 4. The new business creation support system 2 and each of the terminals 31, 32, and 4 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate via a network such as the Internet. The network may be either a wired or wireless line, and the type and form of the line are not limited. At least a part of the new business creation support system 2 and each of the terminals 31, 32, and 4 are implemented by a computer.
[0020] Of these, the business terminals 31 and 32 are terminal devices used by businesses that wish to start a new business (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "businesses"), and the support company terminal 4 is a terminal device used by a support company that assists businesses that wish to start a new business. Examples of business terminals 31 and 32 and support company terminal 4 include mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet devices, notebook computers, or desktop computers. In the example shown in Figure 1, two terminals are shown as representative examples: the first business terminal 31 used by the first business and the second business terminal 32 used by the second business. However, the number of business terminals is not limited to two, and there may be three or more. Also, in the example shown in Figure 1, one support company terminal 4 used by a support company assisting a third business is shown as representative examples. However, the number of support company terminals is not limited to one, and there may be two or more.
[0021] Next, we will explain the new business creation support system 2 in detail. Figure 2 shows the general configuration of the new business creation support system 2. In this figure, each functional unit that performs a function can be considered a means to perform that function.
[0022] As shown in Figure 2, the new business creation support system 2 is a server and includes a communication unit 21, a control unit 22, and a storage unit 23. Each unit 21 to 23 is connected to each other via a bus or network so that they can communicate with one another.
[0023] Of these, the communication unit 21 is a communication interface between the new business creation support system 2 and an external network. The communication unit 21 sends and receives information between the new business creation support system 2 and each terminal 31, 32, and 4 via an external network such as the Internet.
[0024] The storage unit 23 is a non-volatile data storage device such as flash memory or a hard disk. Various types of data handled by the control unit 22 are stored in the storage unit 23. For example, the storage unit 23 includes a co-creation profile database 23a, a business operator database 23b, and a support company database 23c.
[0025] The business database 23b stores information on each business whose registration has been accepted by the registration acceptance unit 22a (described later) (for example, information entered by each business during registration). The information on each business may include one or more of the following: corporate name (or local government name), address, website URL, number of employees, position of person in charge, telephone number, name of person in charge, and email address. The business database 23b may also store information on the base concept created by the base concept creation unit 22c (described later) for each business. Furthermore, the business database 23b may also store information on other businesses that the business is considering as potential co-creation partners.
[0026] The co-creation profile database 23a stores information on co-creation profiles registered by the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d (described later), linked to information on the business that created the co-creation profile.
[0027] The support company database 23c stores information on each support company whose registration has been accepted by the second registration acceptance department 22h (described later) (for example, information entered by each support company during registration). The information on each support company may include one or more of the following: company name (or local government name), address, website URL, number of employees, position of the person in charge, telephone number, name of the person in charge, and email address.
[0028] Furthermore, the memory unit 23 does not necessarily have to be physically located within the new business creation support system 2. Part or all of the memory unit 23 may be located in another device (for example, cloud storage) that is connected to the new business creation support system 2 via an external network in a communicable manner.
[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the control unit 22 includes a registration reception unit 22a, a goal setting unit 22b, a base concept creation support unit 22c, a co-creation profile creation support unit 22d, a matching support unit 22e, an interview support unit 22f, a planning support unit 22g, a second registration reception unit 22h, and a co-creation profile search unit 22i. Each of these units 22a to 22i may be realized by a processor within the new business creation support system 2 executing a predetermined program, or it may be implemented in hardware.
[0030] The registration reception unit 22a accepts registrations from businesses that wish to start a new business. For example, when the first business operator operates the first business operator terminal 31 and accesses the member registration webpage, the registration reception unit 22a refers to Figure 5 and sends the member registration screen to the first business operator terminal 31 for display. After the first business operator enters the company name (or local government name), address, website URL, number of employees, position of the person in charge, telephone number, name of the person in charge, and email address on the first business operator terminal 31, and then taps (or clicks) the "Register" button displayed on the member registration screen, the registration reception unit 22a accepts the user registration by storing the information entered by the first business operator in the business database 23b.
[0031] After the registration acceptance unit 22a completes the user registration of the first business operator, the goal setting unit 22b refers to Figure 6 and sends a first screen requesting the first business operator terminal 31 to set a target date for commercialization. Once the first business operator sets the start date (start timing) and target date (commercialization timing) on the first business operator terminal 31, the goal setting unit 22b obtains the start date and target date set via the first screen from the first business operator terminal 31, and based on the obtained start date and target date, calculates target values for each item that must be implemented each month, including at least the number of messages sent, the number of replies, and the number of meetings with other business operators, according to predetermined rules (for example, a correspondence table or calculation formula that defines the relationship between the number of days from the start date to the target date and the numerical value of each item). Then, referring to Figures 7 and 8, the goal setting unit 22b sends the calculated target values for each item to the first business operator terminal 31 for display. In the examples shown in Figures 7 and 8, the seven items that must be implemented each month are shown as the number of messages sent, the number of replies, the number of initial meetings, the number of ongoing meetings / negotiations, the number of co-creation agreements, and the number of co-creation start dates. However, the number is not limited to seven; it may be six or fewer, or eight or more. The goal setting unit 22b may display the calculated target values for each item as a graph (a stacked bar graph in the illustrated example), as shown in Figure 7, or as text (numbers), as shown in Figure 8. By visualizing the specific numerical values for each item that must be implemented each month until the target deadline, users can gain an overview of the overall picture and work systematically toward achieving their goals.
[0032] The base concept creation support unit 22c, referring to Figures 9 and 10, sends and displays a question (first question) to the first business terminal 31 that asks about at least the first business's strengths and needs for co-creation. For example, as shown in Figure 9, the base concept creation support unit 22c sends and displays the base concept creation screen (initial screen) to the first business terminal 31. When the first business operates the first business terminal 31 and taps (or clicks) the "Proceed to Questions" button displayed on the initial screen, the base concept creation support unit 22c sends and displays the first question to the first business terminal 31, as shown in Figure 10. After the first business enters its answer (first response) to the first question on the first business terminal 31 and then taps (or clicks) the "Save and Proceed" button, the base concept creation support unit 22c obtains the first response to the first question from the first business terminal 31. Then, once answers to all pre-prepared questions have been obtained from the first business terminal 31, the base concept creation support unit 22c, referring to Figure 11, creates a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained answers, and transmits the created base concept to the first business terminal 31 for display. The first business operator can simply answer the multiple questions (first questions) displayed on the first business terminal 31 in order, thereby clearly defining and organizing its strengths and needs for co-creation as a base concept, and gaining a deeper understanding of its own company.
[0033] The co-creation profile creation support unit 22d refers to Figure 12 and displays the second question 51 for creating a co-creation profile (PR page) on the first business terminal 31. The second question 51 may include one or more of the following: basic information (basic information, employee information, etc.), information about the company (company characteristics, resources provided, etc.), co-creation image (co-creation title, issues to be solved, etc.), and tags to search for (business area, issues, etc.). If the base concept creation unit 22c has completed the creation of the base concept, the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d displays the first link 52 (in the illustrated example, the "Automatically Set" button) which allows the user to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second question (in the illustrated example, the items for company characteristics, resources provided, issues to be solved, what to achieve, and issues (tags to search for)) according to the content of the created base concept. The first business operator can automatically input answers to one or more items of the second question according to the content of the base concept they have created by tapping (or clicking) the first link 52 (the "Automatically Set" button). When the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d obtains the answers to each item of the second question from the first business operator terminal 31, it refers to Figure 13, creates a co-creation profile (PR page) for the first business operator based on the obtained answers, and sends it to the first business operator terminal 31 for display. The co-creation profile creation support unit 22d also associates the information of the created co-creation profile with the information of the business operator that created the co-creation profile and registers it in the co-creation profile database 23a.
[0034] The matching support unit 22e refers to Figure 14 and sends and displays a search screen for searching for potential co-creation partners to the first business terminal 31. The matching support unit 22e obtains search criteria (for example, free word search, company size, business area, co-creation purpose, location, year of establishment, company stage, number of employees, etc.) from the first business terminal 31 via the search screen, and then searches the co-creation profile database 23a for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria. Then, referring to Figure 15, the matching support unit 22e sends and displays the found co-creation profile to the first business terminal 31, along with a second link 53 (a "Message" button in the illustrated example) that allows the first business to send a message to the second business that created the co-creation profile. The first business can tap (or click) the second link 53 ("Message" button), refer to Figure 16, transition to the message creation and sending screen, and easily send a message to the second business that is a potential co-creation partner.
[0035] Referring to Figure 15, when the first business operator taps (or clicks) the second link 53 ("Message" button) or the "Favorites" button displayed on the searched co-creation profile on the first business operator's terminal 31, the matching support unit 22e refers to Figure 17 and adds the information of the second business operator who created the co-creation profile to the first business operator's My Page, which displays the list of companies under consideration.
[0036] After the first business sends a message to the second business via the second link 53, the interview support unit 22f refers to Figure 17 and displays the third link 53 (in the illustrated example, the text "Schedule an interview date") on the first business's terminal 31's My Page of the list of companies under consideration, which allows the first business to schedule an interview with the second business. By tapping (or clicking) the third link 53 (the text "Schedule an interview date"), the first business refers to Figure 18, transitions to the interview scheduling screen, and can easily send candidate interview dates to the second business to schedule an interview.
[0037] After the interview date has been confirmed with the second company, the interview support unit 22f refers to Figure 19 and displays the fourth link 54 (in the illustrated example, a button labeled "Enter Interview Room") on the first company's terminal 31's My Page of the list of companies under consideration, which allows for an online interview with the second company. By tapping (or clicking) the fourth link 54 (the text "Enter Interview Room"), the first company can transition to the online interview screen using the video disclosure system and easily conduct the interview with the second company.
[0038] After the first business operator conducts an interview with the second business operator via the fourth link 54, the planning support unit 22g refers to Figure 20 and displays a button that says "Create a business plan using the co-creation business plan tool" on the first business operator's terminal 31's My Page in the list of companies under consideration. When the first business operator taps (or clicks) the button that says "Create a business plan using the co-creation business plan tool" on the first business operator's terminal 31, the planning support unit 22g sends and displays the third question (not shown) for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator to the first business operator's terminal 31. Then, after obtaining the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal 31, the planning support unit 22g creates a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer. By answering the questions (third question) provided by the system, the first business operator can easily create a systematic co-creation business overview document (business plan). The planning support unit 22g sends the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator's terminal 32 for display. This allows the first company, which has created the co-creation business plan, to coordinate its contents with the second company and explore feasible forms of implementation.
[0039] The second registration reception unit 22h accepts user registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses that wish to start new businesses. For example, when a support company operates the support company terminal 4 and accesses the member registration webpage, the second registration reception unit 22h sends and displays the member registration screen to the support company terminal 4. After the support company enters the company name (or local government name), address, website URL, number of employees, position of the person in charge, telephone number, name of the person in charge, and email address on the support company terminal 4, and then taps (or clicks) the "Register" button displayed on the member registration screen, the second registration reception unit 22h accepts the user registration by storing the information entered by the support company in the support company database 23c.
[0040] The co-creation profile search unit 22i sends and displays a search screen for searching for other businesses to the support company terminal 4 of the registered support company. The co-creation profile search unit 22i obtains search criteria (for example, free word, company size, business area, co-creation purpose, location, year of establishment, company stage, number of employees, etc.) from the support company terminal 4 via the search screen, and then searches the co-creation profile database 23a for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria. The co-creation profile search unit 22i then sends and displays the found co-creation profiles to the support company terminal 4.
[0041] (An example of operation) Next, with reference to Figure 3, an example of the operation of the new business creation support system 2 will be explained. Figure 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the new business creation support system 1.
[0042] As shown in Figure 3, first, the registration reception unit 22a accepts user registration from the first business operator who wants to start a new business (step S10). For example, when the first business operator operates the first business operator terminal 31 and accesses the member registration webpage, the registration reception unit 22a refers to Figure 5 and sends the member registration screen to the first business operator terminal 31 for display. After the first business operator enters information such as the name of the company (or local government) on the first business operator terminal 31 and taps (or clicks) the "Register" button, the registration reception unit 22a accepts the user registration by storing the information entered by the first business operator in the business database 23b.
[0043] Next, the goal setting unit 22b sets the target date for commercialization (step S11). For example, referring to Figure 6, the goal setting unit 22b sends and displays a first screen to the first business terminal 31 requesting the setting of the target date for commercialization. Once the first business sets the start date (start timing) and target date (commercialization timing) on the first business terminal 31, the goal setting unit 22b obtains the set start date and target date from the first business terminal 31 via the first screen. Then, based on the obtained start date and target date, the goal setting unit 22b calculates target values for each of the items that must be implemented each month, at least the number of messages sent to other businesses, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, according to predetermined rules (for example, a correspondence table or calculation formula that defines the relationship between the number of days from the start date to the target date and the numerical value of each item), and sends the calculated target values for each item to the first business terminal 31 for display (see Figures 7 and 8).
[0044] Next, the base concept creation support unit 22c assists in the creation of the base concept (step S12). For example, referring to Figures 9 and 10, the base concept creation support unit 22c sends and displays a question (first question) to the first business terminal 31 that asks about at least the first business's strengths and needs for co-creation. Once the answer to the first question (first answer) is entered on the first business terminal 31, the base concept creation support unit 22c obtains the first answer from the first business terminal 31. Then, once answers to all pre-prepared questions have been obtained from the first business terminal 31, referring to Figure 11, the base concept creation support unit 22c creates a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained answers, and sends the created base concept to the first business terminal 31 for display.
[0045] Next, the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d assists in the creation of the co-creation profile (step S13). For example, referring to Figure 12, the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d displays the second question 51 for creating a co-creation profile (PR page) on the first business terminal 31, and also displays the first link 52 which allows the user to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second question according to the content of the created base concept. Once the answers to each item of the second question (second answers) are entered on the first business terminal 31, the co-creation profile creation support unit 22d retrieves the second answers from the first business terminal 31, refers to Figure 13, creates the first business's co-creation profile (PR page) based on the retrieved answers, and sends it to the first business terminal 31 for display. The co-creation profile creation support unit 22d also associates the information of the created co-creation profile with the information of the business that created the co-creation profile and registers it in the co-creation profile database 23a.
[0046] Next, the matching support unit 22e obtains search criteria from the first business operator to search for co-creation partners (step S14). For example, referring to Figure 14, the matching support unit 22e sends and displays a search screen for searching for candidate co-creation partners to the first business operator terminal 31, and through the search screen, obtains search criteria from the first business operator terminal 31 to search for co-creation profiles of other businesses.
[0047] Then, the matching support unit 22e searches the co-creation profile database 23a for co-creation profiles that meet the acquired search criteria, refers to Figure 15, and sends the found co-creation profile, along with a second link 53 that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile, to the first business operator terminal 31 for display (step S15). The first business operator can tap (or click) the second link 53, refer to Figure 16, and transition to the message creation and sending screen. Also, referring to Figure 15, if the first business operator taps (or clicks) the second link 53 or the "Favorites" button displayed on the found co-creation profile on the first business operator terminal 31, the matching support unit 22e refers to Figure 17 and adds the information of the second business operator who created the co-creation profile to the first business operator's My Page, which displays the list of companies under consideration.
[0048] Next, the interview support unit 22f assists in conducting the interview with the second business operator (step S16). For example, after the first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link 53, the interview support unit 22f refers to Figure 17 and displays a third link 53 on the first business operator's terminal 31's My Page of the list of companies under consideration, which allows for scheduling an interview with the second business operator. By tapping (or clicking) the third link 53, the first business operator can refer to Figure 18 and transition to the interview scheduling screen. Subsequently, after the interview date with the second business operator is confirmed, the interview support unit 22f refers to Figure 19 and displays a fourth link 54 on the first business operator's terminal 31's My Page of the list of companies under consideration, which allows for conducting an online interview with the second business operator. By tapping (or clicking) the fourth link 54, the first business operator can transition to the screen for an online interview with the second business operator using the video disclosure system.
[0049] Next, the planning support unit 22g assists in creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator (step S17). For example, after the first business operator has met with the second business operator via the fourth link 54, the planning support unit 22g refers to Figure 20 and displays a button that says "Create a business plan using the co-creation business plan tool" on the first business operator's terminal 31's My Page in the list of companies under consideration. When the first business operator taps (or clicks) the button that says "Create a business plan using the co-creation business plan tool" on the first business operator's terminal 31, the planning support unit 22g sends a third question (not shown) for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator to the first business operator's terminal 31 for display. After obtaining the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal 31, the planning support unit 22g creates a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer. Then, the planning support unit 22g sends the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator's terminal 32 for display.
[0050] (Another example of the operation) Next, with reference to Figure 4, we will describe another example of the operation of the new business creation support system 2. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation of the new business creation support system 1.
[0051] As shown in Figure 4, first, the second registration reception unit 22h accepts user registrations from support companies that assist businesses wishing to start new businesses (step S20). For example, when a support company operates the support company terminal 4 and accesses the member registration webpage, the second registration reception unit 22h sends and displays the member registration screen to the support company terminal 4. After the support company enters information such as the company name (or local government name) on the support company terminal 4 and taps (or clicks) the "Register" button, the second registration reception unit 22h accepts the user registration by storing the information entered by the support company in the support company database 23c.
[0052] Next, the co-creation profile search unit 22i obtains search criteria from the supporting company for searching for co-creation partners of third-party businesses supported by that supporting company (step S21). For example, the co-creation profile search unit 22i sends and displays a search screen for searching for candidate co-creation partners to the supporting company terminal 4, and through the search screen, obtains search criteria from the supporting company terminal 4 for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses.
[0053] The co-creation profile search unit 22i then searches the co-creation profile database 23a for co-creation profiles that meet the acquired search criteria, and transmits the retrieved co-creation profiles to the support company terminal 4 for display (step S22). The support company can use the retrieved co-creation profiles to support matching third-party businesses with other businesses.
[0054] According to the above-described embodiment, a business operator (the first business operator) who wants to start a new business can utilize this system to receive support for a series of business development processes, including partner search, matching, interviews, and planning in co-creation. This makes it possible to support businesses that want to start a new business in practicing open innovation and realizing commercialization.
[0055] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, a clear target date for commercialization is set, and specific numerical values for milestones toward achieving the target are determined and visualized by working backward from the set target date. As a result, businesses that want to start a new business can take a comprehensive view of the overall picture and work systematically toward achieving their goals.
[0056] The above-described embodiments and the disclosure of drawings are merely examples for explaining the invention described in the claims, and the above-described embodiments or the disclosure of drawings do not limit the invention described in the claims. The components of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily without departing from the spirit of the invention.
[0057] Furthermore, although the new business creation support system 2 according to the above-described embodiment may be composed of one or more computers, the program for implementing the new business creation support system 2 on one or more computers and the computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded non-transitory are also subject to protection in this case. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0058] 1. Information Processing System 2. New Business Creation Support System 21 Communications Department 22 Control Unit 22a Registration Department 22b Goal setting section 22c Base Concept Creation Support Department 22d Co-creation Profile Creation Support Department 22e Matching Support Department 22f Interview Support Department 22g Planning Support Department 22h Second Registration Office 22i Co-creation Profile Search Department 23 Memory section 23a Co-creation Profile Database 23b Business Database 23c Support Company Database 31. First Operator Terminal 32 Second Operator Terminal 4. Support company terminals
Claims
1. It is a system to support the creation of new businesses. A means of accepting registrations from first-time businesses that want to start a new business, A means for displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, which asks at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. A means for displaying a second set of questions for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first business operator, and displaying a first link that allows the operator to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second set of questions according to the content of the base concept, obtaining the second answers to the second set of questions from the terminal of the first business operator, and creating a co-creation profile of the first business operator based on the obtained second answers and registering it in a database, A means for obtaining search criteria from the terminal of the first business operator to search for co-creation profiles of other business operators, searching the database for co-creation profiles that satisfy the obtained search criteria, and displaying the found co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first business operator, along with a second link that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile. After the first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link, the first business operator's terminal displays a third link that enables scheduling and conducting an online meeting with the second business operator. After the first business operator conducts a meeting with the second business operator via the third link, a means for displaying a third question on the first business operator's terminal for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator, obtaining a third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal, creating a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and transmitting the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator, A system equipped with this feature.
2. A means for displaying a first screen on the terminal of the first business operator requesting the setting of a target date for commercialization, obtaining the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first business operator, calculating target values for each of the items that must be carried out each month, including at least the number of messages sent to other business operators, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, and displaying the calculated target values for each item on the terminal of the first business operator, The system according to claim 1, further comprising:
3. A means of accepting registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses that want to start new businesses, A means for obtaining search criteria for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria, and transmitting the retrieved co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company, The system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:
4. A computer-based method for supporting the creation of new businesses, Steps for accepting registrations from first-time businesses that want to start a new business, The steps include: displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, asking at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. The first step involves displaying a second set of questions for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first business operator, displaying a first link that allows the operator to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second set of questions according to the content of the base concept, obtaining the second set of answers to the second set of questions from the terminal of the first business operator, creating a co-creation profile of the first business operator based on the obtained second set of answers, and registering it in the database. The first step of obtaining search criteria from the terminal of the first business operator to search for co-creation profiles of other business operators, searching the database for co-creation profiles that satisfy the obtained search criteria, and displaying the found co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first business operator, along with a second link that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile. The first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link, and then the first business operator's terminal displays a third link that allows scheduling and conducting an online meeting with the second business operator. The first business operator conducts a meeting with the second business operator via the third link, then displays a third question on the first business operator's terminal for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator, obtains the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal, creates a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and transmits the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator. A method that includes this.
5. The first step is to display a first screen on the terminal of the first business operator requesting the setting of a target date for commercialization, to obtain the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first business operator, to calculate target values for each item that must be carried out each month, including at least the number of messages sent to other business operators, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, and to display the calculated target values for each item on the terminal of the first business operator. The method according to claim 4, further comprising:
6. Steps for accepting registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses looking to start new ventures, The steps include obtaining search criteria for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria, and transmitting the retrieved co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company, The method according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising:
7. This is a program to support the creation of new businesses. Steps for accepting registrations from first-time businesses that want to start a new business, The steps include: displaying a first question on the terminal of the registered first business operator, asking at least the first business operator's strengths and needs for co-creation; obtaining a first answer to the first question from the first business operator's terminal; creating a base concept that will serve as a guideline for efforts toward commercialization based on the obtained first answer; and displaying the created base concept on the terminal of the first business operator. The first step involves displaying a second set of questions for creating a co-creation profile on the terminal of the first business operator, displaying a first link that allows the operator to automatically input answers to one or more items of the second set of questions according to the content of the base concept, obtaining the second set of answers to the second set of questions from the terminal of the first business operator, creating a co-creation profile of the first business operator based on the obtained second set of answers, and registering it in the database. The first step of obtaining search criteria from the terminal of the first business operator to search for co-creation profiles of other business operators, searching the database for co-creation profiles that satisfy the obtained search criteria, and displaying the found co-creation profiles on the terminal of the first business operator, along with a second link that allows sending a message to the second business operator who created the co-creation profile. The first business operator sends a message to the second business operator via the second link, and then the first business operator's terminal displays a third link that allows scheduling and conducting an online meeting with the second business operator. The first business operator conducts a meeting with the second business operator via the third link, then displays a third question on the first business operator's terminal for creating a co-creation business plan with the second business operator, obtains the third answer to the third question from the first business operator's terminal, creates a co-creation business plan based on the obtained third answer, and transmits the created co-creation business plan to the second business operator. A program that causes a computer to execute something.
8. The first step is to display a first screen on the terminal of the first business operator requesting the setting of a target date for commercialization, to obtain the target date set via the first screen from the terminal of the first business operator, to calculate target values for each item that must be carried out each month, including at least the number of messages sent to other business operators, the number of replies, and the number of meetings, and to display the calculated target values for each item on the terminal of the first business operator. The program according to claim 7, which causes the computer to further execute the following.
9. Steps for accepting registrations from support companies that assist third-party businesses looking to start new ventures, The steps include obtaining search criteria for searching for co-creation profiles of other businesses from the terminal of the registered support company, searching the database for co-creation profiles that meet the obtained search criteria, and transmitting the retrieved co-creation profiles to the terminal of the support company, The program according to claim 7 or 8, which causes the computer to further execute the following.