Gulliver Accelerator Program 2022" Creating new purchasing experiences and the value of cars that add color to people's lives!

What is the background of the co-creation program?

IDOM Corporation operates a used car distribution and retail business under the sign of "Gulliver,
As of 2022, the company has captured a market share of approximately 51 TP3T of the domestic used car retail market.
The opening of new large-scale retail stores is part of our medium- to long-term strategy for further business expansion.

But on the other hand,
In the used car industry, the range in which consumers search for used cars is said to be "601 TP3T within 30 minutes of their home,
Existing large retail stores have limited trade area coverage.

Naturally, opening a large store requires a large area of land,
It is difficult to open large stores within Tokyo, Kanagawa, and other major cities in the Kanto region.

So there,
It combines the value of a place (contents other than car sales) that can acquire the trade area of a large city even in a suburban area of a large city in the Kanto region (one hour drive from the center of Tokyo) with the functionality that enables visitors to approach car buyers and sellers,
We would like to develop an unprecedented super-sized used car sales facility.

By meeting the innovative technologies and ideas of our startups,
We would like to take on the challenge of solving industry issues and creating new value.
We look forward to receiving entries from all startups.

Gulliver Accelerator Program 2022.

▶︎ Application deadline: Sunday, November 6, 2022
▶︎ Target companies: all domestic and international startups. Any industry.
▶︎ Participation fee: Free
▶︎ Sponsored by IDOM, Inc.

Startup companies are invited to participate!
Orientation for the Gulliver Accelerator Program 2022

Online event on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 14:00 to 15:00
We will be holding an online orientation for startups on October 27, 2022 for the "Gulliver Accelerator Program 2022" (open for applications from October 24, 2022). We look forward to your participation!

What we want to achieve with the Co-Creation Program

We want to maximize the value of cars that add color to our lives!

Is a car just a means of transportation? Doesn't the car give you more options for the irreplaceable time in your life?
We want to develop an unprecedented super-large used car sales facility to propose to society the "value of cars that add color to our lives" and provide a stress-free buying experience.

We are looking for ideas and techniques to improve the environment of the exhibition space to make it more comfortable for customers and to make them imagine purchasing the products.

Automated customer service mechanisms for customers (e.g., automated purchasing procedures through the use of AI chatbots, etc.)
Technology and services to provide services and products that match the preferences of visitors according to their trends (e.g., reaction analysis, emotion analysis, pupil analysis, location-based analysis, etc.)
Mechanisms to enhance visual information of vehicles (Keyword: VR, AR, XR, Metaverse, 3D modeling)
A mechanism to create a sense of price and value (e.g., a dynamic pricing mechanism that offers savings based on the timing of purchases and the product).
Solutions for payment processing (keywords: Fintech, Insurtech, blockchain, credit, loans (including residual value), insurance)
A mechanism to accumulate purchasing reviews (e.g., not only accumulation of customer reviews, but also third-party reviews, etc.)
A system to quantitatively evaluate purchase intent on the website and link it to measures (keywords: marketing automation, AI, etc.)
Owner incentives (buyer rewards, points)

2. to increase the value of visits to the exhibition hall!

To attract visitors from large cities, even in suburban areas, simply displaying more cars is not enough.
Therefore, we envision a large-scale facility with outdoor facilities and a multipurpose arena as contents/facilities other than car trading.
We want to provide value not just as a place to find a car, but as a place where you can come and visit with your family and friends.
We are looking for a wide range of people to help us realize such value, from providing technology to actual operation and support.

Outdoor facility management (Keyword: Glamping, Athletic, Farm, Activity)
Arena management (Keyword: Basketball team, DX)

3. to get rid of the dependence on human resources for customer service!

From the purchase of automobiles to delivery and after-sales service, there is a high degree of dependence on human resources.
DX of the exhibition halls, where customers can freely move around the exhibition halls and still comfortably gather necessary information, and an environment where they can search for a car at any time from the comfort of their home.
We are looking for ideas to automate the delivery of these services.

Automated customer service mechanisms for customers (e.g., automated purchasing procedures through the use of AI chatbots, etc.)
Technology and services to provide services and products that match the preferences of visitors according to their trends (e.g., reaction analysis, emotion analysis, pupil analysis, location-based analysis, etc.)
Solutions to improve convenience of payment procedures (keywords: Fintech, Insurtech, blockchain, credit, loans (including residual value), insurance)
A mechanism to accumulate purchasing reviews (e.g., not only accumulation of customer reviews, but also third-party reviews, etc.)
A system to quantitatively evaluate purchase intent on the website and link it to measures (keywords: marketing automation, AI, etc.)

Keywords: AR/VR, metaverse, 3D modeling, digital exhibit, AI, NFT, DX, reaction analysis, emotion analysis, CRM, marketing automation, e-contract, e-signature, outdoor, activity, sports, fan, application, car auto-scan

Management resources (resources) of IDOM Inc. that startups can utilize

Number of stores is one of the best in the industry
IDOM has approximately 500 stores nationwide (*including 63 franchise stores). With an annual sales volume of approximately 230,000 units, IDOM has a large number of customers, and this program enables us to approach them by utilizing our nationwide locations.

interpoint (interword separation)Industry-leading brand strength and customer base
IDOM has approximately 420,000 store visits per year that are not made through advertising media. Based on its trust and brand power as a leading company in the used car industry, IDOM has a top-class customer base in the industry. By utilizing this customer base, this program will enable us to conduct a highly reliable demonstration experiment for commercialization.

interpoint (interword separation)Abundant human resources
IDOM has a sales force of approximately 4,000 people in branches nationwide to meet the needs of customers on a daily basis.
We would like to realize new value creation with our staff in order to "maximize the value of coloring cars".

Speedy and wide-area business development
In addition to used car trading, IDOM is developing a driver industry (CaaS business) that provides car life services such as car rental and subscription services.
Based on our extensive experience and achievements in the automotive industry, we are looking forward to speedily diversifying our business with you.

Organizational Structure to Accelerate DX
On June 1, 2022, we obtained certification as a "DX Certified Business Operator" under the DX Certification System established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
We are actively engaged in DX promotion, including the use of IT to improve efficiency, online customer attraction, inventory strategy, and e-commerce.

Enthusiasm for the Program

We have set up our company with the idea of "changing the image of the industry". We are taking on the challenge of not only selling and buying cars, but also contributing to environmental issues by promoting the recycling cycle of cars and spreading the joy of owning a car to society through the realization of a distribution structure that meets the lifestyles of each individual and each era. We would like to create a new concept of used car dealerships with you. Let us work together to create a future society of mobility!