The comic publishing company has begun accepting submissions for its four-month accelerator dubbed Manga Tech 2020, which is set to kick off in November.
Japan-based comic publisher Shueisha has formed an incubator and accelerator scheme dubbed Shueisha Startup Accelerator Program – Manga Tech 2020.
The four-month initiative will accept applications until September 30 before announcing the finalists in November. The top submission will obtain a ¥1m ($9,400) prize to carry out the idea while those who come in second and third will respectively receive $4,700 and $940.
Manga Tech 2020 looks to support entrepreneurs with manga-related business ideas including character licensing and content publishing,…
