GMO-PG supports "X-Tech Innovation 2017" jointly held by Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc., The Hokkaido Bank, Ltd. and The Bank of Okinawa, Ltd.Fukuoka Financial Group, Hokkaido Bank, and Okinawa Bank will jointly sponsor "X-Tech Innovation 2017"

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will sponsor X-Tech Innovation 2017, a business contest jointly held by Fukuoka Financial Group, the Bank of Hokkaido, and the Bank of Okinawa to solicit services and ideas using ICT (information and communication technology).
"X-Tech Innovation 2017" is a contest that aims to be held for the third time.

(1) Innovation of various services using ICT
(2) Matching support between major companies (business partners) and start-up companies with new technologies and business ideas
(3) Contribution to the development and revitalization of local economies through (1) and (2) above

Please check the details of the contest and how to apply from the special website.

□ Special Website: http://www.ibank.co.jp/xtech2017/

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. will continue to support startups to succeed and grow as businesses.