Innovative Event on New Business Ideas and Technology at Eikei University

Eikei University Hosts Innovative Event on New Business Ideas and Technology

On March 9, 2026, Eikei University, led by President Munehiro Arisawa, organized a significant event titled "Generating and Crafting New Business Ideas / Thinking Locally with Technology". The event was held at the Kadokawa headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo, specifically designed for new business managers.

The primary aim of this gathering was to delve into the technological trends that are expected to make an impact in 2026, alongside discussions surrounding the practical applications of local fields for new business experiments.

Event Highlights

The event commenced with insights from the MIT Technology Review, which outlined the "10 Breakthrough Technologies" poised to change the world. Attendees gained valuable knowledge about relevant trends such as AI, robotics, and biotechnology, gaining inspiration for their business innovations.

Following this, Professor Yoshinobu Hayata, director of Eikei University’s industry-government-academia collaboration center, discussed the potential for using local fields for business validation, highlighting case studies from Hiroshima that showcased successful implementations.

The event’s talk session included a distinguished panel featuring Katsushi Nagura, CEO of FoundersNation, alongside various corporate new business representatives. This interaction provided a platform for discussions on real-world applications, startup support, and various challenges encountered in the field. Participants exchanged opinions on how local fields could play a pivotal role in innovation, fostering collaboration between Tokyo-based companies and startups with local entities.

After the presentations, attendees engaged in fruitful networking opportunities, transcending institutional barriers to establish new connections with Eikei University and among the participants. This interaction set the groundwork for future collaborations, aimed at enhancing the ecosystem of learning and growth across multiple disciplines in both Hiroshima and the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Looking Ahead

Eikei University is committed to utilizing the insights and networks gained from this event to create more opportunities for varied stakeholders to learn and grow together. This initiative emphasizes the importance of collaboration in fostering innovative business practices across different regions.

For those interested in Eikei University’s collaboration efforts, education programs, or the co-creation projects mentioned during the event, please reach out to us at: