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Aoba-BBT Launches Japan-Taiwan International Co-Creation Program

In an exciting new initiative, Aoba-BBT's Attackers Business School (ABS) is set to host the first-ever Japan-Taiwan International Co-Creation Program. This innovative program, developed in partnership with CTBC Business School from Taiwan, will take place from May 14 to May 16, 2026, at a venue in Tokyo. The event aims to assemble mixed teams of Japanese and Taiwanese professionals who will collaborate on real-world business challenges faced by participating companies.

Program Overview

Aoba-BBT will spearhead the planning and administration of the program from the Japanese side, while CTBC will facilitate the participation of Taiwanese students and co-design the program framework. Approximately 19 participants from Taiwan and a maximum of 10 from Japan will engage in a hands-on project that involves a company visit to Hatch-Work Inc., a graduate enterprise from ABS that is listed on the Tokyo Growth Market under the ticker code 148A. This collaboration will enable participants to conduct field research, analyze challenges, and develop business proposals over the course of three intensive days.

Objectives of the Program

This venture marks a significant development for ABS, which was founded by renowned entrepreneur Kenichi Ohmae and has historically nurtured many successful entrepreneurs and leaders. The Japan-Taiwan program is designed as an inaugural step to extend the educational resources of ABS into the sphere of international collaboration.

Through the ABS alumni network, participants will have the opportunity to engage with a company established by alumnus Hiroshi Otake, providing diverse business proposals that may offer new insights for the organization. For ABS, strengthening relationships with graduates and enhancing community value would lead to significant benefits, fostering an ecosystem that connects education with practical application.

Business Significance for Aoba-BBT

A key aim of the program is to build an international partnership model within the education sector. CTBC’s practical programs utilize Aoba-BBT’s online content as educational material, indicating a pre-existing educational partnership. As this program progresses, the collaboration will deepen from simply content sharing to joint program development, establishing a foundation for business expansion within the Asian MBA market.

By selecting Hatch-Work as a site visit, the ABS graduate community serves as a practical arena for the educational program. This model of education feeding back into entrepreneurship and returning knowledge back to education strengthens ABS's uniqueness and can positively influence student recruitment and corporate training initiatives.

Looking ahead, Aoba-BBT envisions ongoing collaborative programs between Japan and Taiwan, along with the potential to extend partnerships with other educational institutions across Asia, positioning this inaugural event as a stepping stone towards continuous development and enhancement of Aoba-BBT’s international educational network and brand reputation.

Program Details

• - Name: Japan-Taiwan International Co-Creation Program
• - Dates: May 14 (Thursday) to May 16 (Saturday), 2026
• - Location: Tokyo, Japan (Kojimachi area planned)
• - Organized by: Aoba-BBT Attackers Business School (ABS)
• - Partner: CTBC Business School
• - Company Visit: Hatch-Work Inc. (Ticker: 148A)
• - Participants:

- Taiwan: Approximately 19 students from CTBC Business School
- Japan: Up to 10 students from BBT University and its Graduate School

• - Participation Fee: Free (attendees are responsible for their own transportation costs)

Daily Program Outline

Day 1: May 14 (Thursday)

• - Morning: Orientation and formation of Japan-Taiwan mixed teams (3 teams)
• - Afternoon: Company introduction, sharing of challenge themes, and initial discussions (approx. 2 hours)

Day 2: May 15 (Friday)

• - All Day: Team-driven field research, information gathering, hypothesis development, and strategy formulation

Day 3: May 16 (Saturday)

• - Morning: Creating proposals and preparation of presentation materials
• - Afternoon: Final presentations, feedback sessions from the host company, ABS, and CTBC, followed by an awards ceremony
• - Evening: Networking event

Unique Features of the Program

This program adopts a practical approach, allowing teams to tackle real issues facing a listed company. The host company, Hatch-Work Inc., founded by alumnus Hiroshi Otake, operates in the growing digital transformation market for monthly parking services and has a range of genuine management challenges for the teams to address. Given that many participants are experienced professionals, their proposals will carry practical relevance, thus providing the host company with fresh perspectives to reassess its business challenges amid insights from both Taiwanese and Japanese viewpoints.

To foster a sense of unity among participants, a unique onboarding ceremony will be held on the first day, simulating an employment induction at a fictitious enterprise set up for educational purposes. This will help to lower psychological barriers and promote instant teamwork, allowing participants to work cohesively. Furthermore, teams will be supported by interpreters from CTBC to mitigate any language barriers throughout the program.

About the Host Company: Hatch-Work Inc.

Founded in 2000 by Hiroshi Otake in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Hatch-Work Inc. is a real estate tech company that successfully went public on the Tokyo Growth Market in March 2024. The firm is dedicated to advancing digital transformation within the monthly parking sector and operates a cloud service for online management of parking spaces that currently manages over 370,000 vehicles. The company aims to create a future-focused infrastructure, reflecting its mission, “CREATE FUTURE BASE.”

About Our Partner: CTBC Business School

CTBC Business School, one of Taiwan's leading private business schools, is backed by the CTBC Financial Holding Company. Operating since 2019, it offers MBA programs aimed at working professionals, leveraging Aoba-BBT’s online content for its curriculum. The school has produced over 200 graduates and serves a diverse range of industry professionals including finance, IT, and manufacturing. Their collaboration with Aoba-BBT is a key component of their strategic educational partnerships.

Conclusion

The Japan-Taiwan International Co-Creation Program represents not only an exciting educational opportunity for participants but also strengthens international ties through collaborative learning and practical engagement in addressing real business challenges. With the success of this endeavor, Aoba-BBT and CTBC Business School aim to inspire further cooperation and educational advancements across Asia.