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Report on the KIRABOSHI SUMMIT by Furunoba

Furunoba, a public-private co-creation community aimed at solving societal issues through business power, participated in the KIRABOSHI SUMMIT organized by Kiraboshi Bank on February 19-20, 2026. This event gathered companies from various sectors for networking and innovation, where we showcased our service designed to facilitate the co-creation between local governments and businesses.

Background: The Invisible Barriers to Public-Private Collaboration

While many companies express interest in contributing to local revitalization and resolving regional issues, there are significant hurdles in promoting public-private partnership projects. The main challenges include:

1. Limited Opportunities to Connect: It is often difficult to meet local government representatives eager to tackle pressing issues.
2. Understanding True Needs: Companies struggle to grasp the actual requirements of governmental bodies, including budgetary constraints and organizational readiness to accept proposals.
3. Communication Breakdown: Even after making proposals, many companies face roadblocks where discussions end without progression into actionable projects.

Furunoba was created to solve these issues and provide a channel for genuine dialogue between local governments and businesses, fostering an environment of equality.

Exhibition Highlights: Visualizing the Gateway to Co-Creation

At the event, we introduced the concept and utilization of Furunoba, engaging in discussions with attending companies to analyze potential co-creation themes. Additionally, we participated in a pitch session where we introduced an innovative approach aimed at designing the relationships between local governments and corporations.

Achievements and Future Prospects

Our participation in the summit went beyond simply acquiring leads; it enabled us to gather new insights into customer needs. Furunoba is committed to evolving beyond one-off matching support to become a continually thriving community that facilitates sustained cooperation between local governments and companies.

Key initiatives moving forward include:

• - High-Precision Matching: Collaborating the right needs with effective solutions.
• - Expanding Public-Private Co-Creation: Partnering with associated firms to broaden our reach in social innovation.

With these efforts, we aim to dismantle the systemic challenges such as ‘encounters without progress’ and ‘difficulty in identifying suitable partners for collaboration’, thereby contributing to local issue resolution through public-private co-creation.

About Furunoba

Furunoba is one of the key areas of focus for our company, dedicated to fostering partnership between local government entities and businesses under the umbrella of regional revitalization. Our three-pronged approach consisting of portals, events, and support mechanisms effectively guides initiatives from the initial exploration phase to concrete actions, ensuring coherent collaboration.

• - Portal Site: We offer a framework where both municipalities and businesses can share and access information, streamlining the creation of effective connections. (Check out our portal site)
• - Events: Our public engagement events such as ‘Furunoba Meet,’ which promotes direct dialogue between parties, and ‘Furunoba Reverse Pitch,’ where municipalities present their challenges and businesses propose solutions, are instrumental in creating mutual understanding and co-creation themes.
• - Support: Our municipal coordinators provide follow-up support on proposals and progress after events, enhancing the co-creation process.

Furunoba emphasizes transforming encounters into opportunities for collaborative progress rather than mere matching.

As we continue to expand the potential for co-creation, our aim is to foster a platform where businesses and local governments can meet, engage in fruitful dialogue, and develop innovative solutions together. (Visit our service site)

Contact Information

Agent Corporation is a collaborative business firm dedicated to solving societal issues through business strategies. With a commitment to our philosophy of ‘ALL SMILE’, which aims to bring happiness to everyone involved, we are targeting the establishment of 300 sustainable businesses by 2034, cementing our vision of a social venture platform originating from Japan.
Representative: Koji Shinomiya, CEO
Address: 5th Floor, 2-25-23 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo
Business Activities: Business development support, human resource services

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