IGSA Appointed DX Advisor for Kita City, Tokyo: A New Era in Digital Transformation

IGSA Takes on the Role of DX Advisor in Kita City

IGSA Inc., under the leadership of CEO Soichiro Matsushima, has been appointed as the DX (Digital Transformation) advisor for Kita City, Tokyo, starting in April 2026. This exciting development comes as part of Kita City's strategic initiative outlined in the "Kita City DX Promotion Plan 2025," created in July 2025. This plan aims to fundamentally transform governmental services through the effective use of digital technologies.

As an external partner with specialized expertise in AI, IGSA's role will be pivotal in implementing AI strategies throughout the city. They will act as a guiding force for the thorough use of AI in Kita, focusing on governance and providing essential proposals, advice, and support. This initiative aims to enhance citizen services and increase productivity in administrative tasks within Kita City.

Soichiro Matsushima’s Profile

Soichiro Matsushima, the CEO of IGSA, holds a degree from the Faculty of Science and Technology at Tokai University, specializing in Management Engineering, and has a background in evolutionary computation and intelligent systems. He launched a children’s educational business during his university years, running it for three years before successfully transferring ownership.

His career progressed with collaborative research at the Matsuo and Iwasawa Laboratories at the University of Tokyo, where he participated in projects with businesses focused on areas such as algorithm development for educational and medical institutions and large-scale digital transformation projects with publicly listed companies. Matsushima has also acted as a project manager in various social implementation projects leading to the founding of IGSA in August 2022, aiming for broad societal applications of AI technologies in essential domains.

His expertise lies in the research and development of AI algorithms, particularly focusing on large models, including large language models (LLMs). Matsushima actively engages in cross-modal techniques involving voice and language to foster a more intelligent society.

About IGSA Inc.

Founded in August 2022, IGSA strives for the existence of "pursuing sustainable happiness" and is rooted in the Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. The company is dedicated to supporting the transformation of new businesses to be AI-native and implements AI across various social scenes. Their healthcare AI focuses on supporting brain and mental health through voice and biometric signals.

Company Overview

- Name: IGSA Inc.
- Location: 3F, 6-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- CEO: Soichiro Matsushima
- Website: igsa.co.jp

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In summary, IGSA's appointment marks a significant step for Kita City in embracing digital transformation through innovative AI applications. With Matsushima's leadership and IGSA's commitment, the future looks promising for enhancing public services and pushing towards a more efficient and productive administrative framework.