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Unveiling the HYOGO Visionary Days

Creww Inc., led by CEO Sorato Ijichi, is excited to announce the launch of the HYOGO Visionary Days. This event, commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture, will spotlight the forefront of startup challenges and innovations. It will serve as the closing event for the Hyogo Open Innovation Challenge and feature the demo day for Leap Forward HYOGO.

What to Expect at HYOGO Visionary Days

Running from March 11 to March 14, 2026, the HYOGO Visionary Days aims to boost new business creations and enhance the value of existing industries. Diverse support programs have been developed for startups and local businesses in Hyogo to foster innovation and collaboration.

The event will gather startups, corporations, and support organizations from inside and outside the prefecture, creating a platform for new partnerships and co-creation initiatives. This gathering is all about expanding the horizons of future business potential from Hyogo, and we encourage everyone to participate!

Event Details

• - Dates: March 11 (Wed), March 12 (Thu), March 14 (Sat), 2026
• - Location: Kobe Business Plaza, 2F, 56 Naniwa-cho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
• - Participation Fee: Free

Who Should Attend?

The event is aimed at:

• - Local companies looking to collaborate and engage in open innovation with startups
• - Representatives from financial institutions and support organizations assisting startups
• - Entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts
• - Young individuals interested in startups and entrepreneurship

For more information and registration, visit: Registration Form and Event Details.

Grand Final of the Hyogo Open Innovation Challenge 2025

Another highlight of this event is the Grand Final for the Hyogo Open Innovation Challenge for 2025, aimed at promoting collaboration between local companies and startups.

Event Overview

• - Date: March 11, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:00
• - Location: Kobe Business Plaza
• - Participants:

- Senior management or business representatives from companies considering open innovation initiatives
- Startup owners looking to grow their businesses through partnerships with Hyogo enterprises
- Representatives from financial and support institutions aiding local businesses

This event includes a retrospective of accomplishments over the past three years, insights on successful collaborations, a keynote session with pioneers in open innovation, and reports from five participating local businesses from the 2025 program.

For More Details, Visit:

• - Hyogo Open Innovation Challenge Details

Leap Forward HYOGO 2025 Demo Day

Scheduled for March 12, 2026, this event will showcase the achievements of five startups that participated in the Leap Forward HYOGO program, designed to tackle societal challenges and drive regional economic growth.

Event Details

• - Date: March 12, 2026, from 15:30 to 17:30
• - Location: Kobe Business Plaza
• - Participants: Corporates and financial institutions interested in supporting startup growth

The mission of Leap Forward HYOGO is to provide startups with intensive support through collaboration with various stakeholders, enabling their rapid growth and transforming them into leading companies representing Hyogo Prefecture.

For more information, visit: Leap Forward HYOGO Details

About Creww Inc.

Creww Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has been a pioneer in Japan’s open innovation landscape since its inception in August 2012. Under the vision of creating an era of grand challenges, Creww supports startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations by providing tailored services to match their needs. With over 550 open innovation programs and about 1,700 collaborations, Creww has established itself as a leader in fostering Japan's startup ecosystem. With nearly 9,000 registered startups on its platform, Creww is now looking to expand its influence beyond Japan to promote open innovation across Asia, including South Korea and Taiwan.

Explore their initiatives and join the community through their website: Creww Official Site.