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Cocoo Corporation's Role in Tokyo's Digital Transformation

Cocoo Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is excited to announce its selection to participate in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's initiative, "Support for Digital Transformation through Reskilling by Startups." This project aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region to harness advanced digital technologies. Specifically, Cocoo is tasked with providing cutting-edge reskilling courses focused on key areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation (DX), and data analytics.

Objective of the Initiative

The primary goal of this initiative is to enable SMEs in Tokyo to learn and integrate advanced digital technologies that address their present-day needs. Through practical and hands-on training, companies can increase their competency in utilizing these tools effectively. Each participating business can receive up to 1 million yen (tax included) to cover the costs of these educational courses, allowing broader access for SMEs that might otherwise not afford such reskillings.

Cocoo plans to roll out three specialized training courses designed to tackle the pressing challenges faced by businesses in their digital journey. These courses will enhance digital skills and also address the ongoing shortage of trained personnel in the field of digital transformation.

Addressing the Challenges

Many SMEs in Tokyo face daunting challenges in the race for digital competitiveness. A significant proportion report lacking specialized IT personnel to spearhead these transitions. Coupled with the high demands of daily operations, many business leaders find themselves at a loss regarding where to begin their digitalization efforts. In light of government schemes like IT implementation subsidies and human resource development support grants, the necessity for workforce development in digital skills has grown remarkably.

Cocoo has a successful track record, having trained over 4,000 digital professionals, advocating for a bottom-up approach to DX that aligns closely with business operations. By creating hands-on workshops focused on building practical skills, Cocoo ensures ongoing support throughout the implementation phase, solidifying its commitment to fostering a workforce capable of steering businesses toward success in the digital age.

Detailed Course Offerings

Cocoo will provide three distinct courses designed to enhance digital capabilities.

Course 1: No-Code Development with AI (Course ID: CCO801)

• - Duration: 15 hours
• - Cost: 550,000 yen (tax included) for up to five participants per company
• - Deadline: Applications accepted until December 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

This course allows participants, even non-engineers, to develop applications effectively. By using Anthropic's three AI tools—Claude Code, Claude Design, and Claude Cowork—students will learn to automate processes, design user interfaces, and ultimately create functional prototypes ready for deployment in their businesses.

Course 2: Cloud Integration with AI (Course ID: CCO802)

• - Duration: 16 hours
• - Cost: 550,000 yen (tax included) for up to five participants per company
• - Deadline: Applications accepted until December 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

Focusing on integrating Google's suite of tools with Gemini, this course teaches participants to automate workflows using Google Workspace effectively. By learning through real business scenarios, participants will develop automation solutions that can be implemented immediately in their organizations, facilitating operational efficiency.

Course 3: Utilizing BI Tools for Decision Making (Course ID: CCO803)

• - Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
• - Cost: 550,000 yen (tax included) for up to five participants per company
• - Deadline: Applications accepted until December 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

This course focuses on changing how businesses approach decision-making through data. Participants will learn to utilize Power BI and Power Query to automate data collection and visualization, empowering informed, data-driven decisions that enhance operational effectiveness.

How to Apply

For more details on course applications, interested parties can visit the official program website. The application process opens on June 15, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis, targeting SMEs with a registered office within Tokyo.

Official website for the program: Tokyo Digital Reskilling Program

About Cocoo Corporation

Founded in February 2019, Cocoo focuses on supporting both corporate and municipal clients in their digital transformation journeys. With a mission to promote diversity and inclusion through digital empowerment, Cocoo emphasizes creating opportunities for diverse individuals, particularly women, in the tech space. Out of 900 employees, a remarkable 82% are women. The company has been recognized with numerous awards, including a high ranking in the Forbes Japan Women Award 2023. Cocoo's long-term plan, VISION2030, aims to nurture the next generation of digital professionals, contributing significantly to Japan's productivity growth through an inclusive work environment.