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Innovative Partnership Between ZENKIGEN and Komatsushima City

In a significant move towards advancing workforce development and regional revitalization, ZENKIGEN Co., Ltd., an innovative AI tech company based in Minato, Tokyo, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Komatsushima City in Tokushima Prefecture. This strategic partnership aims to harness the power of generative AI to promote digital transformation (DX) and address various challenges faced by local communities.

The agreement, which was signed on September 1, 2025, outlines several key areas of collaboration:

1. Promotion of DX through Generative AI: The partnership will facilitate the integration of generative AI into administrative and local operations, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
2. Training for Digital Talent: Both city employees and residents will receive training focused on developing digital skills with the aid of generative AI technologies.
3. Enhancing Organizational Strength: The integration of generative AI into personnel evaluation and organizational development will be a pivotal aspect of this initiative, aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of city departments.
4. Career Development Support: The partnership will focus on nurturing local talent and providing support for career progression within the community.
5. Addressing Regional Challenges: The agreement also covers various initiatives intended to stimulate local growth and resolve specific regional issues.

In addition to these objectives, ZENKIGEN plans to implement its AI-driven goal-setting tool, "Koredou Goal Setting," within Komatsushima City. This tool will be pivotal in enhancing the goal-setting abilities and job performance of city employees, leading to a more productive and engaged workforce.

Insights from ZENKIGEN’s Leadership

Mr. Hijiro Nozawa, CEO of ZENKIGEN, commented on the significance of this collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with Komatsushima City in providing our 'Koredou Goal Setting' service. By leveraging our expertise in AI and workforce development, we aim to tackle the challenges faced by the city and contribute to creating a better local community. We plan to offer comprehensive training on our goal-setting tool and deepen our collaboration with the city to ensure impactful results."

About the Koredou Goal Setting System

The Koredou Goal Setting system is an AI-integrated service that supports individuals throughout the entire process of goal setting, progress tracking, and evaluation. Its unique features allow for effective conversations between the AI and team members to articulate and structure goals, propose SMART objectives and KPIs, and develop actionable plans. By minimizing discrepancies in understanding between supervisors and employees, it fosters a stronger commitment to achieving targets and experiencing personal growth. Moreover, the system aligns with evaluation frameworks to balance productivity and autonomy, providing a comprehensive tool for success.

For more information on the Koredou Goal Setting system, visit Koredou Website.

About ZENKIGEN

Founded in October 2017, ZENKIGEN operates under the vision of contributing to a society where technology enables seamless integration between people and organizations. As a leading AI tech company, it offers solutions such as the recruitment DX service "Harutaka," which optimizes the entire hiring process using unique AI models and generative AI technologies. With over 700 implementations and approximately 15 million video records by May 2025, ZENKIGEN is actively engaged in groundbreaking research in collaboration with Professor Yasuhiko Hattori from Kobe University to improve human resource DX using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: ZENKIGEN Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Hijiro Nozawa
• - Location: 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 21st Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower
• - Established: October 2017
• - Services:

- Recruitment DX Service "Harutaka"
- AI-driven Koredou Goal Setting System
- Operation of ZENKIGEN Lab for collaborative research
- Management of the HR community "ZINZIEN"
- Operation of recruitment service "ZEN Career Partners"