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Shimanto SiXs: A New Growth Platform Launches in Shimanto City

The Shimanto SiXs Innovation Center, located in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture, has officially started operations. This initiative is led by Forval Inc., a next-generation management consulting firm focused on supporting enterprises in their digital transformation (DX) journey. The center aims to invigorate the local economy by addressing contemporary challenges that regional industries face.

Opening Ceremony Highlights

The grand opening ceremony for the Shimanto SiXs took place on October 31, 2025. Representatives from local businesses, educational institutions, and government officials gathered to showcase the center's objectives and future initiatives. Shimanto City’s Vice Mayor expressed optimism about the center's role in enhancing local industrial vitality.

Objectives of Shimanto SiXs

Renowned for its approach to visible ESG management, Forval Inc. is committed to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive through various tailored services, which include:

• - Talent Development: Offering training programs designed to improve operational efficiency and foster new business creation from foundational to practical learning.
• - Business Support: Providing hands-on assistance with management problem-solving, workflow improvements, and digitalization strategies.
• - Public-Private Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration between government bodies, educational institutions, financial organizations, and businesses to promote innovative solutions for local issues and to generate new business opportunities.
• - Networking Facilitation: Assisting in the formation of networks among businesses and academia to cultivate a community that generates new local value.

Forval aims to ensure that regional enterprises become recognized entities in their respective fields, thereby creating a robust foundation for sustainable growth.

Facility Overview

The Shimanto SiXs is strategically situated in Shimanto City at Nakatsu Building, 22 Tenjinbashi, Nakamaru. It is expected to operate until March 31, 2026. The main areas of focus include developing DX talent, supporting local companies, promoting collaborations, and enhancing community exchange.

Community Engagement at the Opening

During the opening event, there were comprehensive presentations detailing the functionalities of the facility and its prospective contributions. Attendees were informed about specific programs targeting DX training, which signifies the center's commitment to aiding local businesses in their digital endeavors. The Vice Mayor reiterated the significance of this initiative amid the region's challenges, including shrinking populations and economic contraction.

Upcoming Initiatives: DX Training Program

Following the launch, a series of training sessions targeting local enterprises will commence in November 2025, aimed explicitly at promoting DX. The first session will cover topics like issue identification and prioritization, providing essential insights and frameworks for implementing these crucial transformations.

First Training Session Overview

• - Date: November 27, 2025
• - Time: 13:30 – 15:30
• - Theme: Organizing and Classifying Challenges (Basics of DX, Frameworks for Problem Definition, Prioritization Techniques)
• - Instructor: Katsuyuki Fujinuma, Forval Inc.
• - Location: Shimanto SiXs, Nakatsu Building, 22 Tenjinbashi, Nakamaru, Shimanto City
• - Capacity: Limited to the first 15 registrants (pre-registration required)
• - Cost: Free
• - Contact: [email protected] / TEL: 0880-34-8182

About Forval Inc.

Founded in 1980, Forval Inc. operates as a consulting firm focused primarily on supporting small and medium-sized businesses through various transformative strategies, encompassing five essential areas: information technology, international business, environmental sustainability, human resources, and business succession. They aim to cultivate a sustainable local economy by developing talent aligned with national objectives pertaining to digital transformation and environmental consciousness. By implementing their