DigKnow Shines at IVS2026 with Codeledge
DigKnow, a startup established in October 2025, is set to make its mark at the largest domestic startup conference in Japan, IVS2026. Taking place from July 1 to July 3, 2026, in Kyoto, the company will exhibit on July 3, focusing on forging connections with investors and partners to propel its innovative approach to solving documentation issues in AI development.
What is DigKnow?
DigKnow operates under the mission 'Dig up Knowledge for INNOVATION,' aiming to unearth the hidden technological knowledge embedded in source codes. By providing an environment conducive to innovation, the company addresses crucial challenges faced by development teams in the era of AI. The startup follows a unique model known as outbound entrepreneurship, where professionals in large corporations can launch startups without resigning, utilizing their personal assets and external funds to engage fully in new ventures.
Introducing Codeledge
The flagship product from DigKnow,
Codeledge, is an AI-powered service designed to automatically generate and update technical documents whenever code changes occur. In the fast-paced realm of system development, documentation often falls behind due to changes in specifications or project timelines. This oversight can lead to discrepancies between the latest code and its up-to-date documentation, creating situations where developers struggle to understand the existing code base. With the rise of AI-assisted coding, workers increasingly face challenges in grasping coding nuances, often leaving technical understanding anchored solely to IT engineers.
Codeledge tackles the problematic concept of 'understanding debt' head-on, facilitating a balance between rapid development and high-quality output. By transforming AI-generated outcomes into a format comprehensible to humans, the service mitigates the risk of increasing technical debt. Such innovations empower businesses to overcome digital transformation (DX) and automation transformation (AX) hurdles.
Who Should Visit the DigKnow Booth?
- - Investors and VCs interested in enhancing development productivity and exploring DX and generative AI realms.
- - Partners in business seeking solutions for challenges arising in AI-powered development environments.
- - Developers and corporate representatives eager to experience a live demonstration of Codeledge's capabilities.
Event Details
- - Event Name: IVS2026
- - Event Dates: July 1-3, 2026
- - Exhibition Date for DigKnow: July 3, 2026
- - Venue: Kyoto Miyakomesse, 1F (9-1 Okazaki Narita-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
- - Booth Number: SA-20
This event is organized by the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, which includes Headline Japan Inc., the Kyoto Prefectural Government, and the Kyoto City Government.
For additional details, visit the
IVS2026 website.
Company Overview
- - Company Name: DigKnow Co. Ltd.
- - Founded: October 2025
- - CEO: Yuichi Ito
- - Location: 1-3-11 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 4F of Fujimi Duplex B's
- - Business Focus: Development and provision of AI technology document generation service, Codeledge.
- - Website: DigKnow