Lotsful Joins Pro Bono Team Support Initiative by Japan's Patent Office

In a significant development, lotsful, a Tokyo-based company dedicated to supporting the utilization of part-time professional talent, has announced its participation in a project designed to assist startups and successor ventures. This initiative is promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and overseen by the Japan Patent Office, with Nomura Research Institute contracted to execute it.

CEO Midori Tanaka, who has already been involved as a committee member in the previous fiscal year, is set to take on an operational role in this year’s undertaking. As a partner organization, lotsful will contribute to practical support for the pro bono team project, providing a closer perspective from the operational field.

Overview of the Project

This initiative aims to address the management challenges faced by startups and successor ventures through the pairing of these businesses with external experts as part of pro bono teams. As it enters its third year, the project is transitioning from investigative and demonstration phases to evaluating the feasibility of private sector implementation.

Lotsful will handle the entire project cycle, from attracting potential pro bono participants to organizing training sessions for them, assisting in the three-month mentorship and facilitation process with client companies, and planning both interim and final presentation sessions to report on project outcomes.

Recruitment of Pro Bono Professionals

The project is now soliciting participants who want to lend their skills and experience to assist startups and successor ventures in overcoming their specific management challenges. Interested individuals can find more information about the application process on the Patent Office’s website: Recruitment Page.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Comments from CEO Midori Tanaka

Midori Tanaka expressed her honor at participating this year as a support organization, following her previous role as a committee member. She emphasized that lotsful has witnessed the transformative potential that diverse talent can bring to organizations through part-time talent matching and support initiatives.

Amidst the high demands for rapid decision-making in resource-limited startup environments, the insights of external experts are invaluable. With the project only now entering an essential phase for thorough private sector implementation, lotsful aims to leverage its extensive experience in part-time talent support to foster mutual growth between pro bono volunteers and client companies, contributing positively to business challenge resolutions and pro bono culture expansion.

About lotsful

With over 2,800 companies utilizing their services and assistance provided in more than 50,000 projects to date (as of August 2026), lotsful is a leading service for part-time professional talent.
The platform actively promotes the acceptance of part-time workers within companies, providing a myriad of project options across various fields including business development, marketing, sales, human resources, public relations, and strategic planning. By facilitating free interviews with dedicated talent planners, even those without prior experience can confidently explore opportunities.

Most projects are designed to be handled remotely, allowing for flexible engagement, whether it’s dedicating four hours once a week or more.

For Companies Seeking Talent:
Lotsful offers thousands of highly skilled professionals with vast experience, adept in helping businesses fill gaps in various areas. From organizing challenges to structuring teams, along with comprehensive onboarding support that eases the complexities of contracts and labor management for active professional talent, lotsful stands ready to assist in creating effective frameworks for external talent utilization.

In addition to talent acquisition, lotsful provides consulting services ranging from the design of internal part-time work systems to foster human resource fluidity and support brand identity within organizations, thereby promoting diverse working styles.

Conclusion

Lotsful is not just playing a pivotal role in supporting pro bono initiatives but is also striving to contribute to society's progress by embracing the skill fluidity of individuals and helping organizations operate more agilely in their projects.
For further inquiries regarding the lotsful service, you can reach out at the following email: [email protected].