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EduCare Shines at Tokyo Financial Award 2025

A Moment of Recognition

On March 2, 2026, EduCare, a financial institution founded in Tokyo, received the Special Jury Prize at the Tokyo Financial Award 2025, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The award recognized their commitment to addressing the gaps in educational access and reskilling through innovative financial solutions.

The Path to Award

This year, a record-breaking 157 submissions were received for the Financial Innovation category, with only 15 companies advancing to the finals. EduCare was honored to be one of those finalists, showcasing their dedication to sustainability and innovative finance aimed at benefiting society as a whole.

EduCare’s approach centers on educational loans and reskilling support, granting individuals the opportunity to upskill regardless of their economic background. This recognition was a significant acknowledgment of their efforts to tackle societal issues such as educational disparity through effective financial mechanisms.

The Ceremony

The award ceremony was marked by a speech from Governor Yuriko Koike, who emphasized the rapid evolution of technologies like AI, blockchain, and big data analytics. She expressed optimism about the increasing power of financial solutions to convert challenges into opportunities, merging technology and finance to create social value. Governor Koike reaffirmed Tokyo's vision of becoming a sustainable global financial hub, dedicated to promoting financial innovation.

During the ceremony, EduCare CEO Kenta Murakami presented their business overview, shedding light on their innovative educational financing initiatives designed to further develop financial literacy and accessibility in education.

The event witnessed participation from financial institutions, startup leaders, and government officials, reflecting a collaborative atmosphere aimed at solving pressing social challenges through innovative finance.

Future Prospects

Building on this prestigious recognition, EduCare is poised to enhance its strategic partnerships to expand its operations. The company aims to advance its education loan services through improved risk management and collaboration with financial entities, nurturing an ecosystem that cultivates the importance of human capital investment.

By fostering partnerships with educational institutions and companies, EduCare intends to establish a sustainable and scalable educational finance model for the future. Their mission remains centered on delivering both social impact and business growth while collaborating with national and international financial partners.

About the Tokyo Financial Award

The Tokyo Financial Award serves as a platform to elevate Tokyo's presence as an international financial city and to foster innovations that contribute to sustainable development. It challenges financial institutions to present solutions that can effectively address social issues through finance, ultimately enhancing the utility for Tokyo residents.
For more details, visit the official site: Tokyo Financial Award.

About EduCare

Founded on June 30, 2022, and located in Chuo City, Tokyo, EduCare specializes in education finance services, including educational loans and reskilling support. They are committed to bridging the educational gap and fostering skilled talent across various sectors.

• - Headquarters: FinGATE KAYABA, 2nd Floor, 1 Chome-8-1 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo City, Tokyo
• - CEO: Kenta Murakami
• - Business Areas: Educational finance and employment support
• - Website: EduCare

Additionally, EduCare has been recognized for various awards, including the G-STARTUP Social Impact Award and has been selected as part of Forbes JAPAN's NEXT100 heroes.

For inquiries, contact the EduCare Public Relations team: Email: [email protected]