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New Business Seminar in Himeji

On February 26, 2026, 01Booster is collaborating with the Entrepreneurship Plaza Hyogo to hold a seminar designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Himeji region. This event, entitled "New Business Strategies to Survive in Changing Times," will take place in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and aims to provide local companies with insights into the importance of new business initiatives and open innovation.

Background of the Seminar

In recent years, many SMEs have faced significant challenges due to changing market conditions, a shortage of skilled labor, and slow growth in their existing businesses. As these companies look to establish new pillars of growth, the need for innovative solutions has become more crucial than ever. However, many businesses are uncertain about how to embark on new ventures. Common concerns include a lack of direction on where to start, past failures in attempting innovation, and a perceived limit to what can be achieved independently.

This seminar addresses these pertinent issues, aiming to simplify the concepts of new business and open innovation through practical examples, thereby providing actionable advice for attendees.

Seminar Details

• - Title: New Business Strategies to Survive in Changing Times
• - Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday) from 15:00 to 17:00
• - Location: Entrepreneurship Plaza Hyogo Himeji, 3rd Floor, Otemae Dyne BLD.II, 127 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 30 participants (Pre-registration required)
• - Target Audience: SMEs interested in innovation but have not yet initiated projects, companies that have tried in the past but struggled to sustain growth, and those feeling constrained by their current capabilities in pursuing new business development.

For more details and registration, please visit: Registration Link.

Speaker Profile

The seminar will be led by George Goda, the CEO of 01Booster. With an MBA and a master's degree in engineering, Goda has a wealth of experience in research, development, and corporate strategy from his tenure at major electronics and component manufacturers. His extensive background also includes leadership roles in startups and international subsidiaries of telecommunications giants. Currently, Goda spearheads business creation accelerator programs in Japan and Asia through 01Booster while actively supporting new ventures via the 01Booster Studio, which works closely with entrepreneurs as a co-founder.

Organizer and Support

This seminar is co-organized by the Entrepreneurship Plaza Hyogo and 01Booster, with support from key local business organizations including the Himeji Chamber of Commerce and Himeji City Business Association. The seminar reflects a collective effort to enhance the viability and success of local SMEs in addressing today's market challenges.

About 01Booster

The mission of 01Booster is to catalyze change through business creation. They facilitate collaboration between large enterprises and startups through open innovation programs, construct internal systems to promote new business development, and operate various community initiatives aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. The organization also manages the InnoScouter cloud for startup collaboration management and invests in ventures through its subsidiary, 01Booster Capital, further enhancing its commitment to supporting diverse pathways for business innovation. For more information, visit 01Booster Website.