Aeolia in KOIL Program
2025-06-26 06:07:33

Aeolia Corporation Joins KOIL Startup Program for AI Development in Kashiwa

Aeolia Corporation Selected for the KOIL Startup Program 2025



Aeolia Corporation, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo and led by CEO Genki Matsubara, has announced its selection for the "KOIL Startup Program 2025," an initiative co-hosted by Mitsui Fudosan and Kashiwa City. With this opportunity, Aeolia plans to further develop its innovative AI agent features utilizing the regional-focused social media platform, SpotsNinja, which has successfully engaged over 50,000 users. The aim is to build a new model for community information distribution in Kashiwa's Smart City.

Overview of the KOIL Startup Program 2025



The KOIL Startup Program 2025 is designed to support the growth of startups that drive the creation of new industries in Kashiwa. The program specifically targets technology-driven startups, guiding them to harness advanced technical solutions for their businesses. This year, after extensive applications, only three companies were selected, including Aeolia.

Key Benefits of Participation


Participants in the program receive several support measures, including:
  • - One-year complimentary access to KOIL's co-working space.
  • - Business plan development seminars and individual mentoring from TX Entrepreneur Partners (TEP).
  • - Special startup courses.
  • - Provision of experimental field for testing in Kashiwa's Smart City.

About SpotsNinja



SpotsNinja Service Screen

SpotsNinja is a hyper-local social media platform dedicated to delivering precise regional information to its users, having surpassed a user base of 50,000. The service employs generative AI to bridge the information gap in local communities, integrating location data to provide tailored information to each individual. Currently, it operates in limited areas in Fukuoka and Hiroshima, while preparing for a national rollout.

Unique Features of SpotsNinja


  • - Hyper-local Information Delivery: Focused on delivering information strictly within a 1km radius.
  • - Personalized Recommendations via LINE: Users receive tailored content based on their living areas directly through LINE.
  • - Remarkable Growth Metrics: Achieved a cumulative 50,000 users through its operations in Fukuoka and Hiroshima.

Recognition of Achievements


SpotsNinja has been acknowledged for its potential in utilizing AI agent technology, recently winning both the "Impact Capital Award" and the "TIS Award" at Ricoh's "TRIBUS 2024" competition.

Insights from CEO Genki Matsubara



Genki Matsubara, CEO of Aeolia Corporation, expressed his vision: "We aspire for a society where everyone can benefit from new technologies and feel the charm of their communities. Moving from Nagasaki to Tokyo after high school, I acutely recognized the information disparity between rural and urban areas, which motivated me to start this initiative. While there have been numerous challenges in the 'regional x B2C' market, over a year of hypothesis testing and the support of many has illuminated a path forward for our business."

Goals and Actions during the Program



Within the framework of Kashiwa's progressive Smart City initiative, Aeolia seeks to establish community use cases leveraging its developing AI agent. The action plan during the program includes:
  • - Establishing collaborative models with local governments, residents, and businesses.
  • - Validating the business model through experimental testing in Kashiwa's Smart City.
  • - Strengthening the business foundation for nationwide expansion.

Objectives by the End of the Program


At the conclusion of the program, Aeolia aims to have solidified a collaborative model involving local governments, residents, and businesses, and successfully validated its unique business model, paving the way for significant growth in the future.

Company Overview



  • - Company Name: Aeolia Corporation
  • - CEO: Genki Matsubara
  • - Location: 6th Floor, Miyamasuzaka Building, 2-19-15 Shibuya, Tokyo
  • - Business: Development and operation of regionally focused social media, SpotsNinja
  • - Website: aeolia.co.jp

Media Inquiries


  • - Contact: Public Relations Officer, Aeolia Corporation
  • - Email: press@aeolia.co.jp
  • - Contact Form: Contact Us


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