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FORVAL and Yamaguchi University Collaborate on Digital Transformation Initiatives

On December 12, 2025, FORVAL, a leading consulting firm rooted in Tokyo, signed a partnership agreement with Yamaguchi University, a public educational institution situated in Yamaguchi City, with a shared mission to promote digital transformation (DX) in the local community.

Objectives of the Partnership

The collaboration aims to address regional challenges through education, research, and community service. By nurturing local DX talent, FORVAL and Yamaguchi University are committed to broadening the scope of their initiatives, which will include:

• - Engaging guest speakers and part-time lecturers at the university on DX-related subjects.
• - Facilitating internships and seminar support.
• - Promoting joint research and development projects.
• - Collaborating with local governments and enterprises to implement solution-oriented projects.
• - Offering training for university faculty on DX promotion and launching IT qualification courses.
• - Supporting inquiry-based learning at the affiliated Suo-Oshima High School.

Through this alliance, they hope to foster a cadre of local DX professionals and contribute to the development of a sustainable community.

Core Areas of Cooperation

FORVAL and Yamaguchi University have identified key areas of collaboration:
1. Developing DX talent.
2. Advancing DX initiatives in research activities.
3. Promoting regional DX initiatives.
4. Supporting DX initiatives at the university.
5. Fostering DX talent at Suo-Oshima High School.
6. Any other matters deemed necessary through mutual discussion.

Leadership Statements

Masahiro Oka, Chancellor of Yamaguchi University, expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing that the university aims to be a