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Himegin New Business Creation Program 2025: A Milestone Event

The Himegin New Business Creation Program 2025, a collaborative initiative between Ehime Bank, KPMG Japan, and UNIDGE, holds the promise of revitalizing local enterprises in response to Japan's demographic challenges like population decline and aging. Set to take place on January 29, 2026, this成果報告会 (results presentation meeting) is a testament to the program's impact on participating companies.

Program Overview

The Himegin New Business Creation Program has been designed to harness the unique technologies, know-how, and ideas of Ehime Bank's clients to generate new business opportunities. This initiative represents a significant effort to address critical regional issues, fostering innovation that can adapt to changing circumstances and propel future growth.

Under the guidance of UNIDGE, a subsidiary of AlphaDrive specializing in new business support, the program spans various stages from idea generation to hypothesis testing, business planning, and the execution of proof-of-concept experiments. Through this comprehensive support, companies participating in the program have worked diligently since an initial theme-sharing meeting in August 2025 to propel their initiatives toward commercialization.

Results Presentation Meeting Details

• - Date: January 29, 2026
• - Time: 16:00 - 17:30
• - Venue: Ehime Bank Training Center, 7th Floor, Large Conference Room

During this productive gathering, four companies presented their respective new business themes:

1. Minami-Ya Bijoy, Inc.
- Theme 1: Transforming fishery byproducts into high-function feed through fermentation technology, creating a circular model for underutilized resources.
- Theme 2: Enhancing an anti-fouling system for fish farms, striving for a sustainable maintenance framework.

2. Nishikawa Group
- Theme 1: Specialized recruitment for construction management in Ehime Prefecture.
- Theme 2: Modernizing and improving the efficiency of compensation consulting.

3. Nishimura Trading Company
- Theme 1: Innovations in sample box services.
- Theme 2: Challenges in external wall inspection and repair services.

4. Nikko Machinery Trading Company
- Theme 1: Addressing challenges related to workwear for companies in Ehime Prefecture.

A Promising Future

The event highlighted the proactive approaches of participating companies and their dedication to creating innovative solutions tailored to local challenges. The supportive roles of UNIDGE and Ehime Bank emphasize the spirit of collaboration within this program.

UNIDGE, aiming to achieve genuine open innovation and sustainable growth, has successfully assisted around 80 companies since its inception three years ago. With a team of business development experts, UNIDGE not only identifies challenges but also facilitates collaboration to create actionable and effective solutions.

About UNIDGE and AlphaDrive

UNIDGE is positioned as a strategic subsidiary of AlphaDrive, underlining a commitment to not just matching enterprises with solutions but ensuring sustainable collaboration that leads to tangible success. With their wealth of experience, UNIDGE's team is adept at navigating the complexities of business development, offering invaluable support from ideation to execution.

AlphaDrive's Company Overview:

• - Name: AlphaDrive Co., Ltd.
• - Established: February 23, 2018
• - CEO: Koichi Aso
• - Location: 1F, Kurusu Building, 2-17-3 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014
• - Website: alphadrive.co.jp

In conclusion, the Himegin New Business Creation Program 2025 showcases the dedication and innovation of local businesses supported by UNIDGE's expertise, paving the way for a brighter economic future in the Ehime region.

For more details, please refer to the official release from Ehime Bank: Himegin Program Release.