Hosei University and Anfini Launch Business Contest for Students and Professionals

Hosei University and Anfini's Innovative Business Contest

On April 16, 2026, Anfini, an AI-integrated management company based in Tokyo, will host a unique business contest in partnership with Hosei University. This event aims to empower not only students but also working professionals to harness their talents and creativity in a collaborative environment.

The contest revolves around the central theme of leveraging individual skills to create groundbreaking business ideas. Participants will engage in team-based activities where they can define their talents and explore how these can synergize to foster innovation. This collaborative approach is rooted in the philosophy of creating business opportunities that start with human potential.

Contest Details

Theme

The primary objective is to maximize Anfini's corporate value through a newly established business by integrating team talents. Participants will work in groups to propose new business ventures focused on the following:

- Redefining corporate value
- Defining individual and team talents
- Designing value creation through the combination of talents
- Ensuring feasibility as a business and its connection to corporate value

These processes will guide participants as they conceptualize sustainable business models, highlighting the importance of human-centric approaches in entrepreneurship.

Background of the Contest

Typically, organizations base their business strategies on defined requirements for personnel, followed by recruitment and placement. However, Anfini emphasizes a different approach: prioritizing people first. They believe that businesses thrive when they leverage individual talents and ambitions. This philosophy underscores Anfini's commitment to human capital management, fostering growth and innovation through the collective effort of individuals.

Through educational initiatives at universities like Hosei, Anfini has been actively working to create avenues for students to think proactively about their career paths. This business contest emerges as a natural extension of these university-industry collaborations, encouraging participants to experience the concept of human-driven business creation first-hand by engaging directly with an entrepreneurial venture.

About Anfini

Founded by professionals from prominent consulting firms, Anfini operates as a comprehensive consulting firm that supports businesses' growth through consulting and educational initiatives. With a dual approach, Anfini contributes to the B2B sector by enhancing corporate development while simultaneously creating talents and brands in the B2C sector. The firm has earned accolades as a Best Venture 100 for three consecutive years starting from 2024.