High School Students Embrace Business Entrepreneurship with Jinjib High School Project

Jinjib High School: Empowering Students to Innovate

In a bold move to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, the city-based organization "Jinjib" in Osaka has launched an ambitious project called "Jinjib High School." Starting from April 2026, this initiative invites high school students to engage in real-world business development, from planning to execution, with the aim of fostering entrepreneurial skills and innovation. Officially kicking off its first phase at the end of July, the project has already set up social media accounts for sharing updates and insights.

What is Jinjib High School?

The Jinjib High School project offers a unique platform where high school students take the lead in developing and running business ideas. Out of numerous applicants, 15 students will participate in this inaugural phase, transforming their ideas into tangible business plans and aiming for service launches by the end of the cycle. With Jinjib providing essential funding and expertise, students will obtain hands-on experience navigating the complexities of business development.

One of the standout features of the project is its student-led approach. Participants will be fully responsible for everything from creating business plans and managing finances to strategizing monetization and organizational structure. Jinjib's role is not to oversee or instruct but to support these budding entrepreneurs in their journey—acting as partners in their quest for success.

This project also leverages the insights of the recently graduated executive mentors, who will provide guidance and facilitate communication within the teams, ensuring that students benefit from experienced perspectives as they navigate their entrepreneurial challenges.

Response to Current Trends

Amidst ongoing concerns regarding youth engagement and career readiness, Jinjib High School aims to address demographic challenges head-on. As highlighted by statistics from the Ministry of Economy and Trade, there is a growing recognition of the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth, with recent surveys indicating that nearly 13.9% of high school students show an interest in starting their own businesses, surpassing their university counterparts (12.4%). However, there remains a significant lack of opportunities for these students to practically engage in entrepreneurial activities.

Having established a foundational purpose of