Lanes, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Jo Inoue) isTo undertake the "Hiroshima Prefecture FY2026 Overseas Startup Collaboration Demonstration Project Creation Project" promoted by Hiroshima Prefecture.and we will hold recruitment seminars related to this project in May 2026 in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima City, and online.
This seminar will introduce specific pathways for local companies to create new businesses in the environmental and energy fields through collaboration with overseas startups and other entities, by covering the overview of this project and concrete examples of past initiatives.
How to apply for a seminar
[Application Form]
https://id.lne.st/project/hiroshima_startup_seminar/171042/basic_info/1
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Background: The necessity of new business creation and global collaboration for regional companies
As the domestic market matures and the population declines, regional companies are being called upon to create new value that goes beyond the extension of existing businesses. In particular, collaboration with overseas startups to introduce technology and co-create is drawing attention as an effective means to launch new businesses in a short period of time.
In Hiroshima Prefecture, based on this background, we are promoting initiatives to create demonstration projects by collaborating with companies within the prefecture and overseas startups. Leveraging our network of researchers and companies both domestically and internationally, Leave-a-Nest will support the creation of collaborations and project formation within this initiative.
Recruitment Seminar Overview
This seminar will provide an overview of the business, outline the participation process, and feature presentations of specific case studies from companies that have previously participated in this program. We will share details of their actual initiatives and outcomes, as well as insights and changes gained through their participation.
■ On-site (Fukuyama)
- Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: Doors open at 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Venue: TKP Fukuyama Chugin Building Conference Room (Fukuyama Chugin Bldg. 7F, 1-1 Momiji-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
- Speaker: Kaori Osumi, General Manager, Third Development Department, Ikeda Co., Ltd.
■ In-person (Hiroshima)
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM Doors Open / 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Venue: Innovation Hub Hiroshima Camps (1-4-3 Kamiya-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, F.K. Building 1F)
- Speaker: Tsubasa Kurita, Manager, Co-creation Office, Co-creation Division, Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd.
Online event
- Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Recruitment Seminar Timeline
In-person event
- 3:00 PM Doors Open
- 15:30-15:45 Organizer's Greetings & Business Overview
- 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Southeast Asia Overview Presentation
- 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Case studies by past program participants
- 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM Q&A and Information on Future Recruitment
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Business card exchange
Online event
- 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM: Opening Remarks by Organizer & Business Overview
- 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM: Overview of Southeast Asia & Introduction to Past Case Studies
- 4:40 PM - 4:50 PM: Q&A
- 16:50-17:00 Information on future recruitment
Seminar Application Method (Repost)
[Application Form]
https://id.lne.st/project/hiroshima_startup_seminar/171042/basic_info/1
If you do not have a ReLiver ID account
Please enter your email address below and click submit. Then, please follow the instructions in the email to create your account.
After that, please apply via the link above.
Live Science ID Registration https://id.lne.st/pre_regist
The positioning and significance of this project
This project supports demonstration projects aimed at solving social issues and creating new businesses in the environmental and energy fields through collaboration between companies in Hiroshima Prefecture and overseas startups. The goal is not merely to introduce technology, but to foster new value creation through dialogue with players from different fields and cultures.
Under the philosophy of realizing scientific and technological development and contributing to the Earth, L-NEST works to create regional innovations by bridging domestic and international researchers, companies, and local governments. In this project as well, we provide integrated support from searching for partners to demonstration design and commercialization.
Future development
Following this seminar, we will be accepting applications from companies to participate in this project until June 30, 2026 (the application form will be released at a later date). Selected companies will proceed with designing demonstration projects in collaboration with overseas startups and aim to produce results within the fiscal year.
L-NES will promote initiatives to create new industry models through collaboration between companies in Hiroshima Prefecture and overseas startups, with the aim of expanding to other regions.
Inquiries regarding this matter
[Administrative Office] Leave a nest Co., Ltd. (Contact: Akinaga, Shigenaga)
Phone: 03-5227-4198
MAIL:[email protected]