The Health Town Planning Forum (the Forum), operated by the Japan Society for Lifelong Health Promotion, will host the municipal project pitch "GovCo Bridge 2026". We aim to create collaborative projects by inviting solutions from companies that can cooperate and collaborate to solve issues looking towards 2040.

The "2040 problem," such as the peak of super-aging, a sharp decline in the working-age population, and aging infrastructure, is an urgent issue for municipalities nationwide. We invite companies to share their diverse solutions and ideas for complex regional challenges, ranging from health promotion, public infrastructure maintenance, disaster prevention, digital utilization, to operational efficiency to compensate for labor shortages.

[Event Overview]

"GovCo Bridge 2026"

1. Assumed Themes

"Creating Healthy Residents, Communities, and Administration with an Eye on the 2040 Problem"

Municipalities are expected to present proposals based on one or a combination of the following:

1 Matters related to the health promotion of local residents, and prevention of nursing care and dementia.

2 Review of public transportation, public facilities, community exchange hubs, etc.

3 Town planning for disaster prevention and mitigation, and measures against secondary health damage, etc.

4 Support for childcare, education, and employment through digital utilization, etc.

5 Securing specialized personnel, improving operational efficiency, AI utilization, etc.

2. First Pitch (Municipalities Present Challenges) Overview

- Date and Time: July 23, 2026 (Thu) 13:30 - 17:00 (approx.)

- Venue: Sorasta Conference, 4F Room 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Shibuya Sorasta 4F

- Speakers: Mayor of Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido; Mayor of Tokai Village, Ibaraki; Mayor of Higashiura Town, Aichi; Mayor of Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto; Mayor of Higashiosaka City, Osaka; Mayor of Toyooka City, Hyogo

*Information as of July 2nd. Several other municipalities are currently coordinating their participation and may be added or changed due to regional circumstances.

- Target Audience: Companies and businesses interested in collaborating and cooperating with municipalities

*Up to 3 people per company are allowed to participate.

- Time Slot: Approximately 20 minutes per municipality (a session for exchange of opinions will be set up for attendees)

- Participation Fee: Free

3. Post-First Pitch Schedule (Planned)

1 Meetup Pitch (Company Proposals)

- Date and Time: August 25, 2026 (Tue) 13:30 - 17:00

- Venue: AP Akasaka Green Cross, Room E 2-4-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Green Cross 4F

- Presentation Method: In-person attendance only

- Time Slot: Approximately 10 minutes per company (a session for networking and exchange of opinions will be set up for attendees)

*Companies and organizations wishing to participate in the Meetup Pitch after attending the First Pitch must become members of this Forum.

2 Roundtable (Discussion between Municipalities and Companies)

- Date and Time: September - December 2026 (approx. once a month)

- Venue: Municipal offices, facilities, or online, etc. of the respective municipality.

4. Application Method

Companies wishing to participate in the First Pitch should respond via the application form below by the deadline.

[Application Deadline]

July 15, 2026 (Wed) 18:00

[Application Form]

Please apply from here

~Companies like these are encouraged to participate~​

✓ Considering collaboration with municipalities

✓ Developing businesses that solve regional issues

✓ Seeking opportunities for demonstration projects and social implementation

✓ Wanting to build a new network of municipalities

We are preparing this event to be an opportunity to find a new step towards solving regional issues. We sincerely look forward to the participation of many companies.

Organizer

Japan Society for Lifelong Health Promotion / NIPPON INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL STRATEGY

Inquiries regarding this matter

Health Town Planning Forum Secretariat [email protected]

[About Japan Society for Lifelong Health Promotion] Official HP here

Towards a society where all generations can live vibrant and fulfilling lives with "lifelong health."

As Japanese society enters an era of 100-year lifespans, with extending healthy life expectancy becoming a major social issue, this organization promotes broad research activities in collaboration with industry, government, and academia to maintain mental and physical health throughout life. By implementing these results in society, we aim to realize a lifelong healthy society where all generations can live vibrantly, securely, and true to themselves.

Main Activities: Operation of the Health Town Planning Forum (public-private partnership), promotion of the Disaster Prevention Health Support Program (disaster prevention and secondary health damage prevention), operation of the Alzheimer's and Locomotor Syndrome Prevention Certification, research grants for extending healthy life expectancy, awareness and promotion activities, etc.

[About the Health Town Planning Forum] Official HP here

This is an industry-government-academia collaboration platform that aims to realize communities where people can live lifelong healthy lives. It brings together municipal officials, health service providers, and academics to discuss town planning issues faced by regions across Japan. It goes beyond simple product/service presentations to delve into problem-solving tailored to the current situation of municipalities. It supports matching municipalities with issues to be solved with companies possessing solutions and know-how.

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