Kickoff Event for Local Startup Support Program 'SHINOBI-Z IGA' in Iga City, Mie Prefecture

Iga City is launching the IGA Local Startup Support Project "SHINOBI-Z IGA" as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship, new business development among local companies, and co-creation (open innovation)—all forms of "new challenges."

The kickoff event will feature guest talks and panel discussions with startup founders who are actively leveraging local resources, followed by a networking session open to all participants.

Anyone with the desire to "try something new" is warmly welcome! Feel free to join.

Overview

* Date and Time: Friday, August 7, Reiwa 8 (2026), 13:30–16:15

* Venue: Large Conference Room, 2F, Yume Porisu Center (1-1-4 Yumegaoka, Iga City, Mie Prefecture)

* Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, corporate new business developers, financial institutions, support organizations, and others

(Open to all)

Program

(1) Policy Explanation of "SHINOBI-Z IGA" by the Mayor

(2) Guest Talk: "Creating New Business Ideas Together with the Community"

Speakers: Nishimura Masahiro (Representative Director, Fishpass Co., Ltd.)

Araki Takashi (Representative, General Incorporated Association NinjaTAG)

(3) Panel Discussion: "What Kind of Startups Can Open the Future of the Region?"

Panelists: The two guest speakers above

Nakai Shōhei (Chairman, Ueno Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

(4) Networking Session for All Participants

Application Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9JWQBaMdhpiRl3naF8fWjRwXAvJLMTidd2IXNUPtkcGN2aw/viewform?usp=send_form

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, Reiwa 8 (2026)

For more details, please visit the official website:

https://www.city.iga.lg.jp/0000014085.html

【Inquiries】

Iga City, Industrial and Forestry Department, Industrial Policy Section

Phone: 0595-22-9669　FAX: 0595-22-9695