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[Free Tuition] Recruitment for 'DIG IT KITAQ', an App Development Program for Students Interested in Kitakyushu's IT Industry!

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Published May 27, 2026 10:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kitakyushu City has launched recruitment for 'DIG IT KITAQ', a free app development program for students.

Kitakyushu City has launched recruitment for 'DIG IT KITAQ', a free app development program for students. The program offers two courses with 50 spots total, providing hands-on development skills under the guidance of active engineers.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000076777.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

The program features two tracks: the 'Business Improvement Mini-App Development Course' for beginners and the 'AI x DX Modern Development AI Agent Development Course' for those interested in advanced technologies. Each course accepts 25 students, including university, technical college, and vocational school students. Throughout the program, engineers from local IT companies will serve as mentors, providing technical support and networking opportunities. Participants will work in teams of 3-5, and with comprehensive pre-learning materials, even beginners can participate with confidence. Applications are open until June 30, 2026, with kickoff events and hackathons scheduled from August to September.

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Can students from outside Kitakyushu participate?

Yes, students from both inside and outside the city are welcome to apply.

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