What is the 'Dive+Su Meetup' program?

It is a public-private co-creation support program that combines the technology and ideas of private companies and startups to create new public services and regional value for Nara Prefecture and its municipalities.

What are the new initiatives for the program in the 8th year of Reiwa?

In addition to last year's co-creation program, a new 'Intra-prefecture Startup Promotion Support' has been added. This initiative supports the growth of local startups through PR, fundraising, and market expansion.

Who is eligible to participate in the program and how can they contact you?

Startups and companies interested in solving issues for Nara Prefecture and its municipalities are eligible. For inquiries, contact the Dive+Su Meetup Operations Office (eiicon Co., Ltd.) by email or phone.

What is the schedule for the upcoming program?

Partner recruitment will begin in early July 2026, with a Government Pitch event in mid-July. The selection of co-creation partners is scheduled for late August.

What kind of company is eiicon Co., Ltd.?

eiicon Co., Ltd. operates the open innovation platform 'AUBA' and supports open innovation and regional co-creation initiatives across Japan.

Nara Prefecture and eiicon Launch Public-Private Partnership Program 'Dive+Su Meetup' to Address Administrative Challenges

Published May 25, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:15 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

eiicon has been commissioned by Nara Prefecture to operate the 'FY2026 Nara Prefecture Startup Promotion Project.' Following last year, the company is holding the 'Dive+Su Meetup' to solicit ideas for administrative issues and is introducing new growth support for local startups.

eiicon, operator of the open innovation platform 'AUBA,' has been commissioned by Nara Prefecture to operate the 'Nara Prefecture Startup Promotion Project' for the second consecutive year.

This project aims to create new value and resolve regional issues by soliciting solutions from startups and businesses nationwide to address administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities through the public-private partnership support program 'Dive+Su Meetup.' This year, in addition to the program conducted last year, 'local startup promotion support' has been added. By providing PR opportunities outside the prefecture to mature Nara-based startups, the program facilitates fundraising and market expansion to foster further growth.

eiicon will leverage its expertise in open innovation and regional co-creation to promote the growth of local startups and the resolution of regional issues in collaboration with Nara Prefecture.

FY2026 Nara Prefecture × eiicon 'Dive+Su Meetup' Overview (Planned) Schedule: - Early to late July 2026: Partner recruitment period (accepting proposals from startups, etc.) - Mid-July 2026: Government pitch (announcement of administrative issues) - Late August 2026: Selection of co-creation partners

About Startup Promotion Support: This year, the program will provide PR opportunities at events outside the prefecture for mature startups in university-led, deep-tech, and social sectors to facilitate fundraising and market expansion. Interested Nara-based startups should contact the office.

Participation and Inquiries: Dive+Su Meetup Operations Office (eiicon) TEL: 03-6670-3273 Mail: [email protected]

What is 'Dive+Su Meetup'? It is a public-private partnership support program that aims to create new public services and regional value by combining ideas and technologies from private companies and startups to solve administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities. The name is derived from 'Daibutsu' (Nara's symbol) and the concept of 'diving in with startups.'

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Nara Prefecture and eiicon Launch Public-Private Partnership Program 'Dive+Su Meetup' to Address Administrative Challenges

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