Foval to Undertake Satsuma-Sendai City's 'SME DX Support Project' for Third Consecutive Year

Foval Corporation (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shosuke Nakajima; hereinafter "Foval") has been entrusted by Satsuma-Sendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, with the "Small and Medium Enterprise DX Support Project" for fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8) (hereinafter "the Project"). Through this project, Foval will support the digital transformation (DX) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Satsuma-Sendai City.

Background and Objectives of the Project

Since fiscal year 2024 (Reiwa 6), Foval and Satsuma-Sendai City have collaborated on initiatives aimed at promoting DX (digital transformation) among local SMEs. Last year, the project provided tailored roadmaps for six participating companies, delivering continuous, hands-on support—from visualizing business workflows to implementing IT tools, designing operations, and measuring outcomes.

In Satsuma-Sendai City, where population decline and aging are advancing, ensuring sustainable business operations for local enterprises remains a significant challenge. Against this backdrop, this project—conducted through collaboration between the public and private sectors—aims to enhance productivity and improve operational efficiency via DX, serving as a key initiative toward revitalizing the local economy.

The project will identify each company's management challenges, make them visible, and provide end-to-end support through the adoption of digital tools. Furthermore, by widely disseminating the results of these initiatives within the city, the project aims to promote awareness and adoption of DX across the region.

▶ Official Website: "Reiwa 8 Satsuma-Sendai City SME DX Support Project": https://satsumasendai-dx.jp/

Scope of the Project

Main initiatives include the following:

1 Seminars to Promote DX Understanding and Awareness

To foster momentum for DX among local SMEs, seminars will be held to raise awareness and interest in digital tools and DX.

Content: Introduction to DX fundamentals and case studies, overview of the project Date: July 10, 2026 (Fri) Format: In-person Venue: SS Plaza Sendai, Conference Room Eligibility: SMEs located in Satsuma-Sendai City

2 DX Support by Experts

Identify and visualize management challenges faced by companies and advance DX initiatives to address them.

3 Results Presentation and Reporting Session

A results presentation event will be held to showcase successful case studies of companies that have worked on resolving management challenges through the project. This event will serve as an opportunity to communicate the benefits and practical outcomes of DX initiatives to businesses across the city.

Date: February 9, 2027 (Tue) Format: Hybrid (in-person and online streaming) Venue (in-person): SS Plaza Sendai, Conference Room Eligibility: Local businesses and organizations

About Foval Corporation

Foval Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard: 8275) specializes in hands-on consulting services for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company provides management support across five key areas: "Information and Communications," "International Business," "Environment," "Human Resources and Education," and "Entrepreneurship and Business Succession." Through its proprietary "Company Doctor (Next-Generation Management Consultant)" model, Foval offers end-to-end services—from identifying and visualizing management challenges to proposing improvements and supporting implementation—delivering high-value-added support that enhances corporate value, including ESG management, human capital management, and DX/GX initiatives.

Under its regional revitalization strategy "F-Japan Vision," Foval is also advancing the creation and expansion of collaborative regional co-creation models through partnerships with local governments, private enterprises, educational institutions, and financial organizations.

Company Overview Company Name: Foval Corporation President and CEO: Shosuke Nakajima Founded: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55) Head Office: 14F, Aoyama Oval Building, 5-52 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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