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[Event Report] "Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026" Holds 2nd Secondary Screening by Current Municipal Staff, 6 More Companies Advance to Final Screening!

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Published Jun 9, 2026 11:50 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:47 PM ・ 11 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The second secondary screening for "Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026," hosted by Ichini Inc., has concluded, with six companies advancing to the final screening.
This event aims to solve social issues by leveraging private sector ideas in collaboration with government bodies.
The final screening will be held on June 27th, featuring special lectures by Google LLC and Anthropic Japan Inc.

The second secondary screening for "Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026," hosted by Ichini Inc., has concluded, with six companies advancing to the final screening. This event aims to solve social issues by leveraging private sector ideas in collaboration with government bodies. The final screening will be held on June 27th, featuring special lectures by Google LLC and Anthropic Japan Inc.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000019431.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 9, 2026

What is Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026?

"Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026," organized by Ichini Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Taku Takabatake), the operator of Japan's largest political and election information platform "Senkyo.com," is a pitch (presentation) contest that provides opportunities to solve social issues by utilizing new business ideas from private companies in collaboration with administrative bodies. Its purpose is to promote collaboration between private companies with ideas and technologies useful for solving social issues and local governments, thereby contributing to social and economic development. At the secondary screening, current assembly members and municipal staff will serve as judges, and at the final screening to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, current mayors from across the country will be judges, allowing for direct appeal to many of the decision-makers in local governments.

▼ Official Website for Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026

https://pppbusinesspitch.com/

Second Secondary Screening Held on Wednesday, June 3rd; 6 Companies Advance to Final Screening

The second secondary screening, themed "Solving Social Issues," was held on Wednesday, June 3rd. Twenty-one companies that passed the primary screening participated. Current municipal staff from across the country joined as pitch judges online.

In this secondary screening, judging was conducted across all genres, and the following six companies advanced to the final screening:

All Genres

(Childcare) Codmon Inc.

(Emergency & Disaster Prevention) TXP Medical Inc.

(Disaster Prevention) Number Group Inc.

(Industrial Promotion) Nippon Techou Zukan Inc.

(Environment) Market Enterprise Inc.

(Related Population & Relocation) ReproNext Inc.

Congratulations!!

【Scenes from the Day】

All Genres

Codmon Inc. TXP Medical Inc. Number Group Inc.

Nippon Techou Zukan Inc. Market Enterprise Inc. ReproNext Inc.

The municipal staff who served as judges provided feedback to the participating companies and shared various voices, including expectations for the future. Despite some issues with the broadcast, we thank them for taking their valuable time to participate.

Final Screening Overview

With 15 companies selected for the final screening, the next stage will be the final screening where current mayors from across the country will participate as judges.

【Screening Overview】

Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026

<Theme>

"Solving Social Issues"

<Date>

Saturday, June 27, 2026

<Venue>

Tokyo, with simultaneous PPV* streaming!

*What is PPV: PPV (Pay-Per-View) is a form of paid viewing service where specific programs or content are purchased and viewed individually. It is often used for special content such as sports events, movies, and live concerts.

【Judge Applications】

We are still accepting applications for judges!

We look forward to applications from mayors nationwide.

Governors of Prefectures, Mayors of Cities, Towns, and Villages: Until Monday, June 22, 2026*

*Those who are in office as of Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Please apply via the form below.

https://form.run/@ppp-bp2026-Answer

Special Lectures Also Confirmed!

Special lectures, exclusively available at this Business Pitch for Municipalities, will be held on Saturday, June 27th.

Special lectures will be given by Google LLC and Anthropic Japan Inc., leaders in the global AI industry.

Under the theme "What is the Correct Stance Municipalities Should Take in a Turbulent Era?", they will deliver cutting-edge insights on the possibilities and challenges in the administrative field, and the perspectives municipalities should possess.

Special Lecture

Theme: "What is the Correct Stance Municipalities Should Take in a Turbulent Era?"

Speakers: Google LLC, Anthropic Japan Inc.

*Each company will give a separate lecture.

*Media coverage is not accepted.

▼ Official Website for Business Pitch for Municipalities 2026

https://pppbusinesspitch.com/

Organizer

Ichini Inc.

1-11-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Green Fantasia Bldg. 7F

Representative Director: Taku Takabatake

Ichini Inc. operates "Senkyo.com," Japan's largest political and election portal site used by approximately 41 million users. It databases and manages election and candidate information in Japan. By building a platform related to elections and politics and maintaining information transparency, it supports the creation of an environment where voters can more easily participate in politics.

Furthermore, it conducts study sessions for local assembly members and others, creating diverse networks through public-private-academic collaboration and promoting innovation through open discussions.

・Official Website: https://ichi-ni.jp/

・Senkyo.com: https://go2senkyo.com/

・Official Website for Business Pitch for Municipalities 2025: https://pppbusinesspitch.com/

・Official note for Business Pitch for Municipalities: https://note.com/pppbusinesspitch

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FAQ

What is the purpose of this business pitch event?

The event aims to provide opportunities for private companies' innovative business ideas to collaborate with government bodies, solve social issues, and contribute to regional revitalization and economic development.

Who will be the judges at the final screening?

Current governors and mayors from across the country will serve as judges at the final screening, offering participants a chance to appeal directly to local government decision-makers.

What will be the theme of the special lectures?

Google LLC and Anthropic Japan Inc. will present on the theme "What is the Correct Stance Municipalities Should Take in a Turbulent Era?", sharing insights on the potential and challenges of AI in the administrative sector.

What kind of company is Ichini Inc.?

Ichini Inc. operates "Senkyo.com," Japan's largest political and election information platform, working to enhance information transparency and promote citizen participation in politics.

What are the benefits of this event for local governments?

Local governments can discover new technologies and services to address regional issues, and improve administrative efficiency and quality through collaboration with private companies.

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