LAPRAS Officially Launches Low-Entry-Cost 'Light Plan' for Outsourcing SIers and AI Development Companies

LAPRAS Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenta Someya; hereinafter “LAPRAS”), operator of the IT engineer-focused career platform “LAPRAS,” has officially launched a new plan, the 'LAPRAS Recruiting Light Plan,' for outsourcing SIers and AI development companies.

This plan enables direct recruitment with reduced initial costs. Previously offered only to a limited number of companies, it is now available to all customers to support low-risk hiring of 'immediately productive engineers capable of contributing to business using AI,' whose demand is rapidly increasing with the practical application of generative AI. Additionally, to commemorate the launch of this plan, LAPRAS is running a 'Half-Year Renewal Free Monthly Fee Campaign,' under which new contracts signed by September 30, 2026, will receive free monthly fees upon their next renewal.

Service details and inquiries: https://scout.lapras.com/

LAPRAS Officially Launches Low-Entry-Cost 'Light Plan' for Outsourcing SIers and AI Development Companies

Background of the Plan Launch

The current mid-career IT engineer recruitment market is undergoing clear 'polarization' driven by the rise of generative AI. While in-house development companies (e.g., SaaS) that previously led the market are shifting toward selective hiring, large and mid-sized SIers and AI outsourcing development companies—responsible for building systems for enterprises entering the practical phase—are experiencing a surge in demand for highly capable engineers and project managers who can advance projects using AI.

However, there remains a shortage of immediately productive talent equipped to handle changes brought by generative AI—such as engineers with modern AI implementation skills like controlling LLMs (Large Language Models) and building databases, or PMs/PLs capable of managing all phases from upstream to downstream. As a result, traditional job boards and in-house training alone are creating bottlenecks in responding to increasing project demands.

To address this challenge faced by companies that 'have abundant projects but lack engineers matching the new requirements shaped by generative AI,' LAPRAS has developed this new plan centered on low initial costs and performance-based compensation upon hiring.

Key Features of the New 'LAPRAS Recruiting Light Plan'

The Light Plan (six-month contract) supports small-scale, low-cost entry into engineer recruitment.

- Unlimited outreach to candidates with 'annual income under ¥7 million' seeking roles in 'outsourcing or SIer firms'

Companies can send unlimited scouting messages each month to experienced professionals with core PM and implementation skills, as well as mid-level candidates with potential in client-facing roles.

- Identification of candidates with latent AI skills via 'AI Skill Highlight'

LAPRAS’s AI automatically detects candidates’ latent 'experience and interest in AI product development' from open data sources such as GitHub and Qiita, even if they are not explicitly labeled as 'AI engineers' in their resumes.

- Dedicated customer success support

For companies with limited experience in direct recruitment, a dedicated account manager provides continuous support, including job posting optimization and target setting to enhance competitive advantage.

Details of the 'Half-Year Renewal Free Monthly Fee Campaign'

To support the establishment of sustainable recruitment foundations, LAPRAS is launching a campaign alongside the new plan.

- Eligibility period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026

- Eligible customers: Companies that sign a new 'Light Plan (six-month contract)' during the eligibility period

- Benefit: Monthly fees will be 'free' upon renewal of the Light Plan.

(Success fees will still apply as usual after renewal. Renewals with changed contract terms or migration to other plans are not eligible.)

Future Plans

Moving forward, LAPRAS will collect and analyze data such as 'scout response rates' from outsourcing development companies using this plan to further improve recommendation accuracy. Additionally, the company will continue enhancing features to naturally convey to engineers the appeal of 'cutting-edge AI projects uniquely accessible through outsourcing development or SIer roles.'

About LAPRAS Inc. Operating under the mission 'Matching everyone with their best choice,' LAPRAS is a matching tech company that transforms existing matching models using technologies such as AI and web crawling. The company provides recruitment-related services that match individuals with their optimal opportunities.

- Company name: LAPRAS Inc. - Representative: CEO Kenta Someya - Address: 5-27-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Link Square Shinjuku 16F - Established: May 11, 2016 - Capital: ¥389,138,200 (including capital reserves) - URL: https://corp.lapras.com/