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Musashino Valley Awarded Two Projects in Hachioji City for Startup Support and New Business Development

Published Jul 6, 2026 4:50 PM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 6:06 PM ・ 17 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Musashino Valley Inc. (Location: Ota Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Yoichi Ito; hereinafter "Musashino Valley") has been awarded two projects by Hachioji City: the "FY2026 Promotion of New Business Development Lecture Series Operation Consignment" (hereinafter "New Business Development Project") and the "FY2026 Startup Promotion Project Operation Consignment" (hereinafter "Startup Promotion Project").

The "New Business Development Project" will provide Hachioji-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) managers and their successors with opportunities to reflect on their current business operations and consider their next steps through a total of three lecture events. The "Startup Promotion Project" will support young individuals in their teens and twenties, who will lead the region's future, in taking their first steps toward entrepreneurship based on their personal experiences and concerns. It will also offer business idea "wall-hitting" sessions (a total of three sessions) where participants can bring their business ideas and concerns for discussion.

As an initial initiative, a free lecture for SME managers, successors, and others in the city will be held on July 17, 2026 (Fri) at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe.

Two Projects and Three Initiatives to Support Challengers in Hachioji City

The projects awarded to Musashino Valley are the "Lecture Series for Promotion of New Business Development" targeting SMEs in the city, and the "Startup Promotion Project" targeting young people, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

Awarded Project 1: FY2026 Promotion of New Business Development Lecture Series Operation Consignment (New Business Development Lecture Series)

Client: Hachioji City

Contract Period: From the day after the contract is signed until October 30, 2026

Main Contents: Planning and operation of a total of three lecture events for SME managers, successors, and others in the city.

Awarded Project 2: FY2026 Startup Promotion Project Operation Consignment (Startup Promotion Project)

Client: Hachioji City

Contract Period: From the day after the contract is signed until February 26, 2027

Main Contents: Planning and operation of a startup support program for young people and a business idea "wall-hitting" support program for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Details of Awarded Project 1: FY2026 Promotion of New Business Development Lecture Series Operation Consignment

This project will hold three lecture events titled "How to Build an Unbeatable Business: Moving Beyond 'Is Our Company Okay as It Is?'" targeting SMEs, students, and individuals interested in starting a business, side hustle, or career change in Hachioji City. Each session has independent content, so participation is possible from the first session. Applications for the first session are already open, so please join us.

Session 1: July 17, 2026 (Fri) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Title: Before Talking Romance, Do the Math! Business Plans Derived from Financial Statements Lecturer: Yu Yamada (Representative Director, Method Inc. / Buyer)

Target Audience: SME managers, successors, sole proprietors, students, and individuals interested in management in Hachioji City.

Details & Application: https://hachioji-newbusiness1.peatix.com/

Session 2: August 26, 2026 (Wed) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lecturer: Kayoko Takeuchi (Representative Director, Heian Shindo Kogyo Co., Ltd.)

Session 3: September 25, 2026 (Fri) Time to be determined

Lecturer: Shoji Akimoto (Business Creator / Representative Director, Yaromai Inc. / Professor, Musashino University Entrepreneurship Department)

Venue: Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe, Conference Room 1

Address: 3-19-2 Myojincho, Hachioji City, Tokyo

Capacity: 80 people per session

Participation Fee: Free

*Titles for Session 2 and Session 3, and the time for Session 3 are currently being determined.

Awarded Project 2: FY2026 Startup Promotion Project Operation Consignment

This project will implement a "Startup Support Program for Young People" and "Business Idea Wall-Hitting Support" for those aiming to start a business in Hachioji City.

This program goes beyond simply teaching the knowledge and skills necessary for starting a business. It emphasizes participants delving into "Why do I want to work on this theme?" and taking concrete actions. It also includes an ideation program for those who haven't found a business idea yet, and a program to learn how to build a business model.

Target Audience: Students and young working professionals in their teens and twenties residing in, studying in, or working in Hachioji City.

Capacity: Approximately 20 people

Implementation Period: Scheduled for September - November 2026

Main Programs:

Ideation workshop, practical courses for shaping a business, a two-day intensive seminar and workshop (held on October 31 and November 1), and ongoing support through mentoring and an online community.

*Details such as dates, venues, and content for sessions other than the intensive seminar will be announced once confirmed.

This service offers opportunities for "wall-hitting" sessions to refine ideas through dialogue, targeting individuals aiming to start a business in Hachioji City or those with business ideas. It helps participants verbalize their ideas and organize concepts such as target customers, value proposition, and implementation methods.

Scheduled Dates:

Session 1: August 12, 2026 (Wed) Session 2: September 18, 2026 (Fri) Session 3: October 15, 2026 (Thu)

Venue: Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe

*Details such as session times and application methods will be announced once confirmed.

Comments

Yoichi Ito, Representative Director & CEO, Musashino Valley

We are honored to be in charge of these two projects that will support the challenges of both Hachioji City's businesses and its young people. The region has companies that have continued their businesses for many years, supporting employment and livelihoods. On the other hand, there are young people who are about to create their own lives and careers. What both have in common is the need to believe in the value and potential within themselves and take the next step. Musashino Valley will stand by and fully support those who are fully committed to their challenges.

Emi Ochiai, CCO, Musashino Valley (Project Director)

I am delighted to be able to support those who wish to take on challenges in the region, together with the people of Hachioji City. Challenges are not just for special people; they begin with the small aspirations within each individual. We will be there to support those with aspirations, carefully accompanying them so that they can confidently express those aspirations without thinking "Someone like me..." or "It's impossible," and turn them into their first step.

*CCO...Chief Communication Officer

About Startup Studio "Musashino Valley"

Musashino Valley is a startup studio with the concept of "Guide to the NEXT." It was established primarily by faculty members of Musashino University's Entrepreneurship Department (Musashino EMC). It serves as a place for people who want to take the next step to gather, challenge themselves, and connect, offering entrepreneurship education, business creation support, and community building.

Website: https://www.musashino-valley.jp/

Online Community FLAGS: https://flags-mv.jp/

Company Overview

Company Name: Musashino Valley Inc.

Location: 1-15-9 Sanno, Ota Ward, Tokyo

Representative: Yoichi Ito, Representative Director & CEO

Established: November 2022

Business Activities: Operation of a startup studio, entrepreneurship education, community management, business creation support, collaboration projects with regional companies and government, etc. Contact: [email protected]