What is the 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE' contest?

It is a contest that solicits press releases envisioning the company's state in 2036, aiming to enhance information dissemination capabilities through collaboration with companies and universities in Iwate Prefecture.

How were the finalists selected?

In the first round of judging, 10 companies, primarily based in Iwate Prefecture, were selected based on three criteria: 'social impact,' 'feasibility,' and 'PR appeal.'

When and where will the final pitch take place?

The final pitch will take place on May 31, 2026, at the Kioxia Arena in Morioka City.

The judges include key media representatives, Shuji Fukudome, CEO of Sparkle Inc., and Seika Ono, Senior Manager of Public Relations at Heraruboni Co., Ltd., as special judges.

Can anyone attend this event?

Yes, attendance is free and open to everyone.

10 Finalists Selected for 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE' - Chagu Chagu Iwate PR Project 2026

Published May 27, 2026 12:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 8:03 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The 10 finalists for the startup contest under the 'Chagu Chagu Iwate PR Project 2026,' promoted by PR TIMES, have been selected. The final pitch event will be held in Morioka City on May 31, 2026.

PR TIMES, Inc. (CEO: Takumi Yamaguchi) and volunteers from 'Press Release Evangelists' are promoting the 'Chagu Chagu Iwate PR Project 2026' in collaboration with companies and universities in Iwate Prefecture to improve local communication capabilities.

The 10 finalists for the startup contest, 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE,' have been decided. The contest invited press releases based on the theme 'The company in 2036,' with 10 companies selected from diverse fields including healthcare, agriculture, theater, construction, tourism, education, and beauty.

The final pitch will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, during the main event at Kioxia Aiina in Morioka City. The event will also feature a talk session by Olympic gold medalist speed skater Miho Takagi.

The 10 Finalists (in Japanese alphabetical order): - Iwate Health Support Strategy Office (Morioka): Health management support service - 1684 Co., Ltd. (Shiwa-gun): Planning and sales of basic cosmetics - Ovenus Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo): Women's healthcare service - Kizuki Co., Ltd. (Kurihara, Miyagi): Promotion of 3D printer technology for construction - COCOHARETE Co., Ltd. (Morioka): Tourism and management consulting - Tohoku Medical Engineering Co., Ltd. (Morioka): Development and sales of medical devices - Plows Co., Ltd. (Oshu): Agriculture and leather product manufacturing/sales - WAKU Co., Ltd. (Minamisoma, Fukushima): Next-generation agricultural materials - hug.kumu (Ichinoseki): Experiential communication training using theater methods - YumePro/iTeen (Kitakami): Programming education

The final judging panel includes Hideki Fukudome of Sparkle Co., Ltd., and special judge Shizuka Ono, Senior PR Manager at Heralbony Co., Ltd. Each company will conduct a four-minute pitch.

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10 Finalists Selected for 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE' - Chagu Chagu Iwate PR Project 2026

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