FY2026 Saitama City SOIP Project Launches! Call for 'Sports Partners' Begins!
The Saitama Sports Commission has launched the FY2026 Saitama City SOIP project and is now accepting applications for 'Sports Partners' who possess sports-related assets. With The Small Things as an advisor, the project aims to create new sports businesses and solve social issues through co-creation with companies and universities.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 15:00
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The Saitama Sports Commission (SSC) is pleased to announce the launch of the FY2026 'Saitama City SOIP Project,' hosted by Saitama City, and the commencement of recruitment for 'Sports Partners.' To drive this initiative, we have welcomed The Small Things, a company with expertise in sports open innovation, as an advisor. The Saitama City SOIP is a project under the Saitama Sports Schule initiative, aiming to realize 'Saitama, the City of Sports' from a business perspective. It seeks to commercialize new sports businesses and solve social issues through business matching, co-creation, and development support for companies, organizations, and universities. The official website was launched on May 27, 2026, detailing this year's roadmap. We are currently recruiting 'Sports Partners'—organizations or individuals with sports-related assets or know-how—to express their interest and engage in individual consultations with the secretariat. The application period runs from May 27 to June 12, 2026.
FAQ
What is the goal of the Saitama City SOIP?
To solve regional issues through sports and create new sports-related business models.