Call for Joint Research Partners, Sponsors, and Speakers for Disaster Prevention DX; Launching New 'Disaster Volunteer System'

The Institute of Advanced Technology Innovation and the Osaka Municipal Abeno Disaster Prevention Center are now accepting applications for joint research partners, sponsors, diffusion partners, VR/AI content production and sales collaboration partners, presentation speaking companies/organizations, as well as participants for the new 'Disaster Volunteer System' in preparation for the 'Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab Kickoff' to be held on May 28.

This call for applications aims not merely to limit disaster prevention to awareness campaigns, but to link it to the concrete development of products and services—such as administrative services, disaster-related equipment, educational materials, videos, 2D tags, characters, terminals, app integrations, and VR/AI content—and the implementation of public interest projects.

Key Points of this Release

1. Calling for joint research, sponsors, diffusion partners, and production/sales collaboration partners.
2. Seeking presentation speakers for administrative services, disaster prevention equipment, services, and products.
3. Establishing the new 'Disaster Volunteer System' to recruit personnel responsible for operations, filming, survey analysis, and diffusion support.

Call 1: Joint Research Partners
We are seeking companies, organizations, universities, and government agencies to participate in joint research and PoCs (Proof of Concepts) under themes such as digital disaster prevention materials, 2D tags, VR/AI content, Matterport content, the 'Tasukerukun' public benefit business, GPS terminals with disaster prevention AI, and support for corporations, foreign workers, and tourists.
Expected Themes:
- Digital disaster prevention educational materials (tablet compatible)
- Rental and customization of 'Abeno Tasukaru VR' / Matterport content
- Distribution systems for 2D tags and emergency tags
- Disaster prevention support for corporations, foreign workers, and tourists
- Examination of potential integration with Osaka City disaster prevention apps, etc.
- Development studies on security buzzers with GPS and GPS terminals with disaster prevention AI
- Awareness content utilizing disaster prevention videos, AI VTubers, and characters

Call 2: Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors to support disaster prevention educational material production, video production, event management, 2D tag diffusion, and volunteer system operations as public interest disaster prevention projects.
Expected Sponsors:
- Disaster prevention supply manufacturers
- Disaster prevention food manufacturers
- Evacuation equipment manufacturers
- Fire alarm equipment manufacturers
- Disaster prevention goods retailers
- IT operators
- Advertising and PR support companies
- Building management, maintenance, and property management-related companies
- Companies interested in CSR, community contribution, and new business development

Call 3: Diffusion Partners
We are seeking partners to help spread 2D tags, emergency tags, disaster prevention materials, and regional disaster awareness.
Expected Partners:
- IT operators engaged in public benefit businesses
- Disaster prevention-related NGOs
- Medical institutions
- Social welfare organizations
- Disaster prevention-related associations/foundations
- Organizations involved in supporting foreign workers and tourists
- Organizations involved in local disaster prevention, neighborhood associations, residents' associations, schools, and corporate training

Call 4: VR/AI Content Production & Sales Collaboration Partners
We are looking for partners to produce, sell, and distribute VR, AR, 360-degree video, Matterport, generative AI, AI avatars, AI VTubers, and disaster prevention educational videos.
Expected Partners:
- Video production companies
- CG/VR/AR production companies
- AI video production operators
- Educational content production companies
- Educational material retailers
- Digital signage, broadcasting, and event production operators

Call 5: Presentation Speaking Companies/Organizations/Government
At the May 28 event, a presentation slot will be provided to introduce administrative services, disaster-related equipment, services, and products.
The presentations are not intended as 'company introductions' but as a format for sharing themes that applicants wish to research and verify jointly at the Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab.
Presentation Topics:
1. Disaster prevention issues you want to solve
2. Equipment, products, services, and technology you can provide
3. What you want to test as joint research/PoC
4. Necessary partners and collaborators

Call 6: Disaster Volunteer System Participants
The Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab will launch a new 'Disaster Volunteer System.'
This system is a mechanism for individuals and corporations that promotes the diffusion of disaster prevention measures and aims to cultivate personnel responsible for event operation assistance, filming, educational material distribution, survey analysis, 2D tag diffusion support, and corporate/regional disaster prevention awareness.
Expected Activities:
Reception, guidance, and operational assistance during events
Filming assistance for evacuation drills, fire drills, and local events
Assistance in producing disaster prevention videos using generative AI
Surveys and analyses of questionnaires, regional issues, shelter issues, etc.
Support for the diffusion of digital disaster prevention materials
Support for the diffusion of 2D tags and emergency tags
Disaster prevention awareness assistance for companies, schools, and local communities
In the future, we will also consider establishing a qualification system combining basic training, practical participation, and certification exams.

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About the May 28 Event
Explanations and matchmaking for these calls will take place at the 'Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab Kickoff' to be held on May 28.
Event Name: Future Disaster Prevention Collaborative Lab Kickoff
Date: May 28, 2026 (