Saga Industrial Future Creation Base (RYO-FU BASE) Launches Four Hands-on Support Programs for Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Entrepreneurs Challenging New Businesses and Value Creation

Saga Industrial Future Creation Base (hereinafter referred to as "RYO-FU BASE") is continuously engaged in "Saga-style" startup support to actively discover and support entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs (hereinafter referred to as "startups, etc.") who are challenging new businesses and value creation within the prefecture. As a project for Reiwa 8 (2026), we will simultaneously launch four hands-on support programs that provide continuous growth support according to the phase and business challenges of startups, etc. For details on each support program, please refer to the attached individual program release materials and each program's LP (landing page). RYO-FU BASE will continue to provide support to maximize the potential of startups, etc., prioritizing "company/entrepreneur first." Support Program Name | Support Content | Application Period | Number of Adoptions --------------------|-----------------|--------------------|-------------------- Fundraising Support | Acquiring fundraising know-how, individual mentoring by experts, matching with financial institutions and VCs | May 7 (Thu) ~ June 20 (Sat) | Approx. 4 companies Business Matching Support | Matching with business partners contributing to collaboration, open innovation, and sales channel development | May 7 (Thu) ~ August 14 (Fri) | Approx. 3 companies Promotion Strategy Strengthening Support | Strengthening promotion capabilities such as public relations, digital marketing, and communication skills | May 7 (Thu) ~ June 8 (Mon) | Approx. 5 companies Business Growth Support Human Resources Utilization | Assigning necessary CxO personnel, supporting business expansion and strengthening management structure, and continuous follow-up | May 7 (Thu) ~ June 19 (Fri) | Approx. 3 companies RYO-FU BASE is an organization established by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Saga Prefectural Industrial Promotion Organization to support the growth of companies and entrepreneurs with DX and startups as its themes. It inherits the initiatives of the Saga Prefectural Industrial Labor Department Industrial DX & Startup Promotion Group, strengthening its "company/entrepreneur first" support system that can respond dynamically and flexibly. It provides accompaniment support for companies aiming for DX, reskilling support for programming focused on individuals, discovery of entrepreneurs aiming for startups, business plan brushing-up support, and financial assistance for materializing seed-stage business ideas. Its goal is to create a region where innovation can be challenged with DX and startups as themes, maximizing the potential of companies and entrepreneurs. **Recruiting Startups, etc., wishing to participate in the Reiwa 8 (2026) Fundraising Support Program "Finance"** Application Period: May 7, Reiwa 8 (2026) ~ June 20, Reiwa 8 (2026) 23:59 RYO-FU BASE will implement a hands-on support program, "Fundraising Support Program (Finance)," targeting startup companies and second-time entrepreneurs aiming for fundraising from VCs (venture capitalists) and financial institutions. We widely welcome startups within the prefecture, as well as companies inside and outside the prefecture that envision challenges in Saga, and entrepreneurs who have advanced through previous Saga Prefecture support programs. 1. Eligibility for Support * Saga Prefecture startup companies * Those considering starting or relocating a business in Saga Prefecture (applications from outside the prefecture are also possible) * Past participants of Saga Prefecture's DX promotion/startup support programs, e.g., Startup Gateway, Startup Boost SAGA, DX Accelerator 2. Support Content * Individual mentoring * Fundraising Practical Skill Enhancement Seminars (4 sessions in total) * Final Pitch Event (matching with VC/financial institutions) 3. Application Procedures, etc. (1) Application Method Access the following URL, enter the necessary information, and attach the required documents to apply: https://saga-finance.jp (2) Application Period May 7, Reiwa 8 (2026) ~ June 20, Reiwa 8 (2026) 23:59 (3) Screening Screening will be conducted based on the content entered in the application form, etc. (4) Estimated Number of Adoptions Approx. 4 companies **Recruiting companies/entrepreneurs wishing to participate in the Reiwa 8 (2026) "Business Matching Support Program"** Application Period: May 7, Reiwa 8 (2026) ~ August 14, Reiwa 8 (2026) RYO-FU BASE provides business matching support to prefectural companies, entrepreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs who offer or are considering offering products/services using innovative technologies and business models, and who are eager for business expansion, connecting them with business partners that contribute to collaboration, open innovation, and sales channel development. Those eager for business expansion are invited to apply based on the following. We look forward to many applications. 1. Eligibility for Support Those who fall under any of the following and are engaged in business...