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 FY2026, we will simultaneously launch four hands-on support programs that provide growth support tailored 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., with "company/entrepreneur-first" as its top priority.

Support Program Name | Support Content | Application Period | Expected Number of Adoptions ---|---|---|--- Fundraising Support | Acquiring fundraising know-how, individual mentoring by experts, matching with financial institutions/VCs | May 7 (Thu) - June 20 (Sat) | Approximately 4 companies Business Matching Support | Matching with business partners contributing to collaboration, open innovation, and sales channel development | May 7 (Thu) - August 14 (Fri) | Approximately 3 companies Promotion Strategy Enhancement Support | Strengthening promotion capabilities such as public relations, digital marketing, and communication skills | May 7 (Thu) - June 8 (Mon) | Approximately 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) | 3 companies

<About RYO-FU BASE> RYO-FU BASE is an organization established by the Saga Prefectural Industrial Promotion Organization to support the growth of companies and entrepreneurs with a focus on DX and startups. It inherits the initiatives of the Saga Prefectural Industrial Labor Department Industrial DX & Startup Promotion Group and strengthens its "company/entrepreneur-first" support system, which can respond flexibly and agilely. We provide accompanying support for companies aiming for DX, reskilling support for programming focused on individuals, discovering entrepreneurs aiming for startups, business plan brush-up support, and financial assistance for materializing seed-stage business ideas. We aim to create a region where innovation can be challenged with DX and startups as themes, providing support to maximize the potential of companies and entrepreneurs.

Recruiting startups, etc. wishing to participate in the FY2026 Fundraising Support Program "Finance" Application Period: May 7, 2026 (Thu) - June 20, 2026 (Sat) 23:59

RYO-FU BASE will implement a hands-on support program "Fundraising Support Program (Finance)" targeting startup companies and second-time entrepreneurs aiming to raise funds from VCs (Venture Capital) and financial institutions.

We widely welcome startups within the prefecture, companies from outside the prefecture envisioning challenges in Saga, and entrepreneurs who have stepped up through Saga Prefecture's previous support programs.

1. Eligible Applicants ・ Saga Prefecture startup companies ・ Those considering starting a business or relocating to Saga Prefecture (applications from outside the prefecture are also possible) ・ Past participants of Saga Prefecture's DX promotion/startup support programs Examples: Startup Gateway, Startup Boost SAGA, DX Accelerator, etc.

2. Support Content ・ Individual mentoring ・ Fundraising practical skills seminar (4 sessions in total) ・ Final pitch event (matching with VCs/financial institutions)

3. Application Procedures, etc. (1) How to Apply Access the following URL, enter the necessary information, attach the required documents, and apply. https://saga-finance.jp

(2) Application Acceptance Period May 7, 2026 (Thursday) - June 20, 2026 (Saturday) 23:59

(3) Screening Screening will be conducted based on the information entered in the application form, etc.

(4) Expected Number of Adoptions Approximately 4 companies

Recruiting companies/entrepreneurs wishing to participate in the FY2026 "Business Matching Support Program." Acceptance Period: May 7, 2026 (Thu) - August 14, 2026 (Fri)

RYO-FU BASE provides matching support with business partners contributing to collaboration, open innovation, and sales channel development for companies and entrepreneurs within the prefecture, and aspiring entrepreneurs, who provide or are considering providing products/services using innovative technologies or business models.

Those eager to expand their business are invited to apply based on the following. We look forward to many applications.

1. Eligible Applicants Those who fall under any of the following and whose business...