Pula Vida Co., Ltd., supported by AUTOCARE, Selected for "DX Selection 2026 Grand Prix"

AUTOCARE LLC (Headquarters: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) announces that Pula Vida Co., Ltd., for which AUTOCARE provided support through the Kitakyushu Robot and DX Promotion Center expert dispatch program, has been selected for the Grand Prix, the highest national award, in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "DX Selection 2026".

About Pula Vida Co., Ltd.

This company is engaged in advanced DX and AI utilization in the care and welfare fields, primarily in home nursing care. This award is a remarkable achievement following the "2025 Kitakyushu DX Award".

Kōtarō Urahama, Representative Director of Pula Vida, winner of the Grand Prix (center)

"DX Selection 2026" is an initiative to select outstanding DX case studies from across the country among small and medium-sized enterprises. Pula Vida Co., Ltd.'s initiatives were highly praised as a practical DX model that promotes continuous improvement driven by the front lines.

References:
・Pula Vida Co., Ltd. Selected for DX Selection 2026 Grand Prix (J-Net21)

・Winners of the 2025 Kitakyushu DX Award Decided! (Kitakyushu City)

AUTOCARE, as DX support specialized for the care and welfare industry, has introduced its unique method "Meeting-Free Method" as one of its initiatives, combining Google Workspace, Trello, and generative AI.

"We introduced IT, but it didn't stick with the front lines" - In response to the recurring DX challenges in care and welfare settings, the "Meeting-Free Method" is a practical approach that aims not for DX for meetings, but for DX that continues to run naturally in the workplace.

By combining Google Workspace, Trello, and generative AI, the following changes have been brought about:

Immediate Information Sharing: Real-time visualization and sharing of on-site issues and improvement details.

Continuation of Improvement Tasks: Establishment of a mechanism where improvement activities continue in daily operations without the need for meetings.

Support for AI Adoption: Linking generative AI to specific tasks and creating an environment where the front lines can naturally continue to use it.

Through these initiatives, AUTOCARE has supported "on-site adoption" and "speedy DX promotion" in care and welfare settings.

Comment from Kōtarō Urahama, Representative Director of Pula Vida Co., Ltd.

"I am both surprised and greatly delighted to have received the highly prestigious "DX Selection 2026 Grand Prix". I am deeply honored that our daily efforts for our users and the community have been recognized in this way.

CEO Kishida provided online guidance and taught us how to utilize Google Workspace. His experience in the welfare industry allowed him to deeply understand our business and on-site challenges, which was a great strength.

DX is one means of giving shape to our individual aspirations. And it is also a very powerful means of making society better.

We view this award not as a goal, but as a new beginning. We will continue to strive for better service provision and contribution to the community by having each staff member learn and take on challenges."

Members of Pula Vida Co., Ltd.

Comment from Takayuki Kishida, Representative of AUTOCARE LLC

"I sincerely respect the results achieved by the Pula Vida Co., Ltd. team through their proactive efforts on the front lines. This award is a testament to their hard work.

On the other hand, I feel this is also evidence that DX and AI utilization (AX: AI Transformation) can function effectively in care and welfare settings.

DX does not succeed with "system implementation" alone. What is important is that it can be continued without burdening the front lines, and that improvement activities continue naturally. The "Meeting-Free Method" is a practical framework for delivering this philosophy to the front lines.

We believe AUTOCARE's value lies in creating organizations that can operate independently even after the support period ends.

AUTOCARE will continue to support the promotion of sustainable DX and AI utilization in the care and welfare fields, and the utilization of technology that gives time back to people."

Future Initiatives

AUTOCARE is currently developing "FonLog," an AI application for care record-keeping for nursing care sites. We are developing features focused on AI that can be continuously used in care settings, such as support for shift handovers, shift schedule creation, and AI-powered record-keeping and information organization.

We will also leverage the on-site knowledge gained from this support for future product development.

About AUTOCARE LLC
Company Name: AUTOCARE LLC

Location: 1-8 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
CEO: Takayuki Kishida
CTO: Sōzō Inoue (Kyushu Institute of Technology)
Business Activities: DX support for the care and welfare sector, AI utilization support, seminars and training, development and sales of care record AI app FonLog

Contact Information for this Matter:
AUTOCARE LLC

https://autocare.ai/
Email: autocare@autocare.ai

To Municipalities and Support Organizations

AUTOCARE conducts seminars and training on DX/AX promotion and on-site improvements in the care and welfare fields upon request from municipalities and various support organizations, with over 30 presentations in fiscal year 2025.

We accept consultations regarding lectures, training, and support for digital utilization and operational improvements rooted in the local community, including cases recognized in the Kitakyushu DX Award and DX Selection 2026.

To Care and Welfare Providers

AUTOCARE has been involved in supporting approximately 200 facilities, primarily in the care and welfare sectors.

Based on the knowledge gained from the field, we accept consultations regarding DX/AX promotion that can be smoothly integrated into daily operations and on-site operational improvements.