[Japan's Largest Smart City to Launch in Fukuoka in FY2028] Officially Selected as Land Use Developer for Town Development at Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus Redevelopment Site

We are pleased to announce that the corporate group of 8 companies, led by Sumitomo Corporation, was officially selected on March 26, 2026 (Thursday) as the land use developer in the "Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus Redevelopment Site Land Use Developer Recruitment" conducted by Kyushu University (National University Corporation) and the Urban Renaissance Agency Kyushu Branch. *Conceptual rendering of the "Innovation Core" district

Background of the Project This project aims to realize the "Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus Redevelopment Grand Design" by leveraging the university's history and vast site to create a hub where diverse people gather and generate innovation. Based on the philosophy of "FUKUOKA Smart EAST※", it represents Japan's largest smart city development fusing tradition and innovation. Industry, government, academia, and the public will each play their respective roles in working together to create and disseminate new industries, while realizing future town development that leads the world as an environmentally advanced city.

※About FUKUOKA Smart EAST In order to sustainably develop while solving various urban challenges such as declining birthrate and aging population, this initiative creates comfortable, high-quality lifestyles and urban spaces through the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, working toward town development that future generations can be proud of. Starting as a pioneer in the Hakozaki town development, the initiative aims to spread throughout the entire city and beyond, reaching more and more people.

Vision for the Town Hakozaki, the site of this project, has been a place where tradition and pride have been passed down for over 100 years since Kyushu Imperial University was established in 1911. This project leverages that historical background and vast site to create a hub where diverse people gather and generate innovation. The concept is "HAKOZAKI Green Innovation Campus." By incorporating the IOWN concept※, a game-changing innovative technology development in which Japan competes and wins on the world stage, we will build an environment capable of continuously updating smart services and creating new services that constantly incorporate new values and technologies. By integrating and linking various smart services, we aim to enable more appropriate service delivery and realize a future smart city model. The six core principles of town development (100 years of Kyushu University history...