UTokyo Startup '2WINS' and 'MURC' Jointly Launch 'Gov Sales TM,' an AI Tool Streamlining Sales to Local Governments
2WINS Inc., a University of Tokyo-affiliated AI startup, and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting (MURC) have co-developed 'Gov Sales TM.' This AI analysis tool automates the process of researching municipality budget records and council minutes, facilitating high-precision matching between private solutions and regional administrative challenges to accelerate public-private partnerships.
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- 📰 Published: May 18, 2026 at 20:00
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## Press Release Details
2WINS Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kotetsu Ogawa), an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Masakazu Ikeda; hereinafter "MURC") are pleased to announce the joint development and launch of "Gov Sales TM," an AI analysis tool designed to support sales activities targeting local governments.
### Background and Development
Administrative challenges such as the aging population, climate change, and digitalization are becoming increasingly complex. Consequently, municipalities are actively seeking private sector solutions and expertise. While business opportunities with local governments are expanding, sales efforts traditionally require intensive reading of massive public documents, including budget statements and council minutes. This research process takes hours per case and demands high expertise, posing a long-standing barrier. To address these challenges, MURC and 2WINS have jointly developed this service.
### Partnership with MURC
As a comprehensive think tank of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, MURC provides consulting, policy research, and data infrastructure. 2WINS, based in Hongo near the University of Tokyo, offers practical AI solutions ranging from foundation models to mathematical optimization. By combining MURC's structured database—covering budget information from approximately 90% of Japan's municipalities—with 2WINS's core AI technology, the partnership has achieved high-precision information collection and matchmaking.
### Representative Comments
**Masahide Kawamura, General Manager, Social Impact Partnership Division, MURC:**
"We chose 2WINS because they possess both top-tier AI technical capabilities from the Matsuo Lab and the 'implementation power' to see a project through to operation. Their execution was essential to transform our vast data into a product that field workers can truly master. 'Gov Sales' is not just an efficiency tool; it is an engine for a 'Public-Private Co-creation Ecosystem.'"
**Kotetsu Ogawa, CEO, 2WINS Inc.:**
"Our mission is to create social value through 'AI for Success.' We are honored to create new value in the form of 'Gov Sales TM' by combining MURC's deep municipality knowledge with our AI technology. We hope this service removes traditional barriers and acts as a bridge for richer collaboration between private companies and local governments."
### Service Overview
* **Service Name:** Gov Sales TM
* **Launch Date:** Friday, May 13, 2026
* **Target Users:** Private companies engaged in sales to local governments
2WINS Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kotetsu Ogawa), an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Masakazu Ikeda; hereinafter "MURC") are pleased to announce the joint development and launch of "Gov Sales TM," an AI analysis tool designed to support sales activities targeting local governments.
### Background and Development
Administrative challenges such as the aging population, climate change, and digitalization are becoming increasingly complex. Consequently, municipalities are actively seeking private sector solutions and expertise. While business opportunities with local governments are expanding, sales efforts traditionally require intensive reading of massive public documents, including budget statements and council minutes. This research process takes hours per case and demands high expertise, posing a long-standing barrier. To address these challenges, MURC and 2WINS have jointly developed this service.
### Partnership with MURC
As a comprehensive think tank of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, MURC provides consulting, policy research, and data infrastructure. 2WINS, based in Hongo near the University of Tokyo, offers practical AI solutions ranging from foundation models to mathematical optimization. By combining MURC's structured database—covering budget information from approximately 90% of Japan's municipalities—with 2WINS's core AI technology, the partnership has achieved high-precision information collection and matchmaking.
### Representative Comments
**Masahide Kawamura, General Manager, Social Impact Partnership Division, MURC:**
"We chose 2WINS because they possess both top-tier AI technical capabilities from the Matsuo Lab and the 'implementation power' to see a project through to operation. Their execution was essential to transform our vast data into a product that field workers can truly master. 'Gov Sales' is not just an efficiency tool; it is an engine for a 'Public-Private Co-creation Ecosystem.'"
**Kotetsu Ogawa, CEO, 2WINS Inc.:**
"Our mission is to create social value through 'AI for Success.' We are honored to create new value in the form of 'Gov Sales TM' by combining MURC's deep municipality knowledge with our AI technology. We hope this service removes traditional barriers and acts as a bridge for richer collaboration between private companies and local governments."
### Service Overview
* **Service Name:** Gov Sales TM
* **Launch Date:** Friday, May 13, 2026
* **Target Users:** Private companies engaged in sales to local governments
FAQ
Who is the target audience for Gov Sales TM?
The primary users are sales representatives and new business developers at private companies looking to propose solutions to Japanese local governments.
What challenges in municipality sales led to this development?
The need to read massive public documents created a high barrier, requiring hours of research per case and highly specialized knowledge.
What are the technical characteristics of this AI tool?
It combines UTokyo Matsuo Lab's foundation models with MURC's structured data covering 90% of Japanese municipality budgets for high-precision analysis.