Next-Generation Leadership Development 'ALIVE' – First-Ever Compact 2-Day Program 'ACTIVE' Held; Summer Project Kicks Off!

General Incorporated Association ALIVE (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masuhiko Shoji), which operates Japan’s largest cross-boundary learning program for next-generation leadership development, announces its latest activities and upcoming events.

This press release provides information on how to participate in various events, contact details, and details about the monthly free online consultation sessions.

The ALIVE Project (corporate training program) launched in 2017, primarily in the Eastern Japan region, and has since welcomed a cumulative total of 437 companies and 2,182 participants. The project has addressed challenges for 109 recipient organizations, fostering next-generation leadership through co-creation with diverse companies and groups.

◆ What is the 'ALIVE Project'?

｜A cross-boundary learning program connecting social issues with business talent to create change for companies, individuals, and society

Approximately 60 business leaders from multiple companies form cross-industry and cross-functional teams to address real management and business challenges faced by organizations tackling social issues. Over a 3-month period with four sessions, they propose solutions.

Participants engage in collaboration with members possessing diverse values and expertise, practical problem-solving, and continuous reflection and mutual feedback, enabling them to re-evaluate and grow their leadership capabilities.

For more detailed information, please visit the website below. It includes project details, cost estimates, testimonials from participating companies and participants, and past social issue themes.

<ALIVE Website>

https://alive0309.org/

◆ 90% Said 'Most Engaging Ever'! First-Ever Compact ALIVE 'ACTIVE' Program Held

| The 'ACTIVE' program, designed for easy access to cross-boundary learning, was held for the first time in Shizuoka (May 21–22, 2026).

The ALIVE Project 'CENTRAL' for the Chubu region is scheduled to launch in fall 2026.

However, feedback indicated challenges such as 'no ALIVE alumni within the company, making it difficult to commit to a 7-day program' and 'limited opportunities to communicate the value of cross-boundary learning internally.'

To address this, ALIVE held its first-ever 2-day compact program 'ACTIVE' in Shizuoka, offering a more accessible way to experience cross-boundary learning.

In participant surveys, 90% responded that it was 'the most engaging training compared to past experiences' and 'provided the newest or among the most valuable learnings.'

Participants shared feedback such as 'I felt like I used my brain fully for two days' and 'deep interactions with participants from other companies and industries provided practical insights applicable to my work.' Many also expressed interest in participating in the full 3-month ALIVE program in the future.

The next 'ACTIVE' session has not yet been scheduled. Those interested in the program are encouraged to contact the inquiry details provided at the end of this article.

◆ 2026 Summer Project Launches

| The summer project, where 17 companies and 86 participants form cross-industry teams to tackle six real social issues, has officially begun! The international version 'WAVE' is also being held simultaneously.

Session 1 Highlights

The summer project has launched with 17 companies (86 participants) and six recipient organizations.

Those interested in observing the summer sessions (as observers) are encouraged to first attend a free explanatory session, where program overviews and participation methods will be introduced.

The list of 2026 summer projects, including the international 'WAVE' version, is as follows:

[Recipient Organizations / Themes]

① SATOMACHI

Transforming urban and park 'blank spaces' into 'fields for exploration.'

Create a sustainable system to turn everyday nature in cities into 'learning infrastructure' for children, students, and adults.

~ Expand the 'Hiroshima Cicada Observation Session' to 10,000 children in Hiroshima City by 2029 ~

② NPO Corporation Nishiyodo Niconet

From building a child-friendly town where people connect and care for one another, to creating a Nishiyodogawa Ward where multiple generations feel happy and attached.

By the end of fiscal 2028, establish a sustainable system that fosters 1,000 people who continuously engage with Nishiyodo Niconet through shared passions and interests.

③ NPO Corporation earth tree

Creating a village in rural Cambodia where 'happiness and connection' circulate.

A self-sustaining earth tree village where locals of all ages live with pride, managed by the community.

~ Propose a system where 7,300 visitors annually (average 20 per day at $30 per person) visit the village to cover villagers' living expenses by July 2027 ~

④ With Blind

Aiming to transform society so that visually impaired individuals can proactively learn, choose, and realize their desired careers from diverse options as a matter of course.

~ Build a With Blind system by 2029 enabling 3,000 visually impaired individuals to choose their desired careers ~

⑤ Toshima City

~ To realize an urban neighborhood association tailored to Toshima Ward's local characteristics ~

At the model neighborhood 'Ikebukuro 3-chome Kita-cho,' what initiatives will increase household membership among 20s and 30s by 50 households over three years?

⑥ Sayama Neko no Kai

What kind of world can we create together with an organization dedicated to multi-cat care, spaying/neutering, and rescue, where both people and cats can live safely?

~ Create a sustainable system generating 1.42 million yen in annual revenue ~

※ Western Japan Region: ①②③ | Eastern Japan Region: ④⑤⑥

※ ③ is the international version 'WAVE'

◆ Free ALIVE Information & Consultation Sessions!

※ Sessions on June 26, August 6, and September 7, 2026

| ALIVE is hosting 'Free Information & Consultation Sessions.'

<Recommended for>

Those who have heard of cross-boundary learning and want to learn more

HR or talent development professionals considering corporate training programs

Individuals interested in participating in the ALIVE Project

Organizations seeking solutions to their challenges and open to new initiatives as recipient organizations, etc.

This session will provide detailed explanations about the ALIVE Project, including how participants have changed and the actual impacts achieved. There will also be time for dialogue, so please feel free to join with any questions you may have.

[Next Session Schedule]

[Date & Time]

2026

June 26 (Fri) 12:00–13:00 @ZOOM

August 6 (Thu) 12:00–13:00 @ZOOM

September 7 (Mon) 12:00–13:00 @ZOOM

[Registration]

Same-day participation and cancellations are acceptable. Please register easily via the URL below.

<URL>

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-rNTAWHuAlpMA3XbyDJ7GpPUxG17IkJn7YJfNK53CtvWyLw/viewform

◆ ALIVE Project Introduction Video

| Featuring ALIVE Representative Director Shoji, past recipient organizations, and actual