Okinawa Prefecture x AlphaDrive: FY2026 Open Innovation Creation Support Project "OKINAWA Co-Creation 2026" Launched. Recruitment for Participating Companies in the Prefecture Began on May 7.

AlphaDrive Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Yoichi Aso, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") has been commissioned by Okinawa Prefecture to serve as the administrative office for the "FY2026 Open Innovation Creation Support Project." Recruitment for companies in the prefecture wishing to participate in this program began on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Project Host: Okinawa Prefecture, Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, IT Innovation Promotion Division Administrative Office: AlphaDrive Co., Ltd. Application Period: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026 Project Implementation Period: From the date of adoption decision (date of grant decision) – Friday, January 29, 2027 Project Objectives This project aims to enable companies within the prefecture to collaborate and co-create with companies inside and outside the prefecture that possess digital and other technologies/services, thereby realizing the creation of innovative businesses and services through open innovation. Project Concept "From Okinawa, seriously launch new businesses. ~Evolving corporate management through new businesses and co-creation~" This is not merely a partner search; it is a comprehensive process from "business hypothesis building → partner matching → PoC implementation → commercialization," starting with the commitment of the core company, including management. We will provide accompanying support using a "reproducible framework" cultivated from our track record of over 26,000 new business support cases. [POINT ① Select host companies that are serious about being the main player] We will select serious companies within the prefecture that can commit budget and human resources. [POINT ② Thoroughly develop business hypotheses before matching] We will deeply refine ideas to the level of a "business hypothesis" before starting the search for partner companies. [POINT ③ Broadly select partners that create impact] We will utilize Startup DB and OI platforms to search for optimal partners regardless of area or corporate form. [POINT ④ Achieve results in PoC and follow through to the end] We will provide accompanying support that views DemoDay as a milestone, looking ahead to connection with subsequent acceleration support. Program Structure This project will be implemented by linking two programs. ■ Accelerator | OKINAWA Co-Creation Accelerator 2026 (Collaboration/Co-creation Project) ~Co-create from hypotheses~ Starting from the theme consideration stage of new business, we will provide accompanying support through partner search, hypothesis building, and PoC (Proof of Concept). ・Management interview and business hypothesis building support ・Partner search and matching ・PoC design and verification accompaniment ・Commercialization roadmap formulation ・Presentation of results at DemoDay Expected Adoptions: Approximately 7 companies ■ Grant | OKINAWA Co-Creation Grant 2026 (Subsidy Project) ~Accelerate implementation~ For companies that have already concretized co-creation themes and partners, we will provide subsidies for demonstration/development costs and accompanying support from experts. ・Subsidies for demonstration/development costs ・Accompanying support from practitioners ・Guidance on subsidy execution ・Presentation of results at DemoDay Expected Adoptions: Approximately 3 companies Recruitment for Participating Companies in the Prefecture Begins [Application Period] Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026 [Eligible Companies] Small and large enterprises with headquarters or main business offices in Okinawa Prefecture, and a serious desire to engage in new business or advanced existing business through open innovation. [Application Courses] ・Accelerator Course (for companies wishing to build business hypotheses and find partners) ・Grant Course (for companies that have decided on partners and wish to accelerate PoC using subsidies) For application guidelines and details, please check the official website. Project Official Website ▶︎https://okinawa-co-creation.jp/ Program Briefing & Open Innovation Overview Seminar For business owners and personnel of companies considering participation in this program, we will hold a briefing session explaining the project overview, support content, and application flow, along with an overview seminar that systematically provides input on the basics and practice of open innovation. [Date and Time] Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 13:00-14:30 [Format] Online, Free [Speakers] Yoichi Aso (Representative Director & CEO, AlphaDrive Co., Ltd.) Yusuke Doi (Co-CEO, Unidge Co., Ltd.) Shingo Toyoyoshi (Incubation Lead Consultant, AlphaDrive REGION) [Content] ・Explanation of project objectives and support content ・Application flow and screening criteria ・What is Open Innovation? Overview Seminar [Participation Fee] Free [Detail Page] https://okinawa-co-creation.jp/news/seminer01 [Application Method] http://f