[Okinawa Prefecture x AlphaDrive] FY2026 Open Innovation Creation Support Project 'OKINAWA Co-Creation 2026' Launched. Recruitment of 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 of companies within the prefecture wishing to participate in this program will begin 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 (grant decision) - Friday, January 29, 2027

Project Purpose 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 and 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~'

Rather than just partner searching, we provide comprehensive support for a process that starts with the commitment of the primary company, including management, followed by 'business hypothesis formulation → partner matching → PoC implementation → commercialization,' guided by our 'reproducible framework' cultivated from over 26,000 new business support achievements.

[POINT ① Select host companies that are serious and can take the lead] We select serious companies within the prefecture that can commit budget and human resources.

[POINT ② Thoroughly develop business hypotheses before matching] Partner search begins only after refining idea-level themes to the level of a 'business hypothesis.'

[POINT ③ Broadly select partners that create impact] We utilize startup databases and OI platforms to search for optimal partners regardless of area or company type.

[POINT ④ Achieve results in PoC and see it through to the end] DemoDay is a milestone; we provide ongoing support with an eye toward connecting to 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 hypothesis~ Starting from the theme examination stage for new businesses, we provide comprehensive support for partner search, hypothesis formulation, and PoC (Proof of Concept).

<Support Content> ・Management interview and business hypothesis formulation support ・Partner search and matching ・PoC design and verification support ・Business roadmap formulation ・Results presentation at DemoDay

Expected Adoptions: Approximately 7 companies

Grant｜OKINAWA Co-Creation Grant 2026 (Subsidy Project) ~Accelerate implementation~ For companies that already have concrete co-creation themes and partners, we provide subsidies for verification and development costs and expert support.

<Support Content> ・Subsidies for verification and development costs ・Expert guidance support ・Guidance on grant execution ・Results presentation at DemoDay

Expected Adoptions: Approximately 3 companies

Recruitment of participating companies in the prefecture begins

[Application Period] Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026

[Eligible Companies] Small and large businesses with headquarters or primary business offices in Okinawa Prefecture, genuinely motivated to advance new or existing businesses through open innovation.

[Application Courses] ・Accelerator Course (for companies wishing to formulate business hypotheses and find partners) ・Grant Course (for companies with decided partners and wishing 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 Session & Open Innovation Overview Seminar For executives and personnel of companies considering participation in this program, we will hold a briefing session explaining the project overview, support content, and application flow, as well as an overview seminar to systematically input 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 (AlphaDrive REGION Incubation Lead Consultant)

[Content] ・Explanation of project purpose and support content ・Application flow and selection criteria ・What is open innovation? Overview seminar

[Participation Fee] Free

[Detail Page] https://okinawa-co-creation.jp/news/seminer01

[Application Method] http://f