Nara Prefecture and eiicon Launch Public-Private Partnership Program 'Dive+Su Meetup' to Address Administrative Challenges
eiicon has been commissioned by Nara Prefecture to operate the 'FY2026 Nara Prefecture Startup Promotion Project.' Following last year, the company is holding the 'Dive+Su Meetup' to solicit ideas for administrative issues and is introducing new growth support for local startups.
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eiicon, operator of the open innovation platform 'AUBA,' has been commissioned by Nara Prefecture to operate the 'Nara Prefecture Startup Promotion Project' for the second consecutive year.
This project aims to create new value and resolve regional issues by soliciting solutions from startups and businesses nationwide to address administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities through the public-private partnership support program 'Dive+Su Meetup.' This year, in addition to the program conducted last year, 'local startup promotion support' has been added. By providing PR opportunities outside the prefecture to mature Nara-based startups, the program facilitates fundraising and market expansion to foster further growth.
eiicon will leverage its expertise in open innovation and regional co-creation to promote the growth of local startups and the resolution of regional issues in collaboration with Nara Prefecture.
FY2026 Nara Prefecture × eiicon 'Dive+Su Meetup' Overview (Planned)
Schedule:
- Early to late July 2026: Partner recruitment period (accepting proposals from startups, etc.)
- Mid-July 2026: Government pitch (announcement of administrative issues)
- Late August 2026: Selection of co-creation partners
About Startup Promotion Support:
This year, the program will provide PR opportunities at events outside the prefecture for mature startups in university-led, deep-tech, and social sectors to facilitate fundraising and market expansion. Interested Nara-based startups should contact the office.
Participation and Inquiries:
Dive+Su Meetup Operations Office (eiicon)
TEL: 03-6670-3273
Mail: divetsu-meetup@eiicon.net
What is 'Dive+Su Meetup'?
It is a public-private partnership support program that aims to create new public services and regional value by combining ideas and technologies from private companies and startups to solve administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities. The name is derived from 'Daibutsu' (Nara's symbol) and the concept of 'diving in with startups.'
This project aims to create new value and resolve regional issues by soliciting solutions from startups and businesses nationwide to address administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities through the public-private partnership support program 'Dive+Su Meetup.' This year, in addition to the program conducted last year, 'local startup promotion support' has been added. By providing PR opportunities outside the prefecture to mature Nara-based startups, the program facilitates fundraising and market expansion to foster further growth.
eiicon will leverage its expertise in open innovation and regional co-creation to promote the growth of local startups and the resolution of regional issues in collaboration with Nara Prefecture.
FY2026 Nara Prefecture × eiicon 'Dive+Su Meetup' Overview (Planned)
Schedule:
- Early to late July 2026: Partner recruitment period (accepting proposals from startups, etc.)
- Mid-July 2026: Government pitch (announcement of administrative issues)
- Late August 2026: Selection of co-creation partners
About Startup Promotion Support:
This year, the program will provide PR opportunities at events outside the prefecture for mature startups in university-led, deep-tech, and social sectors to facilitate fundraising and market expansion. Interested Nara-based startups should contact the office.
Participation and Inquiries:
Dive+Su Meetup Operations Office (eiicon)
TEL: 03-6670-3273
Mail: divetsu-meetup@eiicon.net
What is 'Dive+Su Meetup'?
It is a public-private partnership support program that aims to create new public services and regional value by combining ideas and technologies from private companies and startups to solve administrative challenges faced by Nara Prefecture and its municipalities. The name is derived from 'Daibutsu' (Nara's symbol) and the concept of 'diving in with startups.'
FAQ
「Dive+Su Meetup」とはどのようなプログラムですか？
奈良県および県内自治体の行政課題に対し、民間企業やスタートアップの技術・アイデアを掛け合わせ、新たな公共サービスや地域価値の創出を目指す官民共創支援プログラムです。
令和8年度のプログラムにおける新たな取り組みは何ですか？
昨年度の共創プログラムに加え、新たに「県内スタートアッププロモーション支援業務」が追加されました。県内スタートアップのPR支援や資金調達・販路拡大等の成長促進を後押しします。
プログラムの参加対象や問い合わせ先は？
奈良県および県内自治体の課題解決に興味があるスタートアップや企業が対象です。問い合わせはDive+Su Meetup運営事務局（株式会社eiicon）までメールまたは電話で連絡してください。
今後のスケジュール予定を教えてください。
2026年7月上旬からパートナー募集を開始し、中旬にガバメントピッチを実施。8月下旬には共創パートナーの決定を予定しています。
株式会社eiiconとはどのような企業ですか？
オープンイノベーションプラットフォーム「AUBA」を運営する企業です。全国各地でオープンイノベーション支援や地域共創支援を行っています。