[Fukuoka City x G's] “Nurtured in Fukuoka, Active in Fukuoka” – 6th Term of Engineer Training Program “Next Engineer Catapult” Launches

Digital Hollywood Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Masanori Fujii), which operates IT and digital content human resource development schools, universities, and graduate schools, through its engineering and entrepreneurship school 'G's', commissioned by Fukuoka City, will begin accepting applications from June 8 for the internship-linked engineer training program 'NEXT ENGINEER CATAPULT' for students in Fukuoka Prefecture, starting in August 2026.

▼Official website https://efc.fukuoka.jp/catapult2026/

Program Features

POINT1. Lectures by active engineer instructors and student community

Students aiming to become engineers in Fukuoka gather to write code intensively and experience engineering culture through P2P learning where learners teach each other. Active engineers provide lectures and public code reviews to teach how to write code that contributes to business and soft skills, fostering practical engineering skills.

POINT2. Consistent learning from team development to cutting-edge technology

Over the approximately 6-month curriculum, students learn Web application development, AI-driven development, generative AI implementation, data utilization basics, and team development in a consistent manner. At the final presentation event 'Product Demo Day', in addition to competing on products and code innovations created with mentor companies, internship matching opportunities are also provided.

POINT3. Tuition fee is 10,000 yen! Graduates receive a congratulatory gift equivalent to the tuition fee and a completion certificate from Fukuoka City

This program is organized by Fukuoka City, which focuses on becoming an 'Engineer Friendly City' and supporting startups. It aims to create encounters between students and local companies/technology, serving as a launch pad for new engineers.

Past Results

<Number of Internship Hires> FY2021: 11 FY2022: 6 FY2023: 6 FY2024: 9 FY2025: 10

<Internship Employers> ・Nulab Inc. ・Fusic Co., Ltd. ・Quand Inc. ・Alterbooth Inc. ・Horizon Technologies Inc. ・Archel Technologies Inc. ・Alsorga Partners Inc. ・eatas Inc. ・Angoya LLC ・Collelis Inc. ・Neuromagic Inc. and others (in no particular order) *There are also cases where participants used the experience from this program to secure employment at IT companies as new graduates.

Program Overview ・Period: July 2026 – mid-January 2027 ・Capacity: 40 students ・Fee: 10,000 yen ・Application Period: June 8 (Mon) – July 8 (Wed), 2026, 23:59 ・Eligibility: (1) Students enrolled in universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, or technical colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture (2) Students who love making things or are interested in business development *In principle, students scheduled to graduate in FY2026 are not eligible (those planning to enter graduate school, etc., are eligible). *Screening based on preliminary assignments will be conducted from July 17 (Fri) to August 17 (Mon). ・How to Apply: After attending the program briefing session via the official website, please make the main entry. *If there are many entries, a lottery will be held. Please understand in advance.

https://efc.fukuoka.jp/catapult2026/

Kick-off Event Announcement

Along with this recruitment, a kick-off event will be held. Graduates who have become engineers will be invited to talk about their study life and engineering work (including briefing content). This will help you get a concrete image of your goals, so please join us.

・Date & Time: June 21, 2026 (Sun) 10:00-11:30 ・Venue: Engineer Cafe (1-15-30 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 810-0001) ・Contents: Program overview explanation, panel discussion by graduates, Q&A ・Capacity: 40 people ・Fee: Free ・How to Apply: Please reserve via the official website

https://efc.fukuoka.jp/catapult2026/

About G's

(Formerly G's ACADEMY) https://g-s.dev/

Master technology and create with your own hands. Move people with your actions and change the world. G's is an educational institution for working adults where geeks who never give up on the world continue to create a place where they can 'learn, connect, and take action' with their own hands.

Approximately 80% of graduates aspire to start their own businesses or work at ventures, and to date, 121 startups have been born, with total funding exceeding 17.5 billion yen (as of May 2026).

In addition, to support many aspiring entrepreneurs, we established 'D ROCKETS', an incubation organization capable of investing up to 5 million yen. We contribute to triggering chemical reactions between entrepreneurs and engineers and 'creating world-changing services from Japan.'

Furthermore, at Digital Hollywood University, the parent organization, the number of university-launched ventures ranks 15th nationwide (according to the 'FY2024 University-Launched Venture Survey' by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), producing many entrepreneurs.