To Address SME Labor Shortages, Deploy AI Agents for Immediate Impact! IKIGAI WORKS "AI Agent Course" First Batch Recruitment Begins, Limited to 25 Companies.
IKIGAI WORKS Co., Ltd. will launch the first batch of its "AI Agent Course" in July 2026, specializing in autonomous AI utilization to resolve labor shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The course provides 10 ready-to-use AI agents, and free online briefing sessions are also being held.
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IKIGAI WORKS Co., Ltd. (Location: Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative: Toshikazu Kumakura), which develops DX support for corporations, will launch the first batch of its "AI Agent Course" in July 2026, specializing in the utilization of autonomous AI to resolve labor shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises.
This is an accompanying program designed to break through the corporate barrier of "having touched ChatGPT but not seeing changes in actual work," evolving AI into a "ready-to-use" asset that autonomously completes tasks.
Starting today, we are accepting applications for the first batch of 25 companies in total, and reservations for three free online briefing sessions.
In this course, participants will not only acquire knowledge but also receive 10 "ready-to-use AI agents" developed by the instructor. We provide an extremely practical curriculum that enables immediate practical application from day one.
[First, attend the free briefing session in May]
On the day, a demonstration will be publicly shown of AI operating within a company!
Dates: May 12 (Tue), May 14 (Thu), May 15 (Fri)
Click here to apply for the briefing session ▶▶▶https://forms.gle/8tvt5csHTg7kmv427
From "Waiting-for-instructions AI" to "Autonomous Working Partner"
In 2026, Japan's labor shortage is becoming increasingly severe, and securing IT talent is extremely difficult, especially for SMEs. In this context, "AI agents" that go beyond conventional chat-based AI and autonomously plan and execute tasks simply by being given a goal are attracting attention.
This course teaches techniques to integrate AI as an "autonomous colleague" into your company's workflow, rather than just how to use tools. It creates an environment where dozens of hours of simple monthly tasks can be entrusted to AI, allowing humans to concentrate on creative work they should inherently be doing.
On the day, in addition to a live demonstration of "how AI agents actually perform tasks," we will also share the latest status of the limited special price slots.
First Batch Application Guidelines and Benefits
■ Key Features
1. Direct Provision of 10 "Ready-to-Use AI Agents" Developed by the Instructor
Participants will receive 10 AI agents that can be immediately deployed for practical work from day one, covering areas such as information gathering, document creation, accounting automation, and SNS management. AI agents are envisioned for a wide range of areas as follows:
- Health Management/Back Office AI: Automation of application procedures, invoice processing, monthly aggregation.
- Sales/Recruitment Support AI: Extraction of potential customers, email sending, candidate selection, interview summarization.
- SNS/PR AI: Generation of post ideas, schedule management, trend analysis.
2. Application Support for "Human Resources Development Subsidy" by a Specialized Team
The course is designed with the utilization of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's subsidy in mind, and specialized staff will provide thorough support from subsidy simulation to the creation of application documents. This enables introduction with significantly reduced educational investment costs.
3. Young Engineer Instructors Infusing Cutting-Edge American Technology
A team of young engineers specializing in cutting-edge AI development, with roots in UCI University and UCLA University in the US, will provide direct instruction. They will impart world-class technology optimized for the practical needs of Japanese SMEs.
4. Priority Participation in the Co-creation Community "IKIGAI Partner" Beyond the Course Framework
Participating companies will gain the right to join the "IKIGAI Partner" community, which shares the forefront of AI utilization, as first-batch members. Even after the course ends, you can join an "AI Co-creation Ecosystem" that allows for sharing case studies with other companies and continuous technological updates.
*A separate cooperation management fee (50,000 yen annually) is required for community participation.
▶▶▶Click here for "IKIGAI Partner" details: https://design.ikigai-field.jp/partner.html
■ Free Online Briefing Session Overview
In addition to a live demonstration of AI agents actually performing tasks, we will also share information on subsidy utilization and the latest status of special price slots.
Dates and Times:
May 12 (Tuesday) 10:30-11:30
May 14 (Thursday) 20:00-21:00
May 15 (Friday) 15:00-16:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
[Click here to apply for the briefing session]
▶▶▶https://forms.gle/8tvt5csHTg7kmv427
■ Instructor Profile
Kotaro Kumakura: Graduated from UCI University, Computer Science, USA, in 2025.
He leads a team of young engineers specializing in cutting-edge AI, with two engineers rooted in UCI University and UCLA University providing direct instruction. They will impart world-class technology optimized for the practical needs of Japanese SMEs.
Organizer
About IKIGAI WORKS Co., Ltd.
We aim to create a society where everyone finds "ikigai" (a sense of purpose) in their work and life.
Keywords:
This is an accompanying program designed to break through the corporate barrier of "having touched ChatGPT but not seeing changes in actual work," evolving AI into a "ready-to-use" asset that autonomously completes tasks.
Starting today, we are accepting applications for the first batch of 25 companies in total, and reservations for three free online briefing sessions.
In this course, participants will not only acquire knowledge but also receive 10 "ready-to-use AI agents" developed by the instructor. We provide an extremely practical curriculum that enables immediate practical application from day one.
[First, attend the free briefing session in May]
On the day, a demonstration will be publicly shown of AI operating within a company!
Dates: May 12 (Tue), May 14 (Thu), May 15 (Fri)
Click here to apply for the briefing session ▶▶▶https://forms.gle/8tvt5csHTg7kmv427
From "Waiting-for-instructions AI" to "Autonomous Working Partner"
In 2026, Japan's labor shortage is becoming increasingly severe, and securing IT talent is extremely difficult, especially for SMEs. In this context, "AI agents" that go beyond conventional chat-based AI and autonomously plan and execute tasks simply by being given a goal are attracting attention.
This course teaches techniques to integrate AI as an "autonomous colleague" into your company's workflow, rather than just how to use tools. It creates an environment where dozens of hours of simple monthly tasks can be entrusted to AI, allowing humans to concentrate on creative work they should inherently be doing.
On the day, in addition to a live demonstration of "how AI agents actually perform tasks," we will also share the latest status of the limited special price slots.
First Batch Application Guidelines and Benefits
■ Key Features
1. Direct Provision of 10 "Ready-to-Use AI Agents" Developed by the Instructor
Participants will receive 10 AI agents that can be immediately deployed for practical work from day one, covering areas such as information gathering, document creation, accounting automation, and SNS management. AI agents are envisioned for a wide range of areas as follows:
- Health Management/Back Office AI: Automation of application procedures, invoice processing, monthly aggregation.
- Sales/Recruitment Support AI: Extraction of potential customers, email sending, candidate selection, interview summarization.
- SNS/PR AI: Generation of post ideas, schedule management, trend analysis.
2. Application Support for "Human Resources Development Subsidy" by a Specialized Team
The course is designed with the utilization of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's subsidy in mind, and specialized staff will provide thorough support from subsidy simulation to the creation of application documents. This enables introduction with significantly reduced educational investment costs.
3. Young Engineer Instructors Infusing Cutting-Edge American Technology
A team of young engineers specializing in cutting-edge AI development, with roots in UCI University and UCLA University in the US, will provide direct instruction. They will impart world-class technology optimized for the practical needs of Japanese SMEs.
4. Priority Participation in the Co-creation Community "IKIGAI Partner" Beyond the Course Framework
Participating companies will gain the right to join the "IKIGAI Partner" community, which shares the forefront of AI utilization, as first-batch members. Even after the course ends, you can join an "AI Co-creation Ecosystem" that allows for sharing case studies with other companies and continuous technological updates.
*A separate cooperation management fee (50,000 yen annually) is required for community participation.
▶▶▶Click here for "IKIGAI Partner" details: https://design.ikigai-field.jp/partner.html
■ Free Online Briefing Session Overview
In addition to a live demonstration of AI agents actually performing tasks, we will also share information on subsidy utilization and the latest status of special price slots.
Dates and Times:
May 12 (Tuesday) 10:30-11:30
May 14 (Thursday) 20:00-21:00
May 15 (Friday) 15:00-16:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
[Click here to apply for the briefing session]
▶▶▶https://forms.gle/8tvt5csHTg7kmv427
■ Instructor Profile
Kotaro Kumakura: Graduated from UCI University, Computer Science, USA, in 2025.
He leads a team of young engineers specializing in cutting-edge AI, with two engineers rooted in UCI University and UCLA University providing direct instruction. They will impart world-class technology optimized for the practical needs of Japanese SMEs.
Organizer
About IKIGAI WORKS Co., Ltd.
We aim to create a society where everyone finds "ikigai" (a sense of purpose) in their work and life.
Keywords: