Connections Drive Business: Business Contest "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" Information Session Seminar to Support Entrepreneurs' Business Challenges
AGORA Inc. will hold an online information session seminar for "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026," a business contest that supports entrepreneurs in overcoming their business challenges. This marks the 7th year of the contest, aiming to accelerate business growth and social implementation by utilizing regional resources and networks.
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AGORA Inc. (Headquarters: Machida City, Tokyo; Representative: Nobuki Hasebe) holds monthly entrepreneurship web seminars to help with starting businesses. This web seminar will provide detailed explanations of the "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" business contest, which is being held for the 7th time this year, and how to utilize the business contest.
AGORA Inc. will hold an online information session in conjunction with the call for entries for "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026," a business support-type business contest that accelerates business ideas and plans in the early stages of entrepreneurship.
Celebrating its 7th year, "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" is a business contest with the theme "Connections Drive Business," seriously addressing entrepreneurs' challenges and leveling up their businesses by utilizing regional resources and networks.
At this online information session, the three co-organizers—AGORA Inc., Machida New Industry Creation Center Inc. (Location: Machida City, Tokyo; Representative: Satoshi Hori), and Tama Shinkin Bank (Head Office: Tachikawa City, Tokyo; President: Masahiko Kanai)—will present. They will introduce their respective companies, explain the characteristics of the contest, and detail how to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE.
Entrepreneurship Web Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Information Session Seminar"
This online information session will cover:
- Overview of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
- Introduction of the three co-organizing companies
- How to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE
- Introduction of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026's MVV (Mission / Vision / Value)
Through these topics, we will specifically explain "how to utilize a business contest to advance your business."
"I'm interested in business contests, but I don't know what I can gain."
"I want to know if my business plan can be submitted."
This information session is designed for first-time participants who have such questions.
Official website for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026: https://www.levelupstage.com/2026
What kind of business contest is LEVEL UP STAGE 2026?
It is a business contest that seriously addresses the visions of entrepreneurs facing challenges, connects them with regional resources and networks, helps them level up, and guides them to the next stage. It accelerates businesses towards growth and social implementation!
A major feature is that it is not merely a venue for presenting business ideas, but rather a program that refines business plans and enhances feasibility through a level-up program during the selection period.
Recommended for:
- Those considering starting a business or entrepreneurship
- Those who want to give shape to their business ideas
- Those who want to refine their business plans
- Those who want to expand their network of entrepreneurial peers and supporters
- Those who want to grow their business by collaborating with local businesses
- Those who want to accelerate their business by utilizing business contests
Entrepreneurship Web Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Information Session Seminar"
■ Overview
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 18:00-19:00
Content: Explanation of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 / How to utilize business contests / Q&A
Organizers: AGORA Inc. / Machida New Industry Creation Center Inc. / Tama Shinkin Bank
Venue: WEB (ZOOM)
Target: Open to all
Participation fee: Free
■ Time Schedule
18:00 - Opening & Introduction of the three co-organizing companies
18:15 - Detailed explanation of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
18:30 - How to utilize business contests
18:45 - Q&A
19:00 - Closing
■ Recommended for these people!
- Those considering starting a business or entrepreneurship
- Those who want to give shape to their business ideas
- Those who want to refine their business plans
- Those who want to expand their network of entrepreneurial peers and supporters
- Those who want to grow their business by collaborating with local businesses
- Those who want to accelerate their business by utilizing business contests
■ How to apply
Please apply using this form:
https://forms.gle/aTuh2pvNU8e7Xq7X7
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Overview of AGORA's operating base
- BUSO AGORA (3 minutes walk from Machida Station)
Features a stylish and spacious cafe-like environment. Rich community, many business matching opportunities.
Available for calls and online meetings, as well as meeting rooms, telephone booths, and negotiation spaces.
HP: https://www.incubation-office-agora.com/
Keywords:
AGORA Inc. will hold an online information session in conjunction with the call for entries for "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026," a business support-type business contest that accelerates business ideas and plans in the early stages of entrepreneurship.
Celebrating its 7th year, "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" is a business contest with the theme "Connections Drive Business," seriously addressing entrepreneurs' challenges and leveling up their businesses by utilizing regional resources and networks.
At this online information session, the three co-organizers—AGORA Inc., Machida New Industry Creation Center Inc. (Location: Machida City, Tokyo; Representative: Satoshi Hori), and Tama Shinkin Bank (Head Office: Tachikawa City, Tokyo; President: Masahiko Kanai)—will present. They will introduce their respective companies, explain the characteristics of the contest, and detail how to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE.
Entrepreneurship Web Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Information Session Seminar"
This online information session will cover:
- Overview of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
- Introduction of the three co-organizing companies
- How to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE
- Introduction of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026's MVV (Mission / Vision / Value)
Through these topics, we will specifically explain "how to utilize a business contest to advance your business."
"I'm interested in business contests, but I don't know what I can gain."
"I want to know if my business plan can be submitted."
This information session is designed for first-time participants who have such questions.
Official website for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026: https://www.levelupstage.com/2026
What kind of business contest is LEVEL UP STAGE 2026?
It is a business contest that seriously addresses the visions of entrepreneurs facing challenges, connects them with regional resources and networks, helps them level up, and guides them to the next stage. It accelerates businesses towards growth and social implementation!
A major feature is that it is not merely a venue for presenting business ideas, but rather a program that refines business plans and enhances feasibility through a level-up program during the selection period.
Recommended for:
- Those considering starting a business or entrepreneurship
- Those who want to give shape to their business ideas
- Those who want to refine their business plans
- Those who want to expand their network of entrepreneurial peers and supporters
- Those who want to grow their business by collaborating with local businesses
- Those who want to accelerate their business by utilizing business contests
Entrepreneurship Web Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Information Session Seminar"
■ Overview
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 18:00-19:00
Content: Explanation of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 / How to utilize business contests / Q&A
Organizers: AGORA Inc. / Machida New Industry Creation Center Inc. / Tama Shinkin Bank
Venue: WEB (ZOOM)
Target: Open to all
Participation fee: Free
■ Time Schedule
18:00 - Opening & Introduction of the three co-organizing companies
18:15 - Detailed explanation of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
18:30 - How to utilize business contests
18:45 - Q&A
19:00 - Closing
■ Recommended for these people!
- Those considering starting a business or entrepreneurship
- Those who want to give shape to their business ideas
- Those who want to refine their business plans
- Those who want to expand their network of entrepreneurial peers and supporters
- Those who want to grow their business by collaborating with local businesses
- Those who want to accelerate their business by utilizing business contests
■ How to apply
Please apply using this form:
https://forms.gle/aTuh2pvNU8e7Xq7X7
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Overview of AGORA's operating base
- BUSO AGORA (3 minutes walk from Machida Station)
Features a stylish and spacious cafe-like environment. Rich community, many business matching opportunities.
Available for calls and online meetings, as well as meeting rooms, telephone booths, and negotiation spaces.
HP: https://www.incubation-office-agora.com/
Keywords: