Connections Drive Business. Explanatory Seminar for the Business Contest "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" Supporting Entrepreneurs' Business Challenges

AGORA Inc. (Headquarters: Machida City, Tokyo; Representative: Nobuki Hasebe) holds monthly startup WEB seminars beneficial for entrepreneurship. This WEB seminar will provide detailed explanations of the "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026" business contest, now in its 7th year, and how to utilize it.

AGORA Inc. will hold an online explanatory meeting to recruit entries for "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026," a business support type business contest that accelerates early-stage business ideas and plans for entrepreneurs.

Now in 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.

In this online explanatory meeting, the three co-organizing companies—AGORA Inc., Machida New Industry Creation Center Co., Ltd. (Location: Machida City, Tokyo; Representative: Satoru Hori), and Tama Shinkin Bank (Head office: Tachikawa City, Tokyo; Chairman: Masahiko Kanai)—will speak, providing detailed introductions of each company, features of the contest, and how to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE.

Startup WEB Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Explanatory Seminar"

This online explanatory meeting will cover:

* Overview of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 * Company introductions of the three co-organizers * How to utilize LEVEL UP STAGE * Introduction of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026's MVV (Mission / Vision / Value)

Through these topics, we will concretely explain "how to use 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 seminar is for those individuals, easy for first-timers to participate.

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, connects them with regional resources and networks, levels up their businesses, and guides them to the next stage. It accelerates businesses towards growth and social implementation!

It is not merely a place to announce business ideas; a major feature is that it enhances business plans and increases 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 brush up their business plans * Those who want to expand their network of fellow entrepreneurs and supporters * Those who want to grow their business in collaboration with local businesses * Those who want to accelerate their business by utilizing business contests

Startup WEB Seminar "LEVEL UP STAGE 2026 Explanatory Seminar"

Overview

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) 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 Co., Ltd. / Tama Shinkin Bank Venue: WEB (ZOOM) Target audience: Open to all Participation fee: Free

Schedule

* 18:00 - Opening & Company introductions of the three co-organizers * 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!

* Those considering starting a business or entrepreneurship * Those who want to give shape to their business ideas * Those who want to brush up their business plans * Those who want to expand their network of fellow entrepreneurs and supporters * Those who want to grow their business in collaboration 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-minute walk from Machida Station)

Features a stylish and spacious environment like a cafe. Rich community, many business matching opportunities.

In addition to calls and online meetings, meeting rooms, telephone booths, and negotiation spaces are available.

HP: https://www.incubation-office-agora.com/