LAPRAS officially launches "Light Plan" with reduced initial costs for contract SIers and AI development companies

LAPRAS Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kentaro Someya, hereinafter LAPRAS), which operates the IT engineer-focused career platform "LAPRAS," officially launches its new plan for contract SIers and AI contract development companies, the "LAPRAS Recruiting Light Plan."

This plan allows for direct recruiting with reduced initial costs. Previously offered only to a limited number of companies, the plan is now available to all customers to enable low-risk hiring of "immediately employable engineers who can contribute to business through AI utilization," a demand that has surged with the practical application of generative AI. Furthermore, to commemorate the launch of this plan, a "Half-Year Renewal for One Month Free Campaign" will be held for new contracts signed by September 30, 2026, offering the next renewal's monthly fee for free.

Service details and inquiries here: https://scout.lapras.com/

LAPRAS officially launches "Light Plan" with reduced initial costs for contract SIers and AI development companies

Background of this plan's provision

The current mid-career IT engineer recruitment market is clearly polarizing, triggered by the advent of generative AI. While companies focused on in-house development (SaaS, etc.), which have led the market, are shifting to selective hiring, major and medium-sized SIers and AI contract development companies responsible for system construction for companies entering the practical application phase are experiencing a surge in demand for engineers and PMs with the ability to drive projects using AI.

However, the reality is that immediately employable talent adapted to the changes brought about by generative AI, such as engineers with modern AI implementation skills like LLM control and database construction, and PMs/PLs capable of handling everything from upstream to downstream processes, are still scarce in the market. This creates a bottleneck where the increasing number of projects cannot be handled solely through traditional public job postings or in-house training.

To solve the problem of companies having "abundant projects but lacking engineers who meet the requirements changed by generative AI," we have developed a new plan that focuses on performance-based fees tied to hiring decisions, with reduced initial costs.

Features of the new plan "LAPRAS Recruiting Light Plan"

The Light Plan (six-month contract) supports engineer recruitment with a small start by reducing initial implementation costs.

1. Approach candidates with "annual income below 7 million yen" and "desire to転職 to contract/SIer" with unlimited message counts

You can send unlimited monthly scout messages to experienced professionals with core PM and implementation skills, and mid-career individuals with potential for client interaction.

2. Identify potential skill holders with "AI Skill Highlight"

Even if "AI Engineer" is not explicitly stated in their resume, LAPRAS's AI automatically detects candidates' potential "AI product development experience and aspirations" from open data sources like GitHub and Qiita.

3. Accompanied support by dedicated Customer Success

For companies with limited direct recruiting know-how, a dedicated representative will provide continuous support, including reviewing job descriptions and setting target settings that provide a competitive advantage.

Overview of the "Half-Year Renewal for One Month Free Campaign"

To support the construction of a continuous recruitment base, we are launching a campaign in conjunction with the new plan's release.

- Target Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)

- Eligibility: Companies that sign a new "Light Plan (six-month contract)" during the period

- Benefit: If you continue with the Light Plan, the monthly fee for the next contract renewal will be "free."

(Success fees will still apply after renewal. Renewals with a change in contract period or transitions to other plans are not eligible.)

Future Plans

Going forward, LAPRAS will accumulate and analyze data such as "scout reply rates" from contract development companies using this plan to further improve recommendation accuracy. We will also continue to improve features so that the "appeal of cutting-edge AI projects that can only be experienced in contract development and SIer roles" is more naturally conveyed to engineers.

About LAPRAS Inc. With the mission "Matching everyone with the best options," we are a matching tech company that transforms existing matching models using technologies such as AI and crawling. We provide recruitment-related services that match individuals with the best options.

<Company Overview> Company Name: LAPRAS Inc. Representative: Kentaro Someya, Representative Director Location: 5-27-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Link Square Shinjuku 16F Established: May 11, 2016 Capital: 389,138,200 yen (including capital reserve) URL: https://corp.lapras.com/