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Matchbox Selected for Continued Support by Osaka Prefecture's "EPICS" Employment Promotion Acceleration Program

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Published May 20, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:12 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Matchbox Technologies, which provides a spot work platform for medical professionals, has secured continued support from Osaka Prefecture's "EPICS" acceleration program to address the shortage of medical personnel in the region.
Matchbox Technologies, which operates a spot work platform for medical professionals, has secured continued support from Osaka Prefecture's "EPICS" acceleration program to address the region's healthcare labor shortage.
Matchbox Technologies announced it has been selected for continued support under Osaka Prefecture's EPICS acceleration program.

Matchbox Technologies, which provides a spot work platform for medical professionals, has secured continued support from Osaka Prefecture's "EPICS" acceleration program to address the shortage of medical personnel in the region.

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Published: May 20, 2026

Matchbox Technologies Inc. announced it has been selected for continued support under the "EPICS" acceleration program, an employment promotion and innovation initiative by Osaka Prefecture. The company was initially selected in October 2025 for its proposal of a spot work platform exclusively for qualified medical professionals. Since then, it has advanced its project with mentorship from Osaka Prefecture, winning an award for excellence at a progress report meeting in February 2026. With this extended support, Matchbox will continue to promote its service implementation and create case studies within Osaka to combat the severe shortage of medical staff.

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FAQ

What brand was selected for continued support by Osaka Prefecture's EPICS program in 2024?

Matchbox Technologies was selected for continued support by Osaka Prefecture's EPICS program in 2024.

Which product platform by Matchbox addresses medical staff shortages in Osaka Prefecture?

Matchbox's spot work platform for medical professionals addresses staff shortages in Osaka Prefecture.

What is the name of the 2024 Osaka Prefecture program supporting Matchbox Technologies?

The name of the 2024 Osaka Prefecture program supporting Matchbox is the EPICS acceleration program.

How does Matchbox Technologies' platform support healthcare staffing in 2024?

Matchbox Technologies' platform supports healthcare staffing by connecting medical professionals with spot work opportunities in 2024.

Why did Osaka Prefecture extend support to Matchbox in the EPICS program in 2024?

Osaka Prefecture extended support to Matchbox in 2024 to address regional shortages of medical personnel.

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