Tokyo Metropolitan Government AI Lab Launches to Foster Digital and AX Talent!

As generative AI permeates society and the economy at an unprecedented speed, fostering human resources capable of utilizing digital technology is becoming increasingly crucial.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education established a generative AI environment (Metropolitan AI) in all metropolitan schools in May last year, promoting initiatives where students utilize generative AI in their learning.

To elevate the level of this learning, we are launching the "Tokyo Metropolitan Schools AI Lab" project, where students in metropolitan schools will take on challenges to solve societal and regional issues using generative AI and other tools.

1. Positioning of the Initiative

Metropolitan schools will develop human resources for digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX) in a layered manner.

- Tokyo Metropolitan Schools AI Lab:
An initiative to create products that solve societal and regional issues using generative AI and other tools.

- Metropolitan AI:
An initiative to utilize generative AI, such as gaining new perspectives and ideas through dialogue with it.

2. Overview of the "Tokyo Metropolitan Schools AI Lab"

We will implement a three-stage program tailored to students' skill levels.

[Beginner] App Development Online Program: Learn fundamental AI app development skills through video materials.

[Intermediate] App Development Workshop: Experience AI app development by applying learned skills.

[Advanced] Hackathon Course: Challenge advanced AI app development with the support of mentors.

3. Details of Each Program

[Advanced] Hackathon Course

(1) Schedule (Planned)

- September 2026 to January 2027
Acquire knowledge in design thinking, data science, and AI app development.
Consider issues and develop AI applications with mentor support.
- Late January 2027
Final presentation, judging, and awards ceremony.

(2) Venue

Details will be announced on the special website.

(3) Target Audience

High school students attending metropolitan schools who aim to tackle advanced problem-solving using digital technology.

(4) Capacity

40 students

(5) Recruitment Period (Planned)

Early July to mid-August 2026

[Intermediate] App Development Workshop

(1) Schedule

[In-person Sessions]
(Acquisition of Design Thinking Knowledge)
① Sunday, July 12, 2026, ② Sunday, August 2, 2026
(Acquisition and Development of AI App Knowledge)
① Saturday, July 18, 2026, ② Monday, August 3, 2026, ③ Tuesday, August 4, 2026
[School-based Sessions] Conducted in 8 metropolitan schools with content similar to in-person sessions. Scheduled from September to December 2026.

(2) Venue

[In-person Sessions] Deloitte Tohmatsu Tokyo Office (Planned)
[School-based Sessions] Within metropolitan schools.

(3) Target Audience

Junior high and high school students attending metropolitan schools who want to polish their skills from basics to practice and level up.

(4) Capacity

[In-person Sessions] 150 students (30 students x 5 sessions)

(5) Application Start Date

[In-person Sessions] Friday, June 12, 2026

[Beginner] App Development Online Program

(1) Distribution Period (Planned)

July 2026 to March 2027 (Details will be announced on the special website.)

(2) Target Audience

Junior high and high school students attending metropolitan schools who want to take the first step in turning their ideas into reality.

4. Application Method for the [Intermediate] App Development Workshop

Recruitment for the intermediate program "App Development Workshop (In-person Sessions)" begins today.

Participation is open to all junior high and high school students attending metropolitan schools who are interested in app development.

Please apply through the special website below:

https://infoedu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/AILab/

[Contact Information]

Digital Promotion Division, Planning Department, Bureau of Education
Direct Line: 03-5000-7341
Email: S0311403(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp
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