MIEZ Selected for Tokyo's 'NEXs Tokyo Collaboration Business Creation Program' Phase 9

June 4, 2026 — MIEZ Inc. (Headquarters: 357 Kuise-Higashidokawa-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Reo Fukuda; hereinafter "the Company") has been selected as a participating company in the 9th phase of Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'NEXs Tokyo (Nexus Ecosystem Xs Tokyo) Collaboration Business Creation Program'.

The Company will focus on creating collaborative ventures with partners across Japan, centered on its AI cloud platform for dump truck operations management, 'Kataru'.

## Overview of Selection

'NEXs Tokyo' is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiative aimed at fostering cross-regional, cross-industry, and cross-sector collaborations, providing comprehensive support to growth-oriented startups.

This program is implemented as part of Tokyo's 'Tokyo 2050 Strategy', specifically Strategy 10 (Startups).

The Company has been selected under the 'DIVE' track, which targets startups with a base in Tokyo aiming for nationwide expansion, with expectations for access to the vast Tokyo metropolitan market and strong network development.

Through dedicated staff providing individualized hands-on support and matchmaking, the Company will strengthen collaborations with businesses and support organizations nationwide that face on-site challenges in the construction industry.

| Item | Details |
| Program Name | NEXs Tokyo Collaboration Business Creation Program (Phase 9) |
| Organizer | Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs |
| Selection Track | DIVE (Startups with Tokyo base aiming for national expansion) |
| Announcement Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Company's Initiative Theme | Nationwide expansion of construction logistics DX through the AI cloud 'Kataru' for dump truck operations management |

## About the NEXs Tokyo Collaboration Business Creation Program

The program combines an online salon with a physical hub in Marunouchi, creating a space where startups pursuing new business development can connect with support partners.

Dedicated staff facilitate networking opportunities and matchmaking for problem-solving, while also collaborating with existing regional support organizations, serving as a hub that connects members' business challenges with potential partners possessing relevant strengths.

Selected companies can utilize the 'online salon' to expand collaboration beyond geographical boundaries and the 'community space (Marunouchi)' for face-to-face relationship building, aiming to create new collaborative ventures.

## What Kataru Aims to Achieve

In the construction industry, many sites still rely heavily on paper, fax, and phone for dispatching, operations management, daily reports, and shipping documents.

Amid an increasingly severe labor shortage, improving efficiency and visibility in these operations has become an urgent challenge.

'Kataru' is an AI cloud platform designed to address these challenges in dump truck operations management.

Its main features include:

- Digitization of documents and forms via AI-OCR, reducing data entry burden
- Real-time monitoring of vehicle location and operations using GPS
- Automated creation of transport daily reports and forms, reducing administrative workload
- Monitoring of load weight through IoT

Through this program, the Company will expand collaborations with construction companies, transportation firms, local governments, and support organizations across Japan, advancing service delivery and adoption tailored to regional on-site challenges.

## CEO Statement

— Reo Fukuda, Representative Director —

"We are deeply honored to be selected for NEXs Tokyo Phase 9. Logistics at construction sites vary by region, and DX cannot progress without on-the-ground collaboration. Leveraging the program's network, we will work with partners nationwide to elevate the standard of dump truck operations management."

## Future Outlook

The Company will utilize the program's individualized hands-on support and matchmaking opportunities to advance demonstration projects and adoption partnerships across Japan.

Simultaneously, with collaboration with industry associations and local governments in view, the Company will work to expand services that enhance efficiency and safety in construction logistics.