Seeking Co-creation Partners Nationwide to Solve Regional Issues: "MIRAIQA Region Canvas" Launches

Nissay MIRAIQA Inc. (CEO: Hiroshi Nakamoto, hereinafter "the Company") is launching "MIRAIQA Region Canvas" (hereinafter "this Program"), a co-creation program to tackle region-specific issues rooted in people's lives, in collaboration with "AUBA," Japan's largest open innovation platform operated by eiicon Company (CEO: Ayuko Nakamura, hereinafter "eiicon"). The program will commence on July 2, 2026.

This Program will solicit new business ideas from startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, and others nationwide that aim to solve regional issues related to childcare, welfare/nursing care, education, and daily living, with the goal of social implementation through co-creation.

● Program Details

・Entry URL: https://eiicon.net/about/miraiqa-region-canvas-2026/

Background of This Program

In recent years, various regional issues have become apparent across Japan, driven by declining birthrates and an aging population, including challenges in childcare, education, healthcare/welfare, and the maintenance of local communities.

On the other hand, there are increasing cases where startups and entrepreneurs rooted in local communities are tackling these issues using technology and new service models. However, for many startups, "social implementation" and "expansion to other regions" beyond demonstration and commercialization pose significant hurdles. Furthermore, even when issues appear unique to each region, they often share common underlying structures. Solutions developed in one region hold the potential to address regional challenges nationwide.

The Company's corporate mission is "To weave the future from questions that consider individuals," and we have been creating businesses and services that address the challenges faced by individuals and society.

Through co-creation with startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are addressing regional issues, this Program aims to shape the questions and solutions born from local communities into businesses and drive their social implementation.

About Nissay MIRAIQA x AUBA "MIRAIQA Region Canvas"

1. Concept

Won't you share the regional issues you are facing with us?

As a member of the Nippon Life Insurance Group, our company responds to the concerns of individuals and the challenges of communities and society with businesses and services that leverage the power of digital technology.

We aim to continuously address small, yet urgent and important, questions with our business.

To encounter "questions" that we haven't yet discovered. And to deliver their solutions to more people.

Please tell us about the regional issues you are facing and their solutions.

2. Target Applicants

Startups, universities, research institutions, etc., that are working on (or intend to work on) regional issues rooted in people's lives, such as childcare, welfare/nursing care, education, and daily living, with a unique perspective and strong passion.

3. What Our Company Can Offer

Development Capabilities: We will provide business development support from the team that has developed services like "SeeBo" and "muute." Aiming for social implementation with speed, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, we anticipate service launches within approximately one year after selection.

Collaboration with the Nippon Life Insurance Group: Collaboration with the nationwide network of the Nippon Life Insurance Group can be considered.

Investment Consideration: We will flexibly consider providing funding through investment, depending on the applicant's needs. (※ This does not guarantee investment.)

【Selection Schedule】

July 2, 2026: Entry Begins

August 31, 2026: Application Deadline

September 2026: Document Screening & Interview Screening

End of September 2026: Notification of Selection Results *We aim for service launch approximately one year after selection.

Company Overview

Nissay MIRAIQA Inc.

As a member of the Nippon Life Insurance Group, with the mission "To weave the future from questions that consider individuals," we are working to solve regional and social issues through the creation of businesses and services that utilize digital technology.

Company Name: Nissay MIRAIQA Inc.

Head Office Location: 4-7-6 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Hiroshi Nakamoto, Representative Director and President

Date of Establishment: November 2025

Business Activities: New business development, including healthcare and childcare-related businesses

URL: https://miraiqa.co.jp/

eiicon Company

We support business commercialization through hands-on consulting specialized in open innovation (OI), operating "AUBA," Japan's largest open innovation platform, and providing OI support tailored to the business phase of companies.

Company Name: eiicon Company

Head Office Location: Toranomon 36 Mori Building 2F, 3-4-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Ayuko Nakamura, Representative Director and President

Date of Establishment: April 3, 2023

URL: https://corp.eiicon.net/

The Company will continue to focus on "extending healthy life expectancy" and "solving regional issues" as its main themes, and as a member of the Nippon Life Insurance Group, we aim to provide various forms of security by addressing the challenges of our customers and local communities.