paiza Sponsors "U-22 Programming Contest 2026" as Gold Sponsor

paiza Inc., which operates the "paiza" platform for IT engineers, will sponsor the "U-22 Programming Contest 2026" as a gold sponsor, continuing its support for the second consecutive year. The contest is organized by the U-22 Programming Contest Executive Committee. paiza's concept is "Unleash the extraordinary," focusing on solving societal issues through IT engineer skill visualization and development. The company recognized the importance of maintaining and expanding an environment where talented individuals are fairly evaluated and can thrive, especially after observing the creativity and enthusiasm of last year's participants. In 2026, as generative AI rapidly changes the skills required of engineers, paiza aims to solidify the contest's position as a "gateway" for future IT professionals to demonstrate their skills and build their careers. Additionally, the number of schools adopting "paiza Learning School Free Pass" exceeded 679 in 2025, with over half of national universities utilizing it, accelerating programming education. By continuing its sponsorship, paiza will further contribute to building an IT talent development ecosystem. The U-22 Programming Contest, which started in 1980 and is now in its 47th year, supports young people who use programming skills to realize their ideas and passionately engage in development, regardless of genre or language. paiza's platform aims to foster continuous growth for individuals and companies, serving companies hiring IT talent, educational institutions developing IT talent, and individuals aspiring to or currently working as IT professionals. As of March 2026, paiza has approximately 960,000 registered users, with over 5,000 companies using it for recruitment. The total number of "paiza Skill Check" attempts reached 35.9 million as of March 2026. paiza Inc. was established on February 13, 2012, with a capital of 140,000 thousand yen (including capital reserve).