Persol Career's "HiPro Direct" entrusted with Saga's "Business Growth Support Talent Utilization Project"

Persol Career Co., Ltd.'s side-job and freelance talent matching platform service "HiPro Direct" announces that it has been entrusted with the "Business Growth Support Talent Utilization Project (Assist)" by the Saga Prefectural Industrial Promotion Organization's Saga Industrial Future Creation Base (hereinafter, RYO-FU BASE). Assist is a program that supports startups aiming for PoC promotion, sales expansion, fundraising, etc., by matching them with CxO talent who can strongly promote these initiatives. Applications for participating companies in this support program will begin on Thursday, May 7, 2026. RYO-FU BASE's Initiatives for Startup Support RYO-FU BASE was established in 2024 by the Saga Prefectural Industrial Promotion Organization as an organization that supports the growth of companies and entrepreneurs, focusing on "DX" and "startups." In Saga Prefecture, while the number of entrepreneurs is increasing through "Saga-style" startup support, there is still a shortage of specialized personnel who can drive core businesses, which often results in businesses remaining small-scale even after establishment. As the number of companies in the prefecture challenging new business creation increases, there is a demand for CxO-class specialized personnel who can support various business transformations and powerfully drive business. Therefore, the "Business Growth Support Talent Utilization Project," which recruits CxO talent from across the country to support business growth, was launched in fiscal year 2023, targeting startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and growth-oriented companies undertaking new challenges. The purpose of this project is to strengthen management systems that enable sustainable business growth, independent of the individual entrepreneur's capabilities, through the support of CxO talent. Role of "HiPro Direct" in this Project "HiPro Direct" has previously collaborated with incubation facilities and universities to solve talent challenges faced by startups and researchers, thereby supporting business commercialization and growth, and the establishment of university-launched venture companies. In addition, it has provided startups with connections to supporters such as VCs held by the Persol Group. Utilizing these achievements, experiences, and connections with startup supporters, "HiPro Direct" will primarily promote the following initiatives: "HiPro Direct" aims to boost the business growth of startups through this initiative and contribute to the revitalization of Saga Prefecture's industry. Recruitment and selection of supported startups Defining talent requirements for CxO talent sought by supported startups and recruiting them Planning and operating events for public recruitment of CxO talent Follow-up after CxO talent participation Recruitment Overview Application Period: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026, 18:00 Eligible Applicants: Companies and entrepreneurs with a base in the prefecture, or companies including startups outside the prefecture that intend to relocate their headquarters or register a branch (business office) in Saga Prefecture in the future. Number of Adoptions: 3 companies Program Content: Matching with CxO candidate talent and continuous follow-up, advice and execution support for management strategy and business expansion Program Period: After selection decision – end of March 2027 Participation Fee: Free Application Method: Apply via the URL below https://hipro-job.jp/corp/service/direct/lp/event/assist/ ■ About "HiPro," a comprehensive support service for professional talent utilization "HiPro" is a comprehensive support service for professional talent utilization that connects companies facing challenges with side-job and freelance talent, with the purpose of "unleashing skills and diversifying society." As the difficulty of talent acquisition for companies increases and individual work styles change significantly, "HiPro" provides opportunities for companies to meet the talent they need and for individuals to find projects that match their skills through its three services: "HiPro Biz," "HiPro Tech," and "HiPro Direct." It increases options for individuals who want to expand their potential by leveraging their experience and skills, and for companies that want to address complex challenges, thereby diversifying society. "HiPro Biz," a management support service by professional talent For companies working to solve management issues, it is a management support service that leads to problem-solving together with individuals who can solve advanced problems, such as management, CxO, and expert class. "HiPro Tech," an IT/technology specialized agent service For companies working to solve issues in the IT/technology domain.