Recruiting 'Challengers' Aiming to Start Businesses at the 'ARUYO ODAWARA' Entrepreneurial Hub!
Kanagawa Prefecture is recruiting 'Challengers'—aspiring entrepreneurs—for its 'HATSU' program at the 'ARUYO ODAWARA' hub. The application period runs from May 25 to July 9, 2026, offering specialized mentoring, coworking space, and business support.
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Kanagawa Prefecture is promoting the creation of entrepreneurs through the 'HATSU Entrepreneur Support Program,' which provides hands-on, intensive support for promising individuals aiming to turn their business ideas into reality. We are now accepting applications for 'Challengers' aiming to start businesses at 'ARUYO ODAWARA,' an entrepreneurial creation hub in Odawara City.
Recruitment Details for 'ARUYO ODAWARA' Challengers
Eligibility: Individuals starting a business in Kanagawa Prefecture and working on commercializing new business ideas through fresh concepts or technology.
Support Period: Late August 2026 to February 2027 (A results presentation is scheduled for February 2027).
Support Services:
- Seminars and online events to learn essential entrepreneurial skills.
- Mentoring and business consultation for commercialization by experts (e.g., incubation managers).
- Opportunities for networking with senior entrepreneurs and local businesses.
- Free use of workspace (a seat) at Work Place Market ARUYO ODAWARA.
- Provision of information on support provided by the prefecture and other organizations.
- Preferential treatment, such as reductions in registration and license taxes when establishing a company and lower loan rates/credit guarantee rates under the prefecture's 'Startup Support Loan' (certified as a specific startup support project by Odawara City).
Number of Applicants Accepted: Approximately 10 people.
Application Period: From 14:00 on Monday, May 25, 2026, to 17:00 on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Details and Application: https://note.com/aruyo_me/n/n3ea6110bca8f
Recruitment Details for 'ARUYO ODAWARA' Challengers
Eligibility: Individuals starting a business in Kanagawa Prefecture and working on commercializing new business ideas through fresh concepts or technology.
Support Period: Late August 2026 to February 2027 (A results presentation is scheduled for February 2027).
Support Services:
- Seminars and online events to learn essential entrepreneurial skills.
- Mentoring and business consultation for commercialization by experts (e.g., incubation managers).
- Opportunities for networking with senior entrepreneurs and local businesses.
- Free use of workspace (a seat) at Work Place Market ARUYO ODAWARA.
- Provision of information on support provided by the prefecture and other organizations.
- Preferential treatment, such as reductions in registration and license taxes when establishing a company and lower loan rates/credit guarantee rates under the prefecture's 'Startup Support Loan' (certified as a specific startup support project by Odawara City).
Number of Applicants Accepted: Approximately 10 people.
Application Period: From 14:00 on Monday, May 25, 2026, to 17:00 on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Details and Application: https://note.com/aruyo_me/n/n3ea6110bca8f
FAQ
「ARUYO ODAWARA」チャレンジャー募集の目的は何ですか？
神奈川県が実施する「HATSU起業家支援プログラム」の一環として、地域発の起業家を創出するため、有望な起業準備者に対して伴走型集中支援を行うことを目的としています。
応募の対象者は誰ですか？
神奈川県内で起業し、斬新な発想や技術による新しいビジネスアイデアの事業化に取り組む方が対象です。
採択されるとどのような支援が受けられますか？
専門家によるメンタリング、起業スキル講座への参加、先輩起業家との交流、ARUYO ODAWARAの拠点利用無料、および会社設立時の登録免許税減免などの優遇措置が受けられます。
募集人数と期間はいつまでですか？
募集人数は10名程度で、募集期間は令和8年5月25日（月曜日）14時から7月9日（木曜日）17時までです。
活動拠点「ARUYO ODAWARA」はどこにありますか？
小田原市栄町2-12-10 Square O2 1階にあります。