Six Winners Announced: '10-Year Future Press Release Contest' Held for the First Time in Morioka, Iwate
On May 31, 2026, the startup support event 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE' was held in Morioka, Iwate. The contest, where participants competed by writing a press release about their company 10 years in the future, attracted over 150 attendees, with WAKU Inc. winning the Ihatov Award. The event also featured a special talk by Miho Takagi, aiming to revitalize the startup ecosystem and strengthen communication capabilities in Iwate.
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The 'Chaguchagu Iwate PR Project 2026' startup support division, organized by PR TIMES Inc. and volunteer 'Press Release Evangelists,' held the final event of 'Future Pressrelease from IWATE' on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Kioxia Aina in Morioka, Iwate. The pitch contest, which challenged participants to envision their company in 2036, drew over 150 attendees, creating an atmosphere filled with startup energy and anticipation for Iwate's communication potential. Following pitches from 10 finalists, a special guest talk session by Olympic speed skating gold medalist Miho Takagi moved the audience. WAKU Inc. was selected for the Ihatov Award, with judges praising their passion for addressing social issues. Additionally, Hiroshi Abe, Director of the Iwate Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Tourism, announced the 'Iwate International Innovation Convention (IIC)' scheduled for this autumn, reaffirming the prefecture's commitment to supporting startups.
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