Seeking Partner Companies to Solve Challenges for 4 SMEs in Chiyoda Ward – Welcoming Companies with Expertise in PR, Marketing, DX Promotion, etc.

ReGACY Innovation Group Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koichi Naruse; hereinafter 'ReGACY'), as the operating entity for the Chiyoda Ward open innovation support program 'Chiyoda Co-Creation Challenge (hereinafter 'Chiyoda CCC'),' has begun recruiting partner companies to solve the challenges of four SMEs in the ward.

Currently, the program is seeking companies with expertise in PR, marketing, and DX promotion to address challenges such as 'attracting foreign tourists and sales promotion,' 'strengthening EC sales,' 'streamlining business workflows,' and 'building a sales structure for new products.'

What is the Chiyoda CCC, which supports new initiatives of SMEs in Chiyoda Ward?

The Chiyoda CCC is an open innovation program launched by Chiyoda Ward in fiscal year 2025, aiming to create new value for SMEs in the ward through collaboration with companies inside and outside the ward. It supports problem-solving and business promotion through collaboration for challenges that are difficult for SMEs to solve on their own, such as expanding sales channels and improving operational efficiency.

For selected SMEs, the program provides consistent support from issue identification, matching with external partners, project promotion, to result dissemination, thereby linking to corporate growth and industrial promotion in Chiyoda Ward.

About the Selected Companies for This Fiscal Year

After a rigorous screening process, the following four companies were selected for this fiscal year. The program will recruit partner companies with optimal solutions for each company's challenges and provide follow-up support for co-creation projects after matching.

1. Toshimaya Honten Co., Ltd.

URL: https://www.toshimaya.co.jp/

Theme: Attracting foreign tourists and sales promotion

Desired solution image from partners:

Providing experiential promotions to attract foreign tourists and boost sales at the physical store 'Toshimaya Saketen.'

2. Tochigiya Co., Ltd.

URL: https://tochigiya.jp/ Brand site: https://s2m.design/

Theme: Strengthening sales of the original brand 'S2M'

Desired solution image from partners:

Establishing a system to create a mechanism for selling products (content creation, dissemination, PR, awareness expansion) through EC sites, etc., to strengthen the sales structure.

3. Nissho Sangyo Co., Ltd.

URL: https://nisshosangyo.com/

Theme: Streamlining business workflows in wholesale

Desired solution image from partners:

Support for streamlining and improving the accuracy of complex business workflows from order receipt to delivery date response, with a view to reviewing company-wide workflows in the future.

4. Bunka Color Printing Co., Ltd.

URL: https://www.bunkacolor.co.jp/

Theme: Establishing a structure for generating sales from new products

Desired solution image from partners:

Support for creating LP (landing pages) that capture the needs of the target audience and effective marketing for the launch of a new B2C product (a self-history album).

About the Recruitment of Partner Companies

Currently, the program is accepting applications from partner companies to work on solving the challenges of each SME until noon on Monday, July 6, 2026. This program allows companies to propose and implement their own services and conduct quick verification while addressing real business challenges, leading to the creation of new business opportunities.

We look forward to applications from companies with expertise and know-how to help solve the challenges of SMEs in the ward. Interested companies are welcome to apply for a preliminary consultation.

Schedule*

Preliminary consultation: Monday, June 8 – Friday, July 3

Application deadline: Monday, July 6, 12:00 PM

Primary screening: Early July (document screening)

Secondary screening: Mid-July (interview screening with SMEs in the ward)

Selection notification: Early August

*The schedule is current and subject to change.

Main Benefits of Participation

Opportunities to propose and implement solutions for real business challenges

Potential for new customer acquisition and business development

Follow-up support from a dedicated mentor

[Program Details & Application Here]
https://co-creation.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/

[Apply for Preliminary Consultation Here]

https://timerex.net/s/k.shoda_9905_3e84/bd42bee3

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About ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.

Since its establishment in February 2022, the company has been developing and deploying services specialized in venture creation and commercialization through open innovation for major corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. By integrating management consulting and venture capital methods, it enables comprehensive co-creation support from exploration to commercialization and monetization, providing comprehensive innovation services to legacy organizations.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.
Representative: Koichi Naruse, Representative Director
Established: February 2, 2022
Location: 10th Floor, CIRCLES Kanda Jimbocho II, 1-24-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://regacy-innovation.com/

■ Business Overview

Innovation strategy formulation and execution management, innovation organization and systems, CVC establishment, new business incubation, open innovation, venture investment and M&A, product development and lab business, private equity business