SIGNATE Releases 2025 Results for METI's "Manabi DX Quest" Program — Over 1,300 Participants, 92% Satisfaction, Demonstrating Effectiveness in DX Talent Development

SIGNATE Inc., an AI consulting firm supporting AI strategy, execution, and talent development, reported the 2025 (Reiwa 7) fiscal year results for the "Regional Digital Talent Development and Retention Promotion Project (Practical Case Study Education Program Demonstration Project based on Corporate Data)" implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In 2025, 1,302 individuals participated, confirming substantial outcomes as an effective DX talent development measure for regional and industrial sectors. The project's adoption for the 2026 (Reiwa 8) fiscal year has also been decided. Key achievements for 2025 include a 92% participant satisfaction rate, with 84% highly valuing the practical learning experience through five case study themes using real corporate data. Approximately 90% of participants found the weekly study sessions and Slack follow-ups by community masters beneficial. Skill assessments showed a 36% improvement in "data utilization" scores and over 10% improvement in other DX promotion-related areas compared to pre-program levels. For 2026, the program will continue, focusing on enhancing practical skills for applying cutting-edge digital technologies, including generative AI, to real-world business. Recruitment is scheduled to begin around May 2026, and the program is expected to start in early September 2026. SIGNATE aims to contribute to regional DX promotion by fostering digital talent through practical education programs. SIGNATE Inc. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hidetoshi Saito) is an AI consulting firm with over 100,000 AI talent community members, proprietary generative AI business utilization diagnostic agents, AI talent development platforms, and AI competition platforms, with extensive public project experience.