Applications Open for the 2nd Term of the Entrepreneurship Idea Discovery Program 'marunouchi DREAM CANVAS'

Tsucrea Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hideki Suzuki; hereinafter 'Tsucrea'), which operates 'Startup Hub Tokyo Marunouchi' under contract from the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, has begun accepting applications for the 2nd term of 'marunouchi DREAM CANVAS'. This entrepreneurship idea discovery program is designed for those who have started preparing for entrepreneurship or have an interest in starting a business. The application deadline is Sunday, June 14, 2026. The program will consist of 6 sessions spanning approximately three months, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026.

■ What is the Entrepreneurship Idea Discovery Program 'marunouchi DREAM CANVAS'?

This program is aimed at individuals interested in starting a business, including those who say, 'I haven't been able to materialize or articulate my business idea yet,' or 'I don't have a business idea yet, but I want to seriously learn how to find one and shape it through this program.'

Centered around three concierges* from Startup Hub Tokyo Marunouchi, this 6-session, 3-month program supports participants from the discovery of entrepreneurial ideas to their materialization. Through a practical program combining lectures, individual work, and group discussions, participants will organize their thoughts and take step-by-step actions toward starting a business. Another key feature is the community environment where like-minded participants can interact, learn, and be inspired by one another.

Please also join the pre-program briefing session to be held on Sunday, June 7!

*What is a Concierge?
A consultant at Startup Hub Tokyo Marunouchi who handles over 4,600 entrepreneurship consultations annually. All concierges have entrepreneurial experience and are currently active as business executives. They are professionals well-versed in various fields, including the IT and WEB industries.

■ Background of the 2nd Term

During the first term of 'marunouchi DREAM CANVAS' held last year, we supported the creation and materialization of ideas through a practical program. After completing the course, participants reported outcomes such as, 'Connections were made among participants,' and 'My understanding of what I want to do deepened, and the outline of my abstract ideas became clearer,' showing a reduction in vague anxieties about entrepreneurship and a shift toward concrete actions.

Building on the results and achievements of the first term, the second term will strengthen practical support by increasing opportunities for individual feedback from instructors for each participant's idea. We will empower participants to materialize their ideas on their own and connect them to their next actions.

■ Target Audience
- Individuals with a passionate desire to start a business.
- Individuals aiming to establish a corporation or expand their business in the future.
- Individuals who have a problem they want to solve or something they want to do but haven't materialized or articulated their business idea.
- Individuals who don't have an idea yet but want to seriously learn how to find and shape one through the program.

■ Event Overview
- Dates (6 sessions total): July 4 (Sat), 11 (Sat), 18 (Sat), 25 (Sat), August 1 (Sat), September 5 (Sat), 2026
- Time: 13:30 - 16:30
- Format: In-person
- Venue: Event Space, Startup Hub Tokyo Marunouchi
- Access: 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit / 5-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station International Forum Exit / Directly connected to Exit 3 of Nijubashimae Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line
- Fee: Free
- Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 23:59
*Please be sure to check the course requirements and notes on the application page.
*If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected through a screening process.
*First-time users must register as members (free of charge).

■ Main Instructor (Attending all sessions)
Yusuke Kanamaru (Concierge, Startup Hub Tokyo Marunouchi / CEO, Business Entertainment LLC)

■ Sub Instructors
- Ryuji Kuwana (In charge of DAY 2, 4, 5 / CEO, Office Mulberry Co., Ltd.)
- Keiko Maruyama (In charge of DAY 2, 4, 5 / CEO, Woman Net Co., Ltd.)

■ About TOKYO Startup Station
A comprehensive support facility for entrepreneurship and startups, established in collaboration between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center.

■ About Tsucrea
Tsucrea focuses on entrepreneurship support services for professionals creating businesses and creative support services for creators generating value.