zero to one Inc. Joins the Kawaijuku Group

zero to one Inc. (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; CEO: Ryuji Takekawa; hereinafter "zero to one") has entered into a capital and business alliance with KEI ADVANCE INC. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Suzuki; hereinafter "KEI ADVANCE"), a member of the Kawaijuku Group, effective June 30, 2026, and has become part of the Kawaijuku Group.

Moving forward, we aim to create new educational services required in the AI era and expand learning opportunities beyond generations, regions, and organizations by leveraging the synergy between zero to one's educational content development capabilities, particularly in AI and digital fields, and the networks and R&D foundations of KEI ADVANCE and the Kawaijuku Group.

Background and Objectives of Group Integration

With the mission "to foster the ability to live vibrantly with society," zero to one has been developing and providing educational programs centered on AI and digital fields since its establishment in 2016. The company develops high-quality online educational programs in collaboration with industry and academia, such as "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence," "Deep Learning," and "Data Literacy," with advisors and supervisors including AI experts like Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo and Professor Takayuki Okaya of the Graduate School of Tohoku University, as well as education specialists like Professor Toru Iiyoshi of Kyoto University.

KEI ADVANCE, with its mission "to contribute to people's growth through corporate activities," provides a wide range of solutions to universities nationwide concerning student recruitment, public relations, admissions operations, curriculum, career and qualification support, and university management. In April 2025, it established the "KEI University Management Research Institute" to promote research, information dissemination, and problem-solving support for overall university management, including education, research, and social contribution.

Through zero to one's integration into the Kawaijuku Group, we aim to accelerate the further expansion of AI and digital education and the creation of new educational value by combining the expertise and networks of both parties and jointly developing new educational content and services.

Future Initiatives

1. Expansion of AI and Digital Education and Deployment to Multiple Generations

We will develop educational programs utilizing AI and digital technologies tailored to the learning stages and objectives of individuals from junior high and high school students to seniors.

2. Development of New Educational Content Leveraging Industry-Academia Collaboration Know-how

In collaboration with university researchers, experts in various fields, and corporations, we will jointly develop new educational content and programs not only in AI and digital fields but also in areas such as pre-enrollment education, inquiry-based learning, human resource development, and entrepreneur support.

3. Strengthening of Online Examination Business and Development/Deployment of New Examination Methods

By combining zero to one's system and operational know-how for initiatives like the "Sakura Cloud Examination" with the Kawaijuku Group's expertise in test implementation and operation, including the "Zento Mock Examination," we will enhance the functionality, reliability, and operational structure of our online examination platform.

4. Expansion of Regional Human Resource Development and AI/Digital Utilization Support in Collaboration with National and Local Governments

We will expand our initiatives to other regions by combining zero to one's know-how in regional human resource development and AI/digital utilization support, including in Sendai City, with the Kawaijuku Group's network, human resources, experience, and know-how.

5. Creation of New Services and Global Business Utilizing Educational Data and AI

In collaboration with both companies and research institutions such as Tohoku University, we will work on personalized learning optimization, outcome visualization, and the advancement of teaching materials and evaluation methods, while aiming to create new educational businesses with a view to global expansion.

Comments from Representatives

Comment from Ryuji Takekawa, CEO of zero to one Inc.

Since its establishment in 2016, zero to one has pursued new ways of learning, focusing on AI and digital fields, under the mission "to foster the ability to live vibrantly with society." I am extremely pleased and encouraged to be able to join the Kawaijuku Group, one of Japan's leading educational groups, through a strong partnership with KEI ADVANCE.

The rapid advancement of AI has brought society, industry, and education to a major turning point. By combining the trust in education that the Kawaijuku Group has built over 90 years, its connections with learners of all generations, and its networks with schools, universities, and companies, with the strengths of zero to one in AI/digital education, industry-academia-government collaboration, and online education, we will deliver new learning possibilities to more people and accelerate the realization of our mission from Sendai and Tohoku to the world.

Comment from Kenji Suzuki, President of KEI ADVANCE INC.

I am delighted that zero to one's addition to the Kawaijuku Group will allow us to fuse our network with higher education institutions and our expertise in management and operational support, along with the educational foundation of each company in the Kawaijuku Group, with zero to one's advanced capabilities. Through the collaboration of our two companies, we will expand support and services for higher education institutions and provide new learning opportunities for all generations to forge their future.

【About KEI ADVANCE INC.】

Headquarters: Hulic Kojimachi Building, 3-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Establishment Date: July 19, 2000

Representative: Kenji Suzuki, President

Business Activities: Agency for application reception, provision of educational information, advertising and advertising agency services, sales and sales agency of products, marketing, school business, and related planning and consulting, etc.

Corporate Website: https://www.keiadvanced.jp/

【About zero to one Inc.】

Headquarters: 2-9-1 Oroshi-machi, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Establishment Date: January 8, 2016

Representative: Ryuji Takekawa, CEO

Business Activities: Educational training for students, working adults, and executives; online educational services; development of educational materials in AI and digital fields; qualification acquisition support; online examinations; planning and operation of government projects, etc.

Corporate Website: https://zero2one.jp/