[Hirogin Area Design Co., Ltd.] Regarding the start of recruitment for “The Meet Hiroshima Open Accelerator Gov-Tech-Challenge” *Hirogin Area Design Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 19, 2024
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Regarding the start of recruitment for “The Meet Hiroshima Open Accelerator Gov-Tech-Challenge”
*Solve local issues by matching startups, etc. with 14 cities and towns in Hiroshima Prefecture! *
Hirogin Area Design Co., Ltd. (Representative Director Noriko Matsuchi) was commissioned by Hiroshima Prefecture to work with Creww Co., Ltd. (Representative Director Ten Ijichi) to develop the We will hold “Meet Hiroshima Open Accelerator Gov-Tech-Challenge”.
– *Purpose of the event*
“The Meet Hiroshima Open Accelerator
The Gov-Tech-Challenge (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”) aims to match cities and towns in Hiroshima Prefecture with startup companies with innovative technologies to improve various aspects of residents’ lives, including administrative services. We will promote the introduction of digital technology in various scenes and aim to realize DX, as well as attracting companies and human resources by encouraging startup companies to expand into regional areas and establishing regional bases.
– *Event Overview*
Project name The Meet Hiroshima Open Accelerator Gov-Tech-Challenge Recruitment period: August 19, 2024 (Monday) – September 8, 2024 (Sunday) Participating municipalities: Hiroshima City, Takehara City, Mihara City, Onomichi City, Fukuyama City, Miyoshi City, Shobara City, Higashihiroshima City, Etajima City, Fuchu Town, Kaita Town, Akiota Town, Kitahiroshima Town, Sera Town (14 cities in total) )
*What each municipality wants to achieve through this program is as described below.
Eligible entries: Start-up companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and other organizations from all over the country (excluding large companies, etc.)
Sponsored by Hiroshima Prefecture
Contractor Hirogin Area Design Co., Ltd. (Cooperating company: Creww Co., Ltd.) Recruitment page URL:
https://growth.creww.me/d8c46b9c-3f41-11ef-9e97-7b2278f14bd5.html Release: August 19th (Monday) 10am
*Hiroshima Prefecture plans to provide support funds to startup companies selected by participating municipalities.
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– *Schedule of this program*
*Matching planning phase*
August 19, 2024 Recruitment page released (Start-up companies, etc. entries start)
September 8, 2024 Entry deadline
September-October 2024 Proposal review 1. First selection
Brush up
October 2024 Proposal review 2. Second selection
November 2024 Proposal review 3. Presentation/Final selection
*Implementation phase*
December 2024 ~ Demonstration experiment
March 2025 Results presentation
– *What participating municipalities want to achieve*
The following is what the participating municipalities want to achieve. Participating municipalities What we want to achieve
Hiroshima City – We want to make Saigoku Kaido more lively!
・I want to introduce the latest fire extinguishing experience equipment! Takehara City – I want to increase the time I spend sightseeing in the city! ・We want to support women’s diverse work styles!
Mihara City – We want to take on the challenge of “creating a relevant population and promoting industry”!
・I want to take on the challenge of solving issues related to “town safety and security”!
・I want to take on the challenge of solving problems in “regional development”! ・I want to take on the challenge of solving problems in
“administrative services”!
Onomichi City ・Create a system to deliver the services you want to the people who want them
~We want to enhance the city’s information dissemination through the power of digital! ~
Fukuyama City – Transforming the exchange center into a futuristic community hub: Expanding learning and bonds through DX
Miyoshi City – Want to streamline operations during disasters! ・I want to prevent dangerous vacant houses!
・We want to create bustle by utilizing tourism resources!
・I want to utilize the cultural property “old folk house” and pass it on to the next generation
Shobara City – I want to automate tourism inquiries!
・I want to develop a tourism app that can suggest the best route for each tourist!
Higashihiroshima City – I want to consider the importance of roads in the city! ・We aim to become a “city of innovation that contributes to the world.” ・I want to digitize the point business for elderly people that is operated on paper.
・We want to digitally support the operation of “places to attend,” which are resident-led nursing care prevention activities.
Etajima City – We want to increase the appeal of the nursing care profession and increase the number of human resources involved in nursing care!
・We want to create a transportation network that allows seniors to arrange and move around themselves!
・I want to solve the problem later!
・We want to spread the Etajima brand nationwide!
Fuchu Town ・I want to improve the efficiency of firefighter daily report and attendance management
・I want to improve the efficiency of door-to-door garbage collection. ・I want to create liveliness by utilizing Suizukyo Forest Park ・We want to effectively communicate our attractions using tourism resources and PR materials.
Kaita Town – We want to create vitality in the area by utilizing the town’s history and culture!
Akiota Town – We want to stop population decline by creating a town that is easy to live in!
・We want to make the new public transportation system “Mori Car” a sustainable means of transportation.
・I want to revive the clear stream of Ota River!
・I want to use public relations tools strategically and effectively! Kitahiroshima Town – Make everyone’s life digitally convenient and fun! ・We want to create opportunities for tourists to visit and increase engagement! ・Streamline office work and direct resources to what is needed! Sera Town ・We want to support “DX in private companies”!
・We want to make tourism even more appealing!
・I want to establish a means to improve the health of the townspeople! ・I want to further accelerate DX within the government!