Individuals’ “What I want to do” is realized through co-creation with companies in Kobe by Felissimo and others.

　On March 25, the final presentation of “Startline KOBE 2024,” an event to match individuals’ ideas of what they “like” and “want to do” with Kobe companies, will be held in Kobe City.

ANCHOR KOBE, the venue of the event

　The event will be hosted by Felissimo (7 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City), which was established in 2016 to support the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and W (6 Suidosuji, Nada-ku, Kobe City), which is jointly entrusted by Kobe City with a field-specific incubation project, using the new Startline project for businesses in six prefectures in Tohoku. (6 Suidosuji, Nada-ku, Nada-ku), which is jointly commissioned by Kobe City to provide field-specific incubation services.

　Unlike general business matching events that focus on the business potential of ideas, this event is characterized by matching individuals’ “what I like” and “what I want to do” with companies that support them. The organizers will accompany and support the business and social aspects of the ideas. For this reason, there are no specific qualifications for applicants, and a wide range of ideas are being solicited from students and others, as well as working people.

　Participating companies as of February 8 include Kinki Taxi, Kobe Hankyu, Sun TV, SHARE, and TOA (in alphabetical order). The final presentation event will include a panel discussion on the theme of “The Future of a Town Connected by Love.

　We would like to make this an event with a world view, where we don’t point out the lack of ideas, but rather compensate for each other’s lacks,” said Kouji Yoshikawa, representative of Arvent, who also serves as the secretariat.

　Entries are currently being accepted. The deadline for entries is 18:00 on February 23.