Kobe City: AI Startup Creation Project “SET SAIL!” Selected Companies!

Press Release (August 1, 2025)

New Industry Creation Division, Economy and Tourism Bureau

The City of Kobe has been working to build a startup ecosystem with the aim of achieving sustainable growth of the Kobe economy. We are pleased to announce that we have selected 8 projects out of 57 applications for “SET SAIL!”, a startup creation project in the field of AI, which is expected to grow in the global market. This project will provide integrated support up to the development of prototypes for AI implementation services, and promote the launch of businesses through the creation of new value.

List of selected projects

1. Development of a drug discovery seeds evaluation platform
2. Development of an inter-company co-creation matching platform
3. Development of a reading and reporting check system for the medical field
4. Development of an on-site guidance platform for dental clinics
5. Development of a creative application for children to create coloring pictures
6. Development of AI reviewer to support design and development in the manufacturing industry
7. Development of virtual live streaming platform
8. Development of a community application for families raising children

Future Plans

• August-October: Brush up business plan
• November-February: Accompanying support for prototype development
• March (tentative): Presentation of results at a demo day

For inquiries, please contact

AI Startup Creation Program “SET SAIL!” Secretariat
MAIL: info@adlibworks.com