We are pleased to announce that the Demo Day for the JICA Co-Creation & Innovation Program “QUEST,” organized by JICA and operated by Deloitte Group, will be held at Tokyo Innovation Base (Marunouchi, Tokyo) as well as online. At this event, nine diverse co-creation projects and the results of proof-of-concept initiatives will be presented by organizations from Japan and abroad, showcasing innovative approaches to addressing social issues. We invite you to discover a range of innovative initiatives aimed at addressing pressing social challenges.
Furthermore, the most recent information about the 2026 “QUEST” program will be presented. We warmly welcome the participation of all those interested in innovation and co-creation.
■ Event Details
Date: Monday, January 19, 16:00–19:30 (JST)
Format: Hybrid (Onsite and Online, with simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation)
Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
■ Program (Tentative)
16:00–16:05 Opening Remarks
16:05–16:15 Overview of the QUEST Program
16:15–18:15 Presentations by QUEST Awardees (with intermission)
18:15–18:25 Closing Remarks
18:25–19:30 Networking Session
■ Registration：Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 12:00 (JST)
Audience Registration Form JICA Co-Creation & Innovation Program “QUEST” Demoday
■ Participating Organizations (in no particular order):
| Name of Organization | Country | Business Overview |
| Agrabah Ventures Inc.・Naga College Foundation, Inc. | Philippines, Malaysia, etc. | Community-driven seaweed farming generates carbon credits and supports global climate mitigation. |
| FiberCraze Corporation・Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC) | Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. | Development of high-performance fiber products specifically for the prevention of mosquito-borne infectious diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. |
| Certified non-profit organization to support children’s development, Hattatsu Wanpaku Kai・Fvital Inc. | Vietnam | Development of human resources utilizing expertise in developmental support and AI-based video analysis technology. |
| SHEAPURE LTD・Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University・Across Tohoku Co., LTD. | Nigeria | Introduction of supercritical fluid technology (SFT) to traditional shea butter production. |
| Generous inc.・MITAS Medical Inc. | Bangladesh | Establishment of a remote cardiac rehabilitation and disease prevention system using IT systems for ECG and pulse measurement and data management. |
| SetsuroTech Inc.・Sumitomo Corporation | Mongolia | Development of a high-value-added cashmere-producing goat through the breeding improvement of Mongolian cashmere goats. |
| SAKA NO TOCHU Co., Ltd.・BIOME Inc. | Ecuador | Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Enhancement Project in the Galápagos Islands through Coffee Agroforestry and Scientific Ecosystem Monitoring |
| Kyushu University・Guan Inc. | Thailand | Solving global food issues using new seed modification technology based on epigenomics. |
| National Insitute of Technology,Kagawa College・Mongol Kosen College of Technology | Mongolia | Japan-Mongolia Space Education Project: International Joint Education with CubeSat Materials and Stratospheric Balloon Experiments |
For inquiries, please contact us at:
■ QUEST Secretariat
Email: quest-info@tohmatsu.co.jp
Business hours: 9:30–18:30 (weekdays only)
Support available in both Japanese and English.