The Co-Creation x Innovation Program “QUEST” 2026 received an exceptionally large number of applications from both Japan and abroad. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who applied, as well as to all those who showed interest in this program.
QUEST aims to generate innovative co-creation initiatives that contribute to addressing challenges in developing countries and Japan by fostering partnerships among diverse actors, including private companies, academia, civil society, and public institutions. In response to a wide range of social issues, many ambitious proposals were submitted for co-creation projects in which diverse stakeholders brought together their respective strengths.
Following the screening process, the selected projects have been finalized.
■ Selected Projects for QUEST 2026
As of July 2026 / In no particular order / Titles of the selected projects will be announced sequentially
| Selected Organization | JICA Co-Creation Theme | Planned PoC Implementation Country |
| Three Trees/ DeepForest Technologies Co., Ltd. | Others | Rwanda |
| SAKA NO TOCHU Co., Ltd./Madagascar Coffee Company | Demonstrating a Community-Driven Model for Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Upgrading Local Value Chains | Madagascar |
| Hamposaki inc. | Toward solving common issues in domestic and international water supply | One country in Southeast Asia to be selected |
| Gifu University/ Generous inc. | Utilizing AI and Smart Solutions for NCDs Surveillance and Risk Identification in Laos | Lao PDR |
| Specified Nonprofit Corporation e-Education /COCOBAL Co.,Ltd, | Learning Design Lab for Foundational Math & Science | Bangladesh |
| Kyushu University | Improving Access to Continuum of Maternal and Child Care Services in Pakistan through Digital Transformation | Pakistan |
| International Development Center of Japan Incorporated/Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Education Development Program | Measuring the Social Impact of Sport and Development | Peru |
| Kenndo Management Co., Ltd/PT. Kenndo Fisheries Indonesia (KFI) | Sustainable Use of Fishery Resources towards the promotion of Blue-Economy | Papua New Guinea |
| ACSIRYO Co., Ltd. | Improving access to continuous care services for patients at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in El Salvador through digital transformation (DX) | El Salvador |
| Finapp S.p.A/ National Research & Innovation Agency (BRIN), the Republic of Indonesia | Others | Indonesia |
| Sanjo City University/en Vision | Digital Solutions for Asia’s Forgotten Refugee Crisis | Bangladesh |
| SORA Technology Co.,Ltd. | Leveraging technologies and Expertise to reduce environmental impacts associated with mine development | Zambia |
| Pinytee llc./SAWAMURA CO., LTD./St.Luke’s International University, Graduate School of Public Health | Promoting Women’s Health in Pakistan through Japan–Pakistan Gender-Smart Business Co-creation | Pakistan |
| Alvirea | Development of a model for new industry creation in Bhutan leveraging digital health platform | Bhutan |
| SpaceData Inc. | Advancing Sustainable Smart Cities in Developing Countries
Through Satellite Data Utilization |
Sri Lanka |
■Upcoming Schedule
- PoC (Proof of Concept):August to December 2026
- Final Presentation and Demo Day:Around January 2027
The Demo Day is planned to be held as a public event in January 2027, and attendance would be greatly appreciated.
■Community Information
We operate the JICA QUEST Community, a Slack-based community designed to foster dialogue and co-creation aimed at addressing social challenges in developing countries and beyond. Going forward, we will continue to provide opportunities for networking among participants, organize various events, and share relevant content.
If you have not yet joined, we warmly encourage you to take this opportunity to participate.
Registration: 【JICA】共創×革新コミュニティ 登録フォーム / Co-creation & Innovation Community Registration Form
■ Contact
QUEST Secretariat
Email: quest-info@tohmatsu.co.jp
Hours: 9:30–18:30, weekdays only
Available in Japanese and English