The Fukuoka Business Innovation Association (Representative Director: Mitsuo Koga, Location: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka) will pre-open "F-base (F-base)", an AI/SaaS experience hub for regional companies, in Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City on June 30, 2026 (Tue). F-base is an experience hub where companies facing challenges such as labor shortages, operational silos, and management tasks centered around paper and Excel can see, touch, and try AI/SaaS to find an entry point for business improvement that suits their needs. It provides a place for regional companies who feel "I don't know what to use AI for" or "I want to consider adoption, but I want to try it first" to experience multiple AI/SaaS solutions and consider them in relation to their specific business challenges. General visits and experiences are free of charge and require advance reservation. On July 3, 2026 (Fri), a "F-base Opening Commemorative Media Tour and AI/SaaS Experience Briefing" will be held for members of the press. F-base aims to be a place where companies can understand AI/SaaS not as difficult specialized technology, but as an option for reviewing their own operations and consider their next steps. AI/SaaS Experience Hub "F-base" to Pre-Open in Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 01. The Wall of "I Don't Know Where to Start" Before Utilizing AI While interest in AI and SaaS is growing, the following challenges exist in the field for regional companies: - Insufficient staff, leading to being overwhelmed by daily tasks - Operations are dependent on individual担当者 (person in charge), leading to silos - Time-consuming management tasks centered around paper and Excel - Interest in AI and SaaS, but uncertainty about which of their own operations can be used for - Anxiety that consulting will lead to recommendations for specific service adoptions What F-base Aims to Achieve F-base is not a place for unilaterally introducing or selling AI/SaaS. It will be operated as a place for companies to experience multiple options an