plan-A Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City; Representative Director: Takeshi Aizawa; hereinafter "plan-A") announces the opening of participant recruitment for the "Action Plan Design 5Days Program," part of ACT! (Act), an entrepreneurship talent development school hosted by Kanagawa Prefecture. plan-A is responsible for the operation of ACT!. This program is implemented as a collaborative initiative between Kanagawa Prefecture and Yokohama City. Over five full days, participants will learn essential elements for launching a venture and create an "action plan" to realize their entrepreneurial goals. Participants in ACT! can utilize YOXO BOX, Yokohama City's next-generation entrepreneurship development hub, throughout the program period. They will also gain access to entrepreneurial support programs offered by both the prefecture and the city, placing them in an environment that actively supports the realization of their startup ideas. Applications will be accepted from 14:00 on June 29 (Mon) to 17:00 on August 31 (Mon). The program has a capacity of 30 participants. For program details and application procedures, please visit the official website below: https://plan-a-02.co.jp/act/ ■ Background and Objectives "I want to solve societal challenges through entrepreneurship," or "I want to turn my idea into a business that benefits others"—many people share such aspirations, yet often hesitate, unsure of the concrete steps needed to move forward. ACT! is a venture support initiative launched by Kanagawa Prefecture specifically for individuals who have entrepreneurial ideas but have not yet taken the first step. The project emphasizes helping each participant articulate their business concept and concretize the "actions" necessary for realization. Kanagawa Prefecture is advancing the "HATSU-SHIN KANAGAWA" model, which provides stage-specific support for venture companies from pre- to post-entrepreneurship. ACT! serves as the entry point of this model, broadening the b